All Mothercare articles – Page 8
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AnalysisReview of the Year: Retail technology and ecommerce trends
In a year of personalisation, mobile payment and drones, we look back at some of the biggest innovations in retail technology in 2015.
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NewsMothercare boss Mark Newton-Jones blasts industry's embrace of Black Friday
Mothercare boss Mark Newton-Jones has blasted the industry’s embrace of Black Friday and says the retailer will only participate “in a light fashion”.
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NewsMothercare half-year pre-tax profits more than double
Mothercare has reported a more than doubling of half-year pre-tax profits as its turnaround plan begins to have impact.
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OpinionLife will get worse for bricks-and-mortar retailers who do not embrace tech
As online-only stores seek to establish a physical presence in retail, the importance of staying on top of the latest technology should not be forgotten.
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DataData: The top 30 declining retailers by store closures in 2015
Londis was the retailer that recorded the biggest drop in store numbers in the year to mid-October, according to the Local Data Company.
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NewsMothercare Ireland exits examinership but plans store closures
Mothercare Ireland has revealed it has successfully exited examinership but plans to close three stores in the country.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Mothercare Ireland and Pep&Co
Retail news round-up on October 29, 2015: Mothercare Ireland exits examinership and Pep&Co eyes 10 Northern Ireland stores.
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NewsMothercare UK like-for-likes rise 6.5% but store closures hit revenue
Mothercare has reported a 7.1% fall in second-quarter sales as closures continue but said trading is in line with full-year expectations.
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AnalysisNext week in retail: Updates from Asos, Home Retail and Mothercare
Retail Week looks ahead to next week, with full-year results from Asos, interim figures from Home Retail and a second quarter update from Mothercare.
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Analysis
At a glance: Chile and Peru in profile as River Island enters South America
River Island has launched in Chile and Peru as it seeks growth opportunities in developing markets. Retail Week takes a look at the countries.
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AnalysisRetailers should look to tie up with influencers for their marketing
Doritos getting in touch with their inner lad is an example of how retailers could effectively tie-up with influencers for their marketing.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Oliver Bonas, living wage, footfall and more
Retail news round-up on September 1, 2015: Oliver Bonas first retailer to pay living wage, bank holiday footfall down and Aldi expansion.
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NewsMothercare first quarter in line with expectations despite momentum slowing
Mothercare’s trading momentum has stalled in the first quarter but the retailer insisted its performance was in line with expectations.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Groceries Code Adjudicator and Mothercare Ireland
Retail news round-up on July 23, 2015: Groceries Code Adjudicator faces teething problems and Mothercare Ireland placed in examinership.
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GalleryStore gallery: Mothercare unveils its latest format in Sprucefield
The maternity specialist has opened a new-look store in Northern Ireland and it shows improvements are under way. John Ryan visits
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AnalysisAnalysis: What can retailers do to survive the currency crisis?
Retailers with an overseas presence are being hit by currency fluctuations, but there are several ways they can mitigate the effects.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Mothercare results, new store Tapi and Amazon's sales
Content editor Nicola Harrison and executive editor George MacDonald discuss the top stories from the past seven days.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Apple, Mothercare and inflation
Retail news round-up on May 27, 2015: Apple creates new chief designer role, Mothercare branches to be refurbished and inflation expectations fall.
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NewsMothercare boss warns it's still "early days" as turnaround takes shape
Mark Newton-Jones has admitted it has been a “hell of a year” and is still “early days” as he bids to turn around the buggy and babywear retailer.
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NewsMothercare halves losses but total sales slip in challenging conditions
Mothercare has halved its statutory loss before tax from £26.3m to £13.1m as it makes “good progress” with its turnaround.