Month: February 2019
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Feb- 2019 -26 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Karren Brady leaves Arcadia Group
Karren Brady has left her role as chairman at Philip Green’s Taveta, the company behind Arcadia Group. Earlier this month…
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26 FebruaryAdvice
How effective are retailers at engaging the UK’s student market?
The word student has a few connotations, and those don’t tend to be associated with spending power, often the opposite.…
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26 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Laura Ashley faces £20m takeover bid
Struggling retail company Laura Ashley could be bought out by investment firm Flacks Group, it has been confirmed. The investment…
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26 FebruaryPeople Moves
N Brown Group appoints Steve Johnson as new CEO
Online retailer N Brown Group has appointed Steve Johnson as CEO with immediate effect. Johnson was appointed interim CEO in…
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26 FebruaryHigh Street
Angling Direct acquires Chapmans Angling for £1.4m
Angling Direct, the specialist fishing tackle and equipment retailer, has acquired fishing tackle retailer Chapmans Angling for £1.4m payable in…
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25 FebruaryComment
How accessible power can make or break a sale
No matter how well you plan for the launch of a new store or retail space, unpredictable outside forces such…
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25 FebruaryShopping Centres
Hammerson reports £268m loss and eyes further disposals
Shopping centre owner Hammerson has reported a loss of £268.1m in its 2018 FY results, also announcing it aims to…
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25 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Primark owner reports 4% sales boost for H1 2019
Associated British Foods (AFB), which owns Primark, has announced that sales at the retailer are expected to be 4% ahead…
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25 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Jack Wills to sell four stores in order to cut costs
Fashion retailer, Jack Wills is to sell four stores in order to make up for a store expansion which saw…
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22 FebruaryComment
The ever-demanding omnichannel world – leading the charge with leadership
The battle to gain and retain consumers continues across sectors and markets. As the National Retail Federation’s largest global retail…
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