All Mothercare articles – Page 3
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OpinionOpinion: Improving is not winning in retail
The roll call of failed or struggling retailers is growing: Toys R Us, Maplin, Poundworld, Carpetright, Mothercare, House of Fraser.
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NewsMothercare CVA given green light by creditors
Mothercare’s creditors have approved the troubled retailer’s plans to shutter 50 stores and slash rents through a company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
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NewsLandlords prepare to take tougher stance on retail CVAs
Property owners are poised to take a more hard-nosed approach to retail CVAs.
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NewsM&S calls for new retail property model
Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe has added his voice to the chorus of concern over retail’s property cost crisis.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: Mothercare boss back holding the baby
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Mothercare rehiring ousted chief executive Mark Newton-Jones after revealing massive pre-tax losses
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NewsNext slammed by property body for ‘nonsense’ CVA clause
The British Property Federation (BPF) has taken a swipe at Next after the retailer requested the implementation of a so-called ‘CVA clause’.
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GalleryFirst Look: New Mothercare rival ÏD Kids launches in UK
This week marks the UK debut of ÏD Kids and Retail Week had an exclusive first look at the store, next to ailing Mothercare in Southside shopping centre, London.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Can chaotic Mothercare survive?
The maternity specialist has unveiled plans for a CVA, but as it reappoints the chief executive it sacked 36 days ago there are questions about whether a bright future can be delivered.
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NewsMothercare swings to massive loss in full-year
Mothercare swung to a loss last year as sales shrank during a catastrophic period for the retailer.
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NewsMothercare launches CVA and rehires ousted Newton-Jones
Mothercare will swing the axe on more than a third of its stores through a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) and has rehired ousted boss Mark Newton-Jones to spearhead the restructure.
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NewsMothercare to seek fresh investment for rescue plan
Mothercare is set to tap up investors to bolster its restructuring plan with the launch of equity share placing alongside its full-year results this week.
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NewsAgenda: Asda, Mothercare and Burberry update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Mothercare, Gear4Music and Asda on the agenda.
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NewsMothercare chairman steps down with immediate effect
Mothercare chairman Alan Parker has left the post with immediate effect.
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OpinionOpinion: Challenge facing Mothercare's new, new boss
Mothercare, it is understood, is the latest retailer to be considering a CVA and could shut about a third of its 143 shops if it proceeds.
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NewsMothercare mulls CVA as new boss parachuted in
Mothercare is considering joining the likes of New Look and closing stores in an attempt to survive market pressures.
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NewsSainsbury’s bid speculation boosts Mothercare value
Reports that Sainsbury’s considered swooping on Mothercare has boosted the struggling babywear specialist’s share price.
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AnalysisMove of the week: Mothercare’s new chief executive
It’s hard not to feel sympathy for Mark Newton-Jones, who left Mothercare this week to be replaced by former Tesco executive David Wood.
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AnalysisCan Mothercare’s new boss help retail’s problem child?
Mothercare shocked the market today by unceremoniously sacking chief executive Mark Newton-Jones and appointing a former Kmart and Tesco executive in his place.
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NewsMothercare’s Newton-Jones exits as Kmart exec hired
Mothercare boss Mark Newton-Jones has departed the retailer and will be replaced by Kmart executive David Wood.
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NewsMothercare lenders defer covenant testing
Mothercare’s lenders have agreed to defer covenant testing as it scrambles to secure additional sources of financing.