More on Me + Em – Page 2409
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NewsNew Look's valuation halved by private equity owner
The valuation of fast fashion group New Look has been halved by private equity backers.
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NewsJohn Lewis to open website to Europe
John Lewis is to open up its website for international orders to 25 European countries, enabling it to gather data on which cities could support physical department stores.
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NewsRetailers fight back against JJB's CVA plan
JJB Sports is facing a backlash from retailers over its plans to undergo a second company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
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NewsJaeger appoints advisers ahead of potential sale
Jaeger has reportedly appointed advisers to consider options for the business, which could include a sale.
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NewsBargain Booze owner mulls sale
Discount off licence chain Bargain Booze’s private equity owner is understood to be considering a sale of the business.
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NewsWaitrose to open first Channel Islands shop this week
Waitrose will this week to open the first of five shops in the Channel Islands, its first company-owned shop outside the UK.
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AnalysisRetail’s age concerns
Should retailers be worried now the retirement age has been officially scrapped, asks Joanne Ellul
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OpinionThe deals going down in retail
Looking back, 2010 turned out to be a pretty active year for retail M&A, with 14 UK deals worth more than £50m, of which seven were over £250m.
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AnalysisSecurity technology: A full arsenal of deterrents
Protecting profit through improving security has never been more important. So how can retailers make the most of their security budgets.
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NewsJJB Sports confirms plans for second CVA
Sports retailer JJB Sports has confirmed it is to attempt a second Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) within two years in order to ensure the survival of the business.
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NewsSteven Esom appointed to BRC role
Former Waitrose and Marks & Spencer director Steven Esom is to become chairman of the BRC’s commercial arm, BRC Trading.
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NewsFindel unveils £80.5m fundraising
Home shopping group Findel has unveiled an £80.5m fundraising as it restructures its balance sheet and bids to improve performance.
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NewsJohn Lewis pension trust sells Ocado stake
The John Lewis Partnership Pensions Trust has sold its remaining stake in online grocer Ocado.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports 'pleasing' start to new financial year
Sales at department store chain John Lewis rose last week as its new financial year kicked off.
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OpinionBest Buy thinks outside the box
It is less than a year since US electricals giant Best Buy planted its flag in this country in partnership with Carphone Warehouse with its first big-box store in Thurrock.
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NewsJJB set for showdown with landlords over second CVA
Angry property owners threaten not to support another CVA now the market has picked up
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NewsIn Focus: Hamleys versus The Entertainer
Hamleys is a British retailing enigma. The best-known name in toy retailing, its iconic Regent Street store is an international tourist destination to rival Harrods.
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NewsFrench Connection steams ahead
Fashion group French Connection expects profits for the year just ended to be at least £6.8m, compared with a restated £1m last year.
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NewsSainsbury’s improved offer impresses analysts
City analysts came away from a company visit last week impressed by the improvements Sainsbury’s is making in non-food.