All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 16
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      NewsEaster disappoints as footfall slumps year on year
Footfall across the long Easter weekend fell by double digits year on year despite brighter weather.
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      NewsCard Factory confirms intention to float on the stock exchange
Card Factory has pushed the button on its IPO today, as it revealed it generated EBITDA of £80.4m last year.
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      NewsCo-op Group bolstered as RBS troubleshooter appointed to help with restructure
One of the Co-operative Group’s largest lenders, Royal Bank of Scotland, has parachuted in its top troubleshooter to help the struggling group restructure.
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      AnalysisAnalysis: Is it curtains for The Co-op unless it reforms?
As the Co-operative’s interim boss Richard Pennycook unveiled of The Co-operative’s catastrophic £2.5bn loss he took the opportunity to urge boardroom reform at the beleaguered mutual.
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      NewsTV channel Sit-Up falls into administration despite passing CVA last month
TV shopping channel Sit-Up, which operates Price Drop and Bid TV, has collapsed into administration just a month after it secured a CVA.
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      AnalysisAnalysis: The 'ungovernable' Co-operative Group structure
The Co-operative Group has been cricised for its complex and unique three-tiered structure based around elected members. After it revealed £2.5bn losses today Retail Week examines the structure.
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      NewsJoules launches into eyewear with 'extensive' range
Joules is launching into eyewear as it grows the licensing part of the business.
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      NewsJJB's ex-boss Sir David Jones accused of taking out £3m loans to pay for gambling debts
JJB’s former executive chairman Sir David Jones took out £3m in loans from Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley and JJB’s founder Dave Whelan “possibly due to gambling”, a jury has heard.
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      NewsCo-operative Group subcommittee meets to draw up reforms
A subcommittee for the Co-operative Group has met to push through an agreeable set of reforms for the mutual after Lord Myners’ recommendations were met with tough opposition from members.
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      NewsThe Body Shop blames first quarter sales fall on trading in UK and Asia
The Body Shop has recorded a sales fall in its first quarter which has been blamed on “difficult” trading in the UK and Asia.
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      NewsInflation drops below 2% target for third consecutive month
Inflation fell to 1.6% in March, down from 1.7% in February and the third consecutive month it has been below the Bank of England’s 2% target.
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      NewsPoundstretcher full-year like-for-likes grow 3%
Poundstretcher full year like-for-like sales jumped 3% last year driven by its store refresh programme and extended food and toiletry ranges.
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      NewsMarch retail like-for-likes fall 1.7% due to tough Easter comparatives
March retail sales fell 1.7% on a like-for-like basis due to the timing of Easter, which falls later this year.
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      GalleryIn pictures: Burberry launches Shanghai flagship with weather-respondent facade
Burberry is launching a new flagship store in the Kerry Centre, Shanghai which features a facade that responds to natural light and the weather.
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French Connection like-for-likes up 11% as turnaround gains traction
French Connection UK and Europe like-for-like sales jumped 11% in the fashion retailer’s first half.
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      NewsInfographic: Special aisles for mums and personal 'style butlers'
Retailers could create special aisles for mums and interactive digital displays for men as they react to changing shopping habits.
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      NewsTesco investors line up potential successors to boss Philip Clarke
Tesco investors have lined up potential successors to boss Philip Clarke, naming Monsoon Accessorize boss John Browett as one possibility.
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      NewsUniqlo owner Fast Retailing eyes bid for Cath Kidston
Uniqlo’s Japanese owner Fast Retailing is eyeing a bid to buy kitsch homewares brand Cath Kidston, but may face some competition.
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      NewsAsos race off with lucrative sponsorship deal for free
Asos boss Nick Robertson boasted that he raced off with one of the most lucrative sponsorship deals in sport for free last week.
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      NewsGovernment launches review of the business rates system
The Government has launched its consultation into the administration of the business rates system, urging retailers to air their views on the burdensome property tax.
 

















