All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 29
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AnalysisAnalysis: Bathstore at a glance, following management buyout
Bathstore has been acquired in a management buy-out led by chief executive Gary Favell. Retail Week takes a glance at the retailer’s vital statistics.
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NewsFrench Sole to open first store outside London in Leeds' Victoria Quarter
Premium footwear retailer French Sole is to open its first store outside of London in the Victoria Quarter in Leeds.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Dreams' turnaround bedding in under new boss Mike Logue
Mike Logue was appointed chief executive of Dreams at a tough time. He took the helm five months after the beds specialist tumbled into administration before being bought by private equity firm Sun European in March last year.
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NewsVictoria's Secret to open 12,000 sq ft store at Brent Cross
US lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret is to open a 12,000 sq ft store at Brent Cross shopping centre.
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NewsLand Securities backs retail innovation hub in Victoria
Land Securities, the UK’s largest commercial property owner, is backing a hub designed to find the next big thing in retail innovation.
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NewsToy market contracts as sales of 'pocket money' products slump
The toy market declined by 1% to £2.9bn last year as sales of lower priced ‘pocket money’ products declined.
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NewsB&Q appoints former Matalan boss Darren Blackhurst as commercial director
DIY giant B&Q has bolstered its top team with the appointment of former Matalan chief executive Darren Blackhurst as commercial director.
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NewsLaura Ashley pays shareholders £7.5m dividend as 'token of appreciation'
Laura Ashley has rewarded investors with a £7.5m bonus dividend to show its “appreciation to the shareholders for their continued support”.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse group like-for-likes climb 3.1% over Christmas
Carphone Warehouse group like-for-likes advanced 3.1% in the quarter to December 28, its sixth consecutive quarter of growth.
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AnalysisIn numbers: ONS retail sales
Retail sales by value jumped 7.2%,excluding petrol, in December driven by small non-food stores. Retail Week takes a closer look at the figures.
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NewsIkea and John Lewis' January Sales surges spark furniture recovery hopes
Home and furniture retailers have reported strong trading in the January Sales period and are optimistic about 2014 following six years of turmoil in big-ticket categories.
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NewsB&Q appoints Amanda Walker to new role of director of brand communications
DIY giant B&Q has appointed Amanda Walker to the new role of director of brand communications, responsible for advertising and digital.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Round-up of retail's Christmas trading updates
Dozens of the biggest retailers have updated the market on their all-important Christmas trading in the last few weeks. Here’s a glance at the headline numbers.
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NewsBeauty etailer Feelunique hires former Clarins executive as new boss
Premium beauty etailer Feelunique has appointed Joël Palix as its new chief executive.
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NewsWhite Stuff multichannel strength drives Christmas sales uplift
Fashion retailer White Stuff experienced a 7.3% Christmas like-for-like sales uplift as its multichannel offer paid off.
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NewsFortnum & Mason toasts strong Christmas as full year profits surge
Premium food department store Fortnum & Mason has toasted a strong Christmas and posted soaring full-year profits.
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NewsShop Direct posts 5% Christmas sales rise driven by "stellar" mobile growth
Etailer Shop Direct has delivered a record Christmas driven by “stellar” mobile growth and Very.co.uk and Isme.com.
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NewsMountain Warehouse posts Christmas sales surge as it benefits from wet weather
Outdoor retailer Mountain Warehouse has posted a 10.7% like-for-like Christmas sales surge in the six weeks to January 5.
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NewsMike Ashley's Sports Direct acquires 4.63% stake in Debenhams
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has acquired a 4.63% in troubled department store group Debenhams.
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GalleryIn pictures: Topps Tiles first small format Boutique store opens
Topps Tiles opened its first small format Boutique store in Walton-on-Thames this morning.