All Jack Wills articles – Page 2
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News
Ben Sherman owner eyes Jack Wills acquisition
The owner of fashion label Ben Sherman, Marquee Brands, is among those eyeing a potential acquisition of troubled Jack Wills.
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Analysis
Retail 100 2019: Who are the ones to watch?
Retail Week recently unveiled its ranking of the most influential leaders of 2019 and shared the 16 new names it predicts will have the biggest impact in 2020.
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News
Jack Wills owner canvasses buyer interest
Fashion retailer Jack Wills’ private equity owner BlueGem is soliciting interest in the business from potential buyers.
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Jack Wills set for cash crunch after poor trading
Struggling fashion retailer Jack Wills is heading towards a cash crunch after burning through cash injections from its private equity owner BlueGem.
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Opinion
Move of the Week: New Jack Wills CFO is key piece of the jigsaw
This week it was confirmed that Jack Wills has drafted in former Jigsaw chief financial officer Claire Wain to fill the same role on its executive team.
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Jack Wills swings to loss amid director exodus
Jack Wills swung to a full-year loss in its latest financial year as it battled to compete in a “highly competitive” clothing market.
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Analysis
Analysis: Retail's biggest hires, fires and feuds in 2018
There have been many entrances and exits in the retail sector in the past year. Here is a snapshot of 2018’s most important hires and fires.
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Opinion
Dividing opinion: The case for and against CVAs
If the last eight months are anything to go by, 2018 is shaping up to be the year of the CVA.
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News
Jack Wills in crunch landlord talks to fend off CVA
Jack Wills is in crunch talks with landlords as it seeks to stave off a CVA, Retail Week understands.
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Jack Wills founder Williams ousted amid row with owner
Jack Wills founder Peter Williams is to exit the business following a bust-up with its private equity owner BlueGem.
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Jack Wills rolls out in-store ordering across estate
Jack Wills is rolling out in-store ordering to all shops in a bid to connect its channels.
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Analysis
Boomerang CEOs: Leaders who returned to ex-employers
Flying Tiger Copenhagen co-owner Philip Bier is to return to the business as executive chairman, Retail Week revealed this week.
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Analysis
Getting personal: What is possible with personalisation?
Personalisation is still at a nascent stage, but it is already boosting business for retailers including Sephora, Shop Direct and Jack Wills.
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News
Jack Wills amps up wholesale with SuperGroup hire
Jack Wills is amping up its wholesale strategy after poaching SuperGroup international business development head Greg Roberts as it bids to expand the division.
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Amazon expands and takes a leaf out of Argos’ book
Amazon made headlines on both sides of the Atlantic today as it continues its UK expansion drive and even incurred the wrath of President Trump.
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News
Jack Wills raids Burberry for marketing chief
Jack Wills has poached a Burberry executive to become its first chief marketing officer.
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News
Jack Wills back in the black after cutting promotions
Fashion retailer Jack Wills has returned to profit after making efficiencies and cutting promotions.
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Analysis
Roadtrip: Wales and the Southwest
In the first instalment of this year’s retail road trip, Retail Week heads to Wales and the Southwest and discovers a diverse yet fertile retail landscape.
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Opinion
Opinion: Days shows the potential of remote locations
Remoter locations may be a good bet when it comes to working out where to open new shops.