All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 7
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NewsNew measures to crack down on pre-pack administration deals
Pre-pack administration, which lets bosses of struggling firms wipe debt by going into administration and still trading, may be banned.
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NewsSports Direct to launch in-store gyms
Sports Direct will open three in-store gyms this year ahead of launching its own standalone chain.
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NewsGrocers cut back on working hours despite growth in store numbers
Supermarkets are cutting back on hours worked and equivalent full-time jobs in retail fell in the second quarter despite growth in store numbers.
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AnalysisChristmas in July: Top 10 health and beauty picks for 2014
Beauty is always big at Christmas as party-goers complement their new outfits with hair, skin and nail products and the usual sparkly eye shadows.
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AnalysisChristmas in July: Top 10 festive foods for 2014
Arguably the most important part of Christmas, the food on offer this year seems to be even more luxurious than normal.
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NewsPhone and footwear retailers compete for La Senza stores
Vodafone, EE and O2 are among the retailers battling it out for collapsed retailer La Senza’s store estate, it is understood.
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NewsRetail sales volumes rebound in July driven by the warm weather
Retail sales volumes returned to growth in the year to July, rebounding “solidly” due to the hot summer weather.
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NewsTesco investors concerned over outgoing boss Philip Clarke's pay-off
Tesco shareholders have expressed concern over outgoing boss Philip Clarke’s pay off.
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NewsPoundstretcher like-for-likes jump 6% in first quarter
Poundstretcher posted a 6% like-for-like jump in the first quarter driven by its food and homewares categories.
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NewsBoohoo launches German language website
Boohoo, the newly floated fashion etailer, has launched its German language website.
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NewsWhite Stuff sales and profits surge driven by multichannel and full-price trading
White Stuff has posted a “strong” full-year performance driven by its multichannel offer and full-price trading.
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NewsMcColl's posts operating profit up 14.6% as it appoints new chairman
McColl’s posted operating profit up 14.6% in its half year, as the convenience retailer promoted deputy chair John Coleman to chairman.
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NewsDixons hires Sainsbury's director Philip Bell-Brown as property director
Sainsbury’s director of property development Philip Bell-Brown has been poached by Dixons to assist with merging its stores with Carphone Warehouse.
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AnalysisIn the news: Tesco's new boss Dave Lewis profiled
Dave Lewis has a huge job on his hands - not only is he taking the helm at the UK’s biggest retailer, he is inheriting a business struggling to turn itself around in the face of the most challenging conditions grocers have faced for 40 years.
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NewsLa Senza administrators plan 12 more store closures
La Senza’s administrators are set to shutter another 12 unprofitable stores, impacting 130 jobs.
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AnalysisIn the news: Kiddicare's new boss Chris Yates profiled
Kiddicare boss Chris Yates is no stranger to turning around a struggling retailer but his new role is unlikely to be child’s play.
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NewsLa Senza's administrator PwC closes six stores
La Senza’s administrator, PwC, has closed six stores out of its 55-strong estate in the UK.
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NewsSports Direct's Mike Ashley withdraws from new bonus scheme
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has withdrawn from the Bonus Share Scheme this month, following pressure from the City.
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NewsInflation records sharp increase to 1.9% in June
Inflation has jumped sharply to 1.9% in the year to June from 1.5% in May, driven by clothing price rises.
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NewsMatthew Hancock handed retail brief amid cabinet reshuffle
Matt Hancock has been given the retail brief at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) amid the cabinet reshuffle.