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NewsIn focus: Waterstone’s
Can new managing director James Daunt protect the bookseller from the digital onslaught?
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NewsBrand expertise key for new Mothercare chief
Maternity specialist likely to go beyond traditional retail skillset as it seeks Gordon’s successor.
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NewsMatalan hires dedicated head to drive web sales
Value retailer Matalan has hired its first dedicated head of online and has appointed a former Sainsbury’s executive as part of plans to drive web sales and focus on its value offering.
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NewsFormer Habitat creative director joins John Lewis
John Lewis has hired former Habitat creative director Theo Williams as its design manager for home, as the department store group looks to widen its appeal in the category.
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NewsRising costs and promos take blame for dip in Clarks’ profits
Footwear retailer Clarks has blamed a poor performance in the UK for a steep fall in group profits in the first half to July 31.
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NewsShoppers’ budgets reach ‘tipping point’
Consumers feeling squeeze but it is not all about price, IGD hears.
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NewsMothercare suffers but retail improves
While retailers rose over the week, Mothercare’s shares went in the opposite direction as desperate trading in the UK claimed the scalp of chief executive Ben Gordon on Tuesday.
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AnalysisLovehoney ‘Live a sexier life’
Sex toy etailer Lovehoney stirred up predictable amounts of outrage in the the Daily Mail last week after its first TV ad aired on daytime TV.
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AnalysisRoger McLaughlan
Previously a key man at Asda, can the new UK managing director of Toys R Us use his retailing nous to keep the increasing threat of supermarkets and online at bay, asks Tiffany Holland.
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AnalysisMothercare in crisis: What do retailers need to know?
After a profits warning and the departure of chief executive Ben Gordon, where does the retailer go from here?
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AnalysisSupermarket price wars: Battle of the baskets
Sainsbury’s Brand Match is the latest in what has been a barrage of price promotions to entice hard-pressed shoppers. Are the grocers marshalling their forces for a price war? George MacDonald reports.
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OpinionOwn-brand is the future
Taking control of product with private-label ranges makes all the difference, says Ian Cheshire.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Enrolling employees into pension schemes - how can I prepare?
I understand that all UK legal employers will soon have a legal obligation to enrol employees into a pension scheme. How can I prepare?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Is there any value in entering into corporate trade agreements?
I assumed that entering into corporate trade agreements was a last resort for struggling businesses, but is there value in it for retailers and if so, what are the key considerations?
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OpinionThere is still a future for Mothercare in the UK
Brutal business, retail. For his first eight years at Mothercare, Ben Gordon could do no wrong.
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OpinionTax system should be based on ability to pay
It’s Sunday morning, October 2. I’m watching David Cameron on The Andrew Marr Show, reeling off an extensive list of business issues the Government is apparently dealing with.
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OpinionComment: Ted Baker is no ordinary retailer
“Better product, better design. It’s that simple.” That was the explanation given by Ted Baker chief executive Ray Kelvin to analysts last week as he unveiled a 12.7% increase in first-half profits.
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NewsAlexon rebranded as Irisa Group
Beleaguered mainstream womenswear group Alexon has been rebranded as the Irisa Group and will focus on revamping its operating systems and ecommerce following its rescue from administration last month.
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NewsTed’s financials in keeping with the fashion
Ted Baker maintains its idiosyncratic style even when it comes to its results.