BHS
This coverage examines BHS’s legacy and evolving status in the UK retail sector. Reporting highlights brand restructuring, store portfolio changes, buying and merchandising strategy, and leadership developments — all analysed for their impact on customer reach, financial recovery, and retail reputation. The content is tailored for retail executives, brand managers, and professionals engaged in turnaround initiatives and strategic brand management.
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Dec- 2019 -11 DecemberAnalysis
Small business owners dip into personal wealth to survive? Of course they do
We are living through an era where there is much discussion about capitalism, taxes, executive pay and so on. Is Philip Green a monster for raiding the BHS coffers when they were his to raid? Is the pay of a city CEO morally acceptable when his lowest paid workers are…
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Nov- 2019 -6 NovemberPeople Moves
Former BHS owner banned from being a director for 10 years
Former BHS director Dominic Chappell has been disqualified from running a company for 10 years. Ex-racing driver Chappell purchased BHS from Sir Phillip Green for £1 in 2015, but the chain collapsed in April 2016, resulting in over 10,000 jobs being lost. The Insolvency Service disqualified Chappell for “abusing his…
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Oct- 2019 -7 OctoberHigh Street
Ex-BHS owner Dominic Chappell denies tax fraud
The former owner of BHS Dominic Chappell has denied he avoided paying £500,000 in tax. Chapell pleaded not guilty to three charges of tax evasion at Southwark Crown Court. The charges allege that he failed to register his former finance company Swiss Rock for taxes from the correct date, gave…
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Sep- 2019 -17 SeptemberAdvice
Navigating a path to success – the retail roadmap
The struggles of high street stalwarts such as House of Fraser and BHS have brought the challenges facing traditional retailers into sharp focus. In an era where the customer calls the tune by which retailers must play, many brands have struggled to provide the personalised, convenient services that their audiences…
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Jun- 2019 -18 JuneHigh Street
Former BHS owner in court over tax evasion allegations
Former BHS owner Dominic Chappell is to appear in court today (18 June) on accusations of tax evasion in relation to a finance company at which he was the director. Chappell is due to appear at the City of London Magistrates Court, facing three charges of cheating the public revenue…
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May- 2019 -23 MayHigh Street
Arcadia to close 23 stores
Phillip Green’s Arcadia group has announced plans to close 23 stores as part of its restructuring plan, affecting up to 520 employees. The proposal will mean Burton, Dorothy Perkins and Topshop stores will close, in addition to rents being cut at another 194 stores. It added that the remaining 349…
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10 MayAdvice
How to put the consumer first in modern digitally disrupted retail space
The retail industry has changed drastically over the last 12 months. The failure of retail brands like Toys R’ Us and BHS are just the most recent reminders that digital disruption continues to take its toll on the unprepared. The way we are shopping has changed, as have our expectations…
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Apr- 2019 -29 AprilHigh Street
Arcadia secures help from HSBC
Arcadia, which is owned by Phillip Green, has secured help from HSBC in order to reassure suppliers as the retailer seeks out a rescue deal. According to a report by The Times, HSBC agreed to stand behind Arcadia’s debts to suppliers, which have asked for advance payments since credit insurers…
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18 AprilProperty
Largest store for 25 years opens in Centre:MK
Centre:MK is set to open its largest store in 25 years with the opening of a 75,000 square foot Primark in the former site of BHS. The new store on Silbury Arcade opens a week after Primark opened its largest ever store in Birmingham. The new store at Centre:MK has…
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8 AprilClothing & Shoes
Philip Green proposes to halve Arcadia pension payments
Sir Philip Green is seeking to halve the annual contributions to the Arcadia Group’s pension scheme as part of its restructuring plan. According to Sky News, Green wishes to cut the annual pension fund from £50m to £25m and made the proposal during discussions between Arcadia’s advisers, its pension trustees…
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