All Blacks articles – Page 11
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OpinionDon’t become a closed shop
Those without a retail background still have plenty of nous to bring to the sector, says Neil Gillis.
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Opinion
Why Kensington High Street is not dead
Reports of the death of Kensington High Street are much exaggerated. It’s not even dying: just changing.
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NewsBlacks progress hit by profit warning
Struggling outdoor retailer Blacks Leisure has agreed an extension on its working capital facility but “one-off impacts” forced it to issue a profit warning.
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NewsGeneral retail stocks outshine the index
General retailers performed strongly over the week, putting food stocks and the All-Share index in the shade.
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GalleryBluewater: still making a splash a decade on
The Kent mall celebrated its 10th birthday this year, but age hasn’t dulled its offer. John Ryan reports
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NewsBlacks ‘performing satisfactorily’
Blacks Leisure, the outdoor clothing and equipment retailer, has revealed a 1.8 per cent drop in like-for-like sales in the first 19 weeks of its financial year.
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NewsBlacks trials new formats to shore up sales ahead of boardwear exit
Outdoor specialist Blacks Leisure has begun testing new store formats in an attempt to strengthen the struggling retailer.
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OpinionNew ways of touching shoppers
Retailers can push the boundaries of customer experience by engaging the senses, says Neil Gillis
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NewsBlacks upgraded on back of funding hopes
Broker Singer Capital Markets has upgraded Blacks Leisure on the assumption that the troubled retailer will successfully win additional funding.
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NewsBlacks pins turnaround hopes on staycations
Blacks Leisure hopes that the ongoing exit from its boardwear business and the increasing trend for people to holiday in the UK will help secure its future.
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OpinionThe mountain facing Blacks
Blacks Leisure chief executive Neil Gillis, like his customers, has a mountain to climb.
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NewsLosses spiral as Blacks battles to recover
Outdoor pursuits specialist Blacks Leisure has acknowledged there is “material uncertainty” about its future but insisted progress is being made in turning the business around.
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NewsBlacks in talks to extend its banking facility
Blacks Leisure has entered into talks with its bank to extend its banking facility to help its long-term financial position.
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OpinionSix steps to business success
The right incentive schemes are the driving force for motivating staff, says Neil Gillis
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OpinionJJB Sports: a game of two halves
All is fair in retail and football. Or not, it seems, if you are old sparring partners Dave Whelan and Mike Ashley in their battle for control over JJB Sports.
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News
Blacks trading 'in line with expectations'
Blacks Leisure has updated the City this morning and said that trading since the Christmas period has been in line with management expectations.
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JJB Sports set for reprieve as bidders eye Blacks
The embattled sportswear market is this week heading for a major shake-up as the future of JJB Sports and Blacks Leisure remains unclear.
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Mike Ashley and Lion Capital court Blacks
Controversial sports tycoon Mike Ashley and Lion Capital are amongst the interested parties for Blacks Leisure, it is understood.
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Blacks reveals bid interest
Blacks Leisure has said it has received a preliminary approach for the retail group.