All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 40
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NewsFormer HMV worker forced to change name of HVM start-up
A former HMV worker who opened an entertainment shop called HVM has been forced to flip the shop’s fascia upside down after HMV complained.
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GalleryIn pictures: French Connection teams up with Rankin for naked ad campaign
French Connection has teamed up with celeb photographer Rankin to create a new marketing campaign that features naked models.
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NewsOne in seven English businesses summoned to court over missed rates payments
One in seven business premises in England were summoned to appear in court last year after falling behind on business rates payments, according to estimations from the Grimsey high street review.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Bargain Booze - the off-licence chain's owner at a glance
Today Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail revealed it is looking to float on the Alternative Investment Market for £65m. Retail Week takes a look at the group.
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NewsModelZone's wholesale business acquired out of administration by rival Ripmax
Collapsed model retailer ModelZone’s wholesale business Amerang has been acquired by rival firm Ripmax.
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NewsThe Body Shop like-for-likes increase 0.5% in first half
The Body Shop like-for-like sales edged up 0.5% in its first half driven by trading across South Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
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NewsMary Portas to face questions in Westminster over high street review
Retail expert Mary Portas will face questions from a select committee in September over the progress of her work to help struggling high streets.
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NewsHalfords to sell CCTV cameras and alarms as it enters home security market
Halfords has entered into the DIY home security market as it prepares to sell CCTV cameras and alarm systems.
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NewsInflation jumps to 2.9% as fashion retailers rein in discounting
Inflation jumped to a 14-month high in June, rising to 2.9% up from May’s 2.7% as clothing and footwear drove prices up.
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NewsOnline experiences biggest growth in two years as sales surged 20% in June
June online retail sales surged to their highest point in two years driven by fashion, which soared 29% over the month.
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NewsMy-Wardrobe.com secures 'significant' funding as co-founder Sarah Curran exits
My-Wardrobe.com has secured “significant” funding to allow it to grow globally as co-founder Sarah Curran leaves the business.
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AnalysisProfile: Matalan's new managing director Jason Hargreaves
Matalan’s new managing director Jason Hargreaves, the son of billionaire founder John Hargreaves, won’t need to be showing round the retailer’s head office in Skelmersdale, Lancashire.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What challenges does new Matalan boss Jason Hargreaves need to tackle?
As Matalan founder John Hargreaves’ son Jason Hargreaves takes the helm, Retail Week takes a look at how he can improve performance after a first quarter slowdown.
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NewsJune footfall edges up 0.1% as promotions and warm weather boosts shopper visits
June footfall edged up 0.1% year-on-year, an increase on a 0.7% decline in May as retailers cut prices and the warmer weather helped drive shoppers into stores.
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NewsMountain Warehouse profits up 75% as it opens new stores
Mountain Warehouse has revealed a 75% surge in full-year pre-tax profit to £7.6m, as it plans to open 20 stores in the next 12 months.
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NewsSainsbury's convenience stores will overtake supermarkets for first time
Sainsbury’s convenience stores will overtake its number of supermarkets this year demonstrating the shift in focus in the sector.
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NewsPrimark sales surge 20% in third quarter driven by new stores and warmer weather
Primark sales surged 20% in its third quarter driven by new stores and “good” like-for-like sales growth due to the improved weather.
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NewsSuperGroup 'returns to form' in its full year as it plans £30m investment
SuperGroup has “returned to form”, recording a 22% surge in underlying pre-tax profit to £52.2m as it plans to grow stores and launch a Chinese website.
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NewsMatalan director of merchandising Jonathon Fitzgerald set to depart
Matalan is on the hunt for a new director of merchandising after Jonathon Fitzgerald prepares to leave the retailer at the end of the summer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Bonmarché's focus on older fashion pays dividends
Bonmarché revealed pre-tax profit of £10.5m a year after it was acquired through a pre-pack administration deal. Retail Week takes a look at how it delivered the performance.