All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 53
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NewsDreams' owner lays out restructuring proposal
The owner of Dreams is attempting to take control of the bed specialist from its lenders as part of a planned restructure involving more investment and, potentially, store closures.
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NewsBrightHouse bolsters team for online push
Rent-to-own electricals and furniture retailer BrightHouse has appointed a new marketing boss and is on the hunt for its first head of ecommerce as it ramps up its online offer.
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NewsWestfield Stratford signs more retailers ahead of Olympics
Westfield Stratford City has signed up new retailers in the run up to the Olympics.
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NewsJasper Conran appointed chairman of Conran Shop
Jasper Conran, designer and son of Sir Terence, has been appointed chairman of The Conran Shop.
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NewsMeadowhall launches CollectPlus parcel service
Sheffield’s Meadowhall Shopping Centre has launched a new parcel collection service through a tie up with CollectPlus.
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NewsBrightHouse EBITDA jumps 12.8%
Rent-to-own electricals and furniture retailer BrightHouse revealed a 12.8% jump in underlying EBITDA to £44.8m.
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Analysis10 things you didn't know about Cath Kidston
Retail Week revealed this morning that former Mothercare finance director Neil Harrington is to join fast-growing private equity-backed retailer Cath Kidston. Here’s 10 things you might not know about the quirky homewares and fashion business.
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AnalysisIn the news: Poundland's new chairman Darren Shapland profiled
Former Carpetright boss Darren Shapland has been appointed as Poundland chairman today. Retail Week profiled Shapland in 2012 when he was hired by Carpetright.
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OpinionChristmas in July with Heston Blumenthal
It’s that time of the year again – Christmas in July, when retailers show off their festive wares in the summer, whetting our appetites five months in advance.
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NewsDunelm like-for-likes soar as wet weather boosts sales
Dunelm like-for-likes surged 10.4% in the 13 weeks to June 30 as wet weather boosted footfall in Dunelm’s stores.
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NewsTopps Tiles like-for-likes up 2.1%
Topps Tiles like-for-likes rose 2.1% in the 13 weeks to June 30, against a 1.9% fall in the same quarter last year.
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Kingfisher launches international graduate programme
DIY giant Kingfisher has launched an international graduate programme “designed to fast-track young talent into commercial roles across the organisation”.
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NewsJulian Graves collapses into administration
Health food specialist Julian Graves has hit the buffers and Deloitte has been appointed administrator.
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NewsKingfisher appoints Vodafone's Karen Witts as group finance director
Kingfisher has appointed Vodafone’s Karen Witts as group finance director.
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NewsData: UK retail regions ranked by spend
London’s West End has been ranked the top centre in the UK to expand into based on potential annual spend from residents, tourists and workers in 2012.
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NewsMFI’s Favell drafted in at Bathstore
Former MFI chief executive Gary Favell has been hired as the new boss of Bathstore after the big-ticket retailer was bought by investment firm Endless last month.
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NewsB&Q reshuffles board to achieve more customer-focused business
DIY giant B&Q has strengthened its board with two new appointments including the permanent hire of former M&M Direct boss Steve Robinson, who joined the business on an interim basis this year.
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InterviewQ&A: Carpetright's new boss Darren Shapland
Darren Shapland, former Sainsbury’s and Carpetright finance director, six weeks ago became the first chief executive to run Carpetright since founder Lord Harris stepped back from the day-to-day running of the business.
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NewsCarpetright profits slump as low consumer confidence hits trade
Carpetright’s UK underlying operating profit slumped from £17.8m to £2.8m last year as weak consumer confidence undermined performance.
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NewsBoots backs Portas Pilots
Boots is backing Mary Portas in her quest to turn around Britain’s ailing high streets.