All The Original Factory Shop articles – Page 2
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AnalysisJohn Lewis, Superdry, Lush and Waterstones on trading in retail’s new normal
After three months of shuttered doors due to the coronavirus, English non-essential retail reopened to the public on Monday. Retail Week analyses the lessons to be learnt from the first days of trading.
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OpinionTOFS CEO: A CVA isn’t a quick fix – but it was right for our business
The growth in ecommerce, the much-discussed high rents and business rates, combined with lower high street and retail park footfall and rising wage costs have created the perfect storm in our industry – one that is proving very challenging to weather.
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NewsTOFS sales fall but boss heralds CVA for improved profitability
The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) has recorded declines in full-year sales and profits but boss Emma Fox credits the retailer’s CVA for improving profitability.
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AnalysisData: Retail redundancy index – job losses mount in 2018
2018 has been characterised by CVAs, administrations and store closures – all of which have taken their toll on the retail workforce.
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NewsTOFS CVA is approved, 290 jobs are at risk
The Original Factory Shop has been given the green light by creditors to axe over a tenth of its store estate, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop tables CVA proposal
The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) has become the latest retailer to launch a CVA amid harsh retail conditions, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisInfographic: Cowgill on Finish Line and Coupe on Brexit
Words and numbers, April 6, 2018: JD boss Peter Cowgill on Finish Line, House of Fraser’s rescue package and Mike Coupe’s worries for a hard Brexit.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop to transform store estate
The Original Factory Shop has kicked off a store overhaul programme across nearly a fifth of its shops, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop makes pair of senior hires
The Original Factory Shop has drafted in a new finance boss and chief operating officer as the retailer shapes its senior leadership team.
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NewsTofs wheels in Halfords alumnus to peddle growth
The value department store chain formerly known as The Original Factory Shop has drafted in Emma Fox as its new chief executive.
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NewsTofs appoints former Halfords exec Emma Fox as new boss
Tofs, previously known as The Original Factory Shop, has appointed Halfords’ former commercial director Emma Fox as its new chief executive.
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OpinionOpinion: Just let Woolworths rest in peace
Over the weekend it was revealed that former Woolworths boss Tony Page is keen to relaunch the variety store group on the high street.
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NewsTofs expands fashion offer with new kidswear range
Tofs, formerly known as The Original Factory Shop, is expanding its fashion offer with the launch of kidswear range, Hullabaloo.
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NewsTofs boss Tony Page exits and McGeorge takes reins
Tofs chief executive Tony Page has stepped down and chairman Alistair McGeorge has taken the reins on an interim basis.
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NewsTofs empowers local stores as Christmas sales climb
Tofs sales grew this Christmas, driven by seasonal products and a greater focus on local service.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop angers suppliers with 'Santa tax'
The Original Factory Shop has riled suppliers in the run up to Christmas by demanding money to fund the business’s development plans.
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NewsOriginal Factory Shop names Alistair McGeorge chairman as profits jump
The Original Factory Shop has appointed former Matalan and New Look exec Alistair McGeorge as its new chairman amid sales and profit growth.
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AnalysisOriginal Factory Shop posts Christmas like-for-likes up 2.5%
The Original Factory Shop has reported a 2.5% increase in like-for-like revenue over Christmas, as online sales soared 226%.
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DataChristmas trading 2015: Retailers battle it out for the top spot
Find out how retailers have performed during the critical Christmas trading period with our league table comparing like-for-like sales.
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AnalysisPeople moves: End of an era at McColl’s and all the moves in November
James Lancaster to step aside at McColl’s, Pets at Home’s Phil Hackney leaves for Shop Direct and Tim Bettley joins The Original Factory Shop.