All Blacks articles – Page 9
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NewsBlacks Leisure starts store expansion
Blacks Leisure has begun a store rollout programme which it said is the next phase in the company’s turnaround plan.
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NewsBlacks poised to seek deadline for Ashley bid
Blacks Leisure is likely to ask the Takeover Panel to issue a ‘put up or shut up’ notice to tycoon Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct following the latter’s disclosure that it is considering a takeover of its rival.
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OpinionBlacks’ uphill struggle
Blacks chief executive Neil Gillis must feel like a mountain walker approaching the summit only to find there’s a steep rock face still to climb.
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NewsCity sees opportunity as shares fall again
General retailers had another poor week and have lost about 10% of their value this year.
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NewsSports Direct mulls bid for Blacks
Sports Direct is considering making a bid for Blacks Leisure after blocking its proposed fundraising plans.
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OpinionNo guarantee of success for foreign retailers
Cortefiel’s decision to come to the UK is positive news for the high street. While there is a need for a clearout of brands that have had their day, our shopping streets and malls need to be continually refreshed with new names that will draw the shoppers.
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NewsMike Ashley’s intervention hits Blacks shares
General stores and food retailers both had a dull week, with each sector lagging the market.
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OpinionHard-to-read Mike Ashley rules the roost in sports retail
It has been months since the last scandal to hit sports retailers – perhaps Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley has been on an extended Christmas holiday?
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NewsBlacks delays fundraising meeting
Updated: Blacks Leisure postponed its general meeting today in order to continue negotiations with Sports Direct which had planned to block proposed fundraising by the outdoor specialist.
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NewsSports Direct buys Blacks stake to block rescue plan
UPDATED: Sports Direct succeeded yesterday in acquiring the rights to a disputed 29% stake in Blacks Leisure to vote against its rescue plans.
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OpinionHalfords’ potential acquisition list
The question is how far the span of Halfords’ group can be profitably pushed without sprawling.
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NewsHalfords mulls £30m Blacks bid
Outdoor specialist retailer Blacks Leisure is reported to be the latest bid target for Halfords.
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NewsBlacks seeks funds to rejuvenate store portfolio
Blacks Leisure has taken another step in its turnaround plan with a proposal to raise £20.3m through a placing and open offer.
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NewsIncrease in CVAs expected
Further company voluntary arrangements (CVA) are expected in the next few months as the lagged impact of the recession takes effect, restructuring expert KPMG said.
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NewsBlacks Leisure to raise £20.3m for recovery drive
Outdoors specialist Blacks Leisure has unveiled proposals to raise £20.3m through a share placing and open offer.
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NewsBlacks to make Millets more accessible with new ranges
Blacks is to invest in new ranges and its store portfolio as it claims its restructure has placed the outdoor specialist in a stronger position for growth.
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NewsBlacks Leisure mulls equity issue as sales start to improve
Blacks Leisure is considering an equity fundraising of between £15m and £20m as sales in its second half began to improve on the back of its restructuring.
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NewsSports Direct broke rules, Blacks tells FSA
Blacks Leisure has reported rival Sports Direct to the Financial Services Authority for allegedly breaking City rules.
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NewsBlacks backs online feedback system
Blacks Leisure is to expand its online customer feedback system after a trial ran in two thirds of its Blacks and Millets stores.
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NewsTurnaround on horizon for Blacks after successful CVA
Blacks Leisure will focus on refreshing its portfolio after its company voluntary arrangement (CVA) was passed by landlords, shoring up its future.