All Debenhams articles – Page 62
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Opinion
Sir Philip Green should suit Moss Bros
Sir Philip Green burst back in to the limelight yesterday, snapping up Baugur’s 28.5 per cent stake in battle-weary Moss Bros. The swoop has left the retail sector wondering whether this rare dabble on the stock market for Green will presage an offer for the entire menswear business.
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News
Interest rate cut met with caution by analysts
The Bank of England’s shock decision to slash interest rates to 3 per cent will help heavily indebted retailers, but analysts remain cautious about the immediate impact on consumers.
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NewsShoppers pick Primark as least ethical fashion retailer
“Green” consumers perceive Primark as the clothing retailer worst at addressing social and environmental issues, a survey conducted for a national newspaper has found.
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Opinion
Forget the recession and get retailing
As Gordon Brown and Mervyn King finally uttered the R-word this week, it looked like they had unavoidably twisted the knife for retailers.
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News
Debenhams profits tumble
Debenhams this morning reported a 16.9 per cent fall in full year profits before tax and exceptionals, and revealed plans to reduce its debt burden in response to City concerns.
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Retail round-up: October 19, 2008
What the Sunday papers said about the retail sector, including reports on Baugur, Asda, Carphone Warehouse, Debenhams, Ghost, DSGi, Home Retail, Sainsbury's, Game, JJB Sports, Woolworths and Tesco.
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News
Debenhams signs wind power deal with Scottish Power
Debenhams has signed a deal with Scottish Power to supply all its UK stores with electricity provided by wind power.
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Opinion
Will there be any fashion victims?
What a difference a few days can make. This week’s financial meltdown is of a scale unknown by many working in retail.
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News
Debenhams sales hold firm
Department store group Debenhams has reported a 0.9 per cent dip in like-for-likes for the year to August 30.
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Delayed Newbury centre finally given green light
Standard Life and Shearer Property Group have given the Parkway scheme in Newbury the go-ahead after a string of delays following questions over the project’s viability.
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Opinion
Slim pickings
London Fashion Week will begin in a fortnight and will be overshadowed, if not disgruntled, by the obligatory size zero debate.
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News
Debenhams winter fashion sales rocket
Debenhams has revealed that sales of winter clothes are booming as the wet summer continues and shoppers prepare for high winter fuel bills.
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Baugur still in frame for Saks
Baugur has put itself firmly back in the frame to buy US department store chain Saks.
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Opinion
Spring in Debenhams’ step
Next month, Cortefiel will finally make its much-anticipated entry into the UK market, when its eponymous fascia and young-fashion label Springfield launches in Debenhams.
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News
Cortefiel to launch in UK with Debenhams
Spanish fashion giant Cortefiel is to make its UK debut with an exclusive deal with Debenhams.
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Debenhams to help Wrapit customers
Debenhams will help to ease the disappointment of newlyweds left without their wedding gifts following the collapse of online gift service Wrapit.
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Wrapit boss proposes deal with Debenhams and Liberty
Debenhams and Liberty have been approached to set up a voucher scheme to help couples set to lose out on their wedding gifts after the collapse of Wrapit this week.
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News
BMB set to buy entire Pierre Cardin UK licence
Menswear supplier BMB is poised to acquire all of the UK licences for Pierre Cardin, in a deal that will have implications for Debenhams and Moss Bros.
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Debenhams announces sales rise to quash City fears
Debenhams has posted a gross transaction value increase of 1.3 per cent for the 42 weeks to June 21, when like-for-likes slipped 0.6 per cent.
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Debenhams 'extends payment terms to suppliers'
Debenhams has extended payment terms to its suppliers as it continues to be hit by unrelenting tough trading on the high street, according to weekend reports.