All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 43
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AnalysisProfile: New Jaeger chief executive Colin Henry
Former Esprit chief product officer Colin Henry was appointed as the new chief executive of premium retailer Jaeger last week. Retail Week checks out his credentials.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What is US bridal chain David’s Bridal?
American bridal chain David’s Bridal opens its first UK store in Westfield Stratford City in October. Retail Week takes a look at what it is.
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NewsUS chain David's Bridal to open a store in every major UK city
US wedding chain David’s Bridal aims to open a store in each major UK city within the next five years, as it prepares to open its first store in the country in Westfield Stratford City.
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AnalysisRetail Week's 25th anniversary: Ted Baker celebrates 25 years in retail
It’s not just Retail Week that turns 25 this year. Fashion retailer Ted Baker also launched in 1988. Tiffany Holland speaks to Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin about the retailer’s journey.
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NewsJaeger appoints former Esprit director Colin Henry as new chief executive
Jaeger has hired former Esprit chief product officer Colin Henry as its new chief executive, filling the gap left by executive chairman Stewart Binnie who stepped down in March.
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NewsFood and online boost strong retail sales rise in May
Retail sales volumes and values returned to month-on-month growth in May driven by online and food sales, in which volumes surged almost 20% against last year.
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NewsTed Baker 'delighted' with 33% revenue surge
Fashion brand Ted Baker is “delighted” after recording a 32.7% surge in group revenue across the 20 week period to June 15.
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NewsDixons reveals it is a 'winner' in its full-year results
Dixons chief executive Sebastian James says the brand is becoming “a winner” after returning to growth in its full-year figures.
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NewsAmazon tops mobile sites list after recording strong traffic
Amazon has taken top spot in a list of the UK’s leading etail mobile sites after notching as strong growth in mobile traffic as it recorded on its desktop sites.
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NewsPoundworld strikes deal with Barclays to fund 100 new stores
Poundworld has completed a funding deal with Barclays to support its plans to open 100 new stores over the next three years.
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GalleryIn pictures: Ted Baker opens pop-up accessories shop in Selfridges
Ted Baker has opened a floral pop-up shop in Selfridges’ London store to showcase its flowery autumn/winter accessories collection.
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NewsMary Portas demands a meeting with Cameron over ‘tepid’ high street response
Retail expert Mary Portas has demanded a meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron to challenge him on his commitment to saving the UK’s high streets.
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NewsJD like-for-likes jump but profit margins fall at Blacks and Millets
JD Sports Fashion has revealed a 7% jump in like-for-likes in the UK and Ireland driven by Blacks and Millets but at the expense of margins.
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NewsMay online retail sales jump 16% despite tough comparables
Online retail sales grew by 16% year-on-year in May despite tough sales comparables with last year’s Diamond Jubilee.
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OpinionBlog: Etailers should not be penalised for having cost-effective business models
Sofa.com’s letter to the Treasury earlier this week warned an online retail tax would “hit at the heart of the UK’s world-leading online retail industry”.
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NewsPhase Eight to drive overseas growth as it records 12% profit jump
Fashion retailer Phase Eight is ramping up its overseas growth after reporting a 11.9% rise in pre-tax profit.
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NewsOnline fashion retailer Boohoo considers a sale as its hires advisers
Online fashion retailer Boohoo has hired private equity and advisory firm Zeus Capital as it mulls a sale of the business, it is understood.
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NewsPoundland revamps its in-store marketing as it launches new campaign
Poundland has overhauled its in-store marketing to improve navigation as it launches a new campaign.
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NewsTesco stops sourcing from Bangladesh factory following safety fears
Tesco has stopped sourcing clothes from a factory in Bangladesh due to “serious problems” with safety on the site.
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AnalysisIn numbers: May's footfall rate across the UK
Footfall dipped in May after a 1% rise in April, according to the British Retail Consortium-Springboard Footfall Monitor. Retail Week looks at the figures in more detail.