All Accessories & jewellery articles – Page 6
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NewsKurt Geiger profits up despite House of Fraser debt
Kurt Geiger has reported an increase in its operating profit for the financial year, despite the bad debts it accrued as part of the House of Fraser administration.
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NewsLinks of London tumbles into administration
Jewellery chain Links of London has tumbled into administration, putting up to 350 jobs at risk in what is another blow to the ailing UK high street.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize poaches digital director from Dixons Carphone
Monsoon Accessorize has poached a former Dixons Carphone director to head up its ecommerce business, as the retailer looks to reinvigorate its digital channels.
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NewsSignet Jewelers poaches Jessops boss as UK sales tumble
H Samuel and Ernest Jones owner Signet Jewelers has poached Jessops boss Neil Old to lead its British businesses, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsMonsoon chief stands down, will not be replaced
Monsoon Accessorize chief executive Paul Allen is to leave the retailer and will not be replaced.
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OpinionBeaverbrooks’ heritage and values are key to shaping its future
In 1919, three Adlestone brothers moved to Belfast with nothing but a suitcase full of silverware and a dream to sell jewellery.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize CVA passed by creditors
Monsoon Accessorize’s CVA has been passed by its creditors, paving the way for hefty rent reductions at around half of its stores.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize CVA proposal calls for rent cuts
Monsoon Accessorize has published its CVA proposal calling for rent reductions at 135 stores in exchange for £30m in funding and a £10m annual profit-sharing scheme.
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NewsMonsoon not looking to close stores in CVA
Monsoon is not looking to close any stores as part of its delayed CVA proposal, but it is looking to resize a number of units in its estate as well as slash or even eliminate rents on a number of others.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland boss targets US expansion after IPO
The boss of Watches of Switzerland has said the US offers “more potential” for growth, following the business’ float on the London Stock Exchange this morning.
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InterviewInterview: Watches of Switzerland boss on why it's time for an IPO
Recent retail IPOs have failed to live up to their potential – Watches of Switzerland boss Brian Duffy tells Retail Week why his group’s mooted float will break that run.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland considers IPO as sales rise
Watches of Switzerland will consider a float after posting an increase in sales for its fourth quarter.
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AnalysisRetail Week Awards 2019: Beaverbrooks shows the way to happy staff
Beaverbrooks has established itself as a family-based jeweller, and this mentality is maintained across its 70 stores nationwide where it holds both its staff and customers in high regard
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AnalysisRetail Week Awards 2019: Beaverbrooks' runaway success
Appealing to ethical consumers is one thing, but creating and sustaining a socially responsible company is another. Family-run jewellers Beaverbrooks takes pride in paving the way
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NewsRobin Phillips snares CEO role at Watch Shop
Robin Phillips has been appointed chief executive of jewellery giant Aurum’s online watch businesses Watch Shop and The Watch Hut.
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NewsGoldsmiths owner Aurum posts sales and profits jump
Jewellery and watches retail group Aurum has reported a jump in sales and profits for the year as it eyes a stock market flotation.
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NewsGoldsmiths owner drafts in bankers for London listing
Aurum Holdings, the owner of high street jewellery chain Goldsmiths, has drafted in bankers as it pursues a stock market float.
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NewsCath Kidston names new boss to succeed outgoing Wilson
Cath Kidston has poached Melinda Paraie, an executive at American jewellery business John Hardy, to become its new boss.
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Future LeadersBe Inspired: What makes Sir Ian Cheshire ‘batshit’ crazy?
Sir Ian Cheshire said that his time as a retail chief executive at B&Q was peppered with one very particular frustration.
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NewsClaire’s UK business safe despite US bankruptcy fears
Claire’s Accessories’ UK business does not face looming closure, despite reports that the retailer’s core US business may file for bankruptcy.