All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 57
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NewsBusiness rates hike to put creation of 14,500 jobs at risk
The creation of up to 14,500 new retail jobs is under threat if the Government implements its planned 2.6% business rates hike in April, according to estimates.
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NewsHMV to shut 66 loss-making stores
HMV’s administrator will close 66 stores over the next one to two months, putting 930 jobs on the line.
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NewsGovernment develops forum to boost struggling high streets
The Government is establishing a national Future High Streets Forum, co-chaired by Alliance Boots health and beauty chief executive Alex Gourlay, to develop the work done by the Portas Pilots.
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NewsBurberry appoints former BBC boss as chief operating officer
Burberry has appointed former boss of BBC Worldwide John Smith as its chief operating officer, in a new role for the luxury brand as it bolsters its multichannel capabilities.
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NewsTheo Paphitis leaves Dragons' Den TV role to focus on retail
Theo Paphitis, owner of the Ryman stationery shops and star of Dragons’ Den, has decided to leave the BBC TV series to concentrate on his growing retail businesses.
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NewsOcado EBITDA climbs as it seeks to accelerate growth
Online grocer Ocado delivered a 23.9% surge in EBITDA to £34.5m last year as it generated double-digit sales growth after making improvements to its core offer.
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NewsTesco to open first in-store Harris + Hoole in London Bridge
Tesco is to open its first Harris + Hoole coffee shop in one of its stores after securing planning permission at its Tooley Street store in London Bridge.
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News'Midsummer murder' for retailers if Government pushes back rates revaluation
Retailers face a “midsummer murder” if the Government presses ahead with a postponement to business rates revaluation by two years.
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NewsNew Superdrug TV advert to focus on customer service
Superdrug will launch a new TV advert on Thursday starring its own store staff as it promotes its customer service in a move away from its previous celebrity-led campaigns.
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NewsRepublic chairman Andy Bond departs as restructurer KPMG appointed
Republic chairman Andy Bond left the fashion retailer last week it has emerged, as it appointed restructurer KPMG to help it shed some of its 121 stores.
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NewsCSL reports record year as it plans expansion in Scotland
Sofa retailer CSL revealed a pre-tax profit jump from £200,000 to £2.5m in the year to December 31, 2012 as it plans to invest £4m to expand the business in Scotland.
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NewsMatalan loses two senior directors after Christmas sales fall
Matalan has lost two of its most senior directors just weeks after the retailer revealed sales fell 1.5% over Christmas due to a reduction in discounting.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What next for Jessops after it was snapped up by a Dragon?
Jessops was last night rescued out of administration by Dragon’s Den star Peter Jones in a surprise acquisition of the brand. Retail Week studies the implications of the deal.
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NewsJohn Lewis finishes "impressive year" on a high as sales soar
John Lewis sales jumped 9.8% to £59m last week, despite the snow, which “completed an impressive year”, managing director of the department store Andy Street said.
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NewsB&Q Ireland appoints examiner in a bid to save the struggling retailer
B&Q Ireland, a subsidiary of Kingfisher, has appointed an examiner to rescue the business, which has been hit by the decline in consumer spending.
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NewsJessops bought out of administration by Dragons' Den star Peter Jones
Collapsed camera specialist retailer Jessops has been bought out of administration by entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones.
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NewsTheo Paphitis backs campaign to freeze business rates
Retail entrepreneur and star of Dragons’ Den Theo Paphitis is backing the Retail Week and British Retail Consortium (BRC) campaign urging the Government to freeze business rates.
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NewsHMV cuts 190 jobs at head office and distribution network
Job cuts have begun at collapsed retailer HMV’s head office as staff took to Twitter to reveal the “mass execution”.
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AnalysisProfile: Angela Spindler, N Brown's new chief executive
Angela Spindler, boss of discount retailer The Original Factory Shop, was unveiled as N Brown’s new chief executive this morning. Retail Week takes a look at her credentials.
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InterviewQ&A: The Perfume Shop, managing director, Jo Walker
Fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop posted a 2.5% jump in like-for-like sales across its Christmas trading period. Managing director Jo Walker talks about its plans for the year ahead.