Mothercare
This coverage focuses on Mothercare’s business activities and strategy within the UK retail sector, including store operations, brand repositioning, licensing arrangements, and financial developments. Reporting provides insights into management decisions, market challenges, and the retailer’s efforts to remain relevant in the parenting and nursery goods market — supporting executives, managers, and professionals monitoring family-focused retail.
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Aug- 2025 -1 AugustEntertainment
The Works appoints former Dunelm CEO as non-exec director
The Works has announced the appointment of former Dunelm CEO, Nick Wharton, as independent non-executive director starting from today (1 August). According to the arts and crafts retailer, its plan is for Wharton to become chair of the audit committee after the group’s annual general meeting. News of the appointment…
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Jun- 2025 -2 JuneFeatures
Is kidswear holding fashion retailers back?
Children’s apparel rarely commands the spotlight in retail reporting – but when it underperforms, the drag is felt quietly across the balance sheet. In its latest financial results, Adena Brands – owner of Monsoon and Accessorize – reported a £7.5m pre-tax loss and an 11% decline in group sales. The…
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May- 2025 -8 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-8/5/25
Next has increased its full-year profit guidance to £1.08bn, up £14m, following an 11.4% rise in Q1 full-price sales, outperforming its 6.5% forecast. The retailer attributed the £55m sales boost to warmer spring weather but cautioned that some demand may have been pulled forward from Q2. While retail sales surged,…
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8 MayHigh Street
Mothercare retail sales fall 18% in FY25
Mothercare, the specialist global brand for parents and young children, has reported an 18% decline in its worldwide retail sales by franchise partners of £231m (FY24: £281m) for the 52 week period to 29 March 2025 (FY25). According to the group, the decline largely resulted from the unchanged trading conditions…
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Dec- 2024 -2 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Mothercare slips to £1.4m HY loss
Mothercare has reported a pre-tax loss of £1.4m for the 26-week period to 28 September 2024. Its sales also dropped 27% to £21m as its worldwide retail revenue saw a 12% decline to £121.2m from Mothercare’s franchise partners. The group stated that its sales were again impacted by a combination…
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Oct- 2024 -18 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-18/10/24
Boohoo’s CEO, John Lyttle, is stepping down after five years, as the company embarks on a strategic review and secures a £222m debt refinancing deal. The retailer’s new debt facility includes a £125m revolving credit line and a £97m term loan, aimed at supporting future development. The announcement follows a…
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18 OctoberHigh Street
Mothercare secures refinancing deal amid Asia expansion plans
Mothercare has agreed a deal that will see it refinance its existing debt facilities with investment firm Gordon Brothers, whilst forming a new joint venture with Reliance Brands UK that will see it expand into Asia. The company secured debt facilities of £8m – taken together with the gross consideration…
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Jul- 2024 -1 JulyHigh Street
Former Mothercare boss among The Body Shop bidders
Several private equity giants are reportedly eyeing a rescue bid for The Body Shop’s high street business, The Telegraph has reported. Gordon Brothers, whose UK business is led by former Mothercare boss Mark Newton-Jones, is said to be among several firms that have submitted bids for what remains of the chain. …
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May- 2024 -10 MayNews
Today’s news in brief-10/5/24
The UK economy has emerged from recession with a growth of 0.6% in the first quarter of 2024, surpassing economist expectations. This growth was primarily driven by consumer-facing services, which expanded by 0.6% after a decline in the previous quarter. Notably, retail trade played a significant role in this recovery,…
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10 MayClothing & Shoes
Mothercare enters refinancing talks amid sales decline
Mothercare is exploring its refinancing options after sales fell by 13% to £281m in the year ended 30 March 2024, down from £323m the prior year.According to the group, retail sales were affected by global economic uncertainties, as well as partners still clearing inventory due to suppressed demand during Covid.…
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