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NewsWHSmith sales decimated by coronavirus as first-half profits dip
WHSmith’s sales have been obliterated by the coronavirus as lockdown restrictions decimated its travel division.
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VideoFace time: Theo Paphitis says retail ‘will never be the same’ after coronavirus
Retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis discusses the impact of the pandemic on retail property and trading, and says none of his stable of brands will trade in the same way that they did before the pandemic.
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NewsThe Works sales rise as shoppers ‘beat the boredom’ of lockdown
The Works has registered an increase in full-year revenues with a strong online performance during the coronavirus pandemic.
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AnalysisLockdown boom: Five retailers given a boost by housebound shoppers
Although coronavirus is hitting most non-food retailers hard, some businesses have been given a boost by the lockdown. Retail Week looks at some of those winning right now.
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NewsWHSmith raises £165m through share placing amid coronavirus crisis
WHSmith has successfully raised more than £165m to shore up its balance sheet amid the current ongoing health crisis.
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NewsCard Factory, Moss Bros and N Brown warn of coronavirus impact
A clutch of retailers including Card Factory, Moss Bros, Watches of Switzerland and N Brown has warned of the impact of coronavirus on sales and profits.
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NewsWHSmith warns on profit as coronavirus hits travel business
WHSmith has slashed its full-year profit forecast as the coronavirus pandemic takes it toll on its travel division.
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NewsCard Factory rolls out international partnership
Card Factory has rolled out hundreds of branded concessions in a new partnership with Australian retailer The Reject Shop.
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NewsWHSmith calls for rent payment shake-up for high street stores
WHSmith has called for landlords to review its high street rental agreements following tough trading conditions.
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AnalysisNew year, new you? The retailers in need of reinvention
Many people have started the new year with a mission to reinvent themselves. Lose weight, get more organised, find a new job. Which retailers could benefit from adopting a similar approach and what could their reinventions look like?
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NewsPaphitis posts profit rise at Ryman and Robert Dyas
Theo Paphitis Retail Group has posted an uplift in earnings at Ryman and Robert Dyas, but trading has been tough at Boux Avenue.
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NewsCard Factory warns on profits after weak Christmas
Card Factory has slashed expectations for the year to come and its financial year ending January 2021 following a “softer than anticipated Christmas trading period”.
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NewsClintons seals pre-pack admin deal saving 2,500 jobs
Greetings cards specialst Clintons has been bought out of administration by Esquire Retail Limited, safeguarding all 2,500 jobs.
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NewsCard Factory appoints former Fenwick exec as chief information officer
Card Factory has appointed a former Fenwick executive as its new chief information officer.
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NewsCard Factory posts sales rise helped by store openings
Card Factory has recorded a 5% rise in group sales in the year to date and expects profits to meet expectations.
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NewsClintons to close stores and slash rents in survival bid
Clintons has been forced to reach out to landlords to seek concessions on store closures and rent cuts, as the greetings card chain becomes the latest high street retailer to suffer.
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NewsSmiggle ratchets up pressure on landlords
The Australian owner of stationery retailer Smiggle has laid the groundwork to increase the pressure on landlords in upcoming lease negotiations by aligning store fit-out costs with break clauses.
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NewsWHSmith posts strong full-year travel performance
WHSmith has reported strong trading at its travel division and performance in line with expectations at its high street arm.
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NewsMoonpig drafts in Kate Swann as chair
Former WHSmith chief executive Kate Swann is to join online greetings card specialist Moonpig Group as chair.
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NewsCard Factory appoints former Tesco director as CCO
Card Factory has recruited a new chief commercial officer following the recent exit of executive commercial director Lousie Hoste.