All Dreams articles – Page 6
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NewsDreams chief executive Nick Worthington to step down
Dreams chief executive Nick Worthington is to stand down from the beds retailer after five years at the helm.
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NewsSun European pays £23m to creditors after Dreams collapse
Beds retailer Dreams’ new private equity owner Sun European Partners has paid suppliers and trade creditors £23m to clear some of the debt owed when it collapsed into administration.
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NewsCarpetright eyes beds market share after Dreams contraction
Carpetright has said it is ready for the “fight” in beds after market leader Dreams axed a third of its portfolio last month.
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NewsDreams founder Mike Clare puts new Buzz Beds venture on ice
Dreams founder Mike Clare has put his new bed venture Buzz Beds on ice as the entrepreneur “reflects” on strategy and execution.
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NewsBedtime story of Dreams’ original sale
Dreams’ founder and former chief executive Mike Clare might have been disappointed to have lost out on buying back the beds and furniture retailer - that he sold in 2008 - last week.
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NewsDreams acquired by Sun European in £35m pre-pack administration deal
UPDATED: ScS-owner Sun European last night acquired beds giant Dreams in a pre-pack administration deal for £35m, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsFormer Tesco US boss Tim Mason poised for UK retail return
Former Tesco US boss Tim Mason is in advanced talks to join Sun European, one of the front runners to buy up-for-sale retailer Dreams.
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NewsFinal bids for Dreams due next week as buyers including Sir Philip Green circle
Final bids are due in for beds retailer Dreams next week as suitors including Sir Philip Green circle the business.
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NewsSir Philip Green eyes acquisition of beds retailer Dreams
Topshop tycoon Sir Philip Green has submitted a bid for up-for-sale retailer Dreams as he looks to sell the retailer’s beds in his BHS shops, it is understood.
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NewsHealthy start to Boxing Day and January Sales for big-ticket retailers
Home and furniture groups report steady performance of Sales despite the impact of fewer shopping days because of the way the bank holidays fell during the Christmas period.
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NewsDreams posts 7.2% like-for-like sales jump
Up-for-sale beds retailer Dreams has recorded a 7.2% rise in like-for-like sales over Christmas and New Year.
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NewsRBS private equity arm eyes Dreams acquisition
The Royal Bank of Scotland’s (RBS) private equity arm has expressed an interest in acquiring up-for-sale retailer Dreams.
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NewsBeds retailer Dreams up for sale
Beds retailer Dreams has been put up for sale, it is understood.
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NewsFormer Dreams director Greg Suthern joins bed specialist
Former Dreams chief operating officer Greg Suthern has taken up the same role at retailer and supplier Studio Moderna Brands International.
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NewsDreams founder teams up with Lord Harris to line up bid
Dreams founder Mike Clare is lining up a takeover of the bed specialist with a consortium including Carpetright chairman Lord Harris.
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NewsDreams chairman Steve Johnson steps down
Dreams chairman Steve Johnson has stepped down after less than a year at the struggling beds retailer.
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NewsDreams chief operating officer Greg Suthern departs
Dreams chief operating officer Greg Suthern has left the business after nine years.
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NewsDreams' owner lays out restructuring proposal
The owner of Dreams is attempting to take control of the bed specialist from its lenders as part of a planned restructure involving more investment and, potentially, store closures.
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NewsDreams refinancing expected this week
Beds retailer Dreams is close to refinancing, with advisers to its banks due to make presentations on the management’s strategic plans this week.
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OpinionRetailers must focus on delivery service
“A sale isn’t a sale till you’ve got the cash.” So said the sign in my cab in my days as a Co-op milkman. But for most retailers this is not really an issue any more with both electronic payments and cash proving to be fast and secure.