All Jane Norman articles
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AnalysisAshley vs Day: The tycoons who clashed over HoF
Philip Day and Mike Ashley came head-to-head in the battle to save House of Fraser, with the latter eventually triumphing after a £90m swoop.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Edinburgh Woollen Mill and more
Retail news round-up: Edinburgh Woollen Mill owner opens new department store; Renhe Pharmacy plans to bid for Body Shop; and Jack Wills launches in Germany.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill Group sees sales increase driven by online
Edinburgh Woollen Mill, which operates 1,000 stores under its eponymous brand as well as the Ponden Home and Peacocks fascias, has reported an increase in like-for-like sales for the five weeks to January 3.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill profits up as it plots 100 new stores
Edinburgh Woollen Mill has unveiled a rise in group profits as it plots 100 store openings in the next two years.
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NewsLa Senza collapses into administration for second time in two years
La Senza has fallen into administration again, putting 752 jobs on the line, after facing “very difficult trading conditions”.
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NewsJane Norman collapses into administration for second time in three years
Value fashion chain Jane Norman has collapsed into administration for the second time in three years, putting 157 jobs on the line.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Former Baugur boss Jon Asgeir Johannesson eyes UK return
One of retail’s most colourful and controversial figures Jon Asgeir Johannesson is plotting his return to the UK retail after his fraud acquittal.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill extends multi-fascia store format pilot
Edinburgh Woollen Mill is extending its pilot of a multi-fascia format which pulls its Peacocks, EWM and Ponden Mill fascias under one roof.
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NewsRestructuring firm GA Europe promotes Milton Guffogg to chief executive
Restructuring firm GA Europe has promoted its chief operating officer Milton Guffogg to the role of chief executive.
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NewsJane Norman to pull out of Oxford Street store as it seeks global flagship
Jane Norman is pulling out of its 262 Oxford Street store as it looks for a flagship in the area to showcase the brand to its growing international audience.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill Group posts record profits
Edinburgh Woollen Mill has posted record profits for the year to February 25, 2012 up 43% to £25.8m.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Exploring the challenges of retail acquisitions
Over the past year a number of acquisitions have been made by retailers. Liz Morrell explores the challenges of the deals and subsequent integration.
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NewsJane Norman to shut London headquarters
Edinburgh Woollen Mill owned Jane Norman is to close its London head office and relocate to Cardiff, affecting around 40 staff.
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AnalysisHow to survive administration
In the past few years a raft of formerly big names have been bought out of administration. Can these businesses be saved, or is it just delaying the inevitable?
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AnalysisPhilip Day: Breathing new life into Peacocks
Edinburgh Woollen Mill owner Philip Day talks exclusively to Tiffany Holland about his business and why he bought Peacocks.
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NewsNew owner invests £50m to turn around Peacocks
The new owner of Peacocks, Edinburgh Woollen Mill, plans to restore the collapsed value fashion retailer to a 600-store business in the next four years as it pumps in £50m of investment.
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OpinionThe best retailers are thriving in tough times
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill in the frame to buy Peacocks
Edinburgh Woollen Mill has emerged as one of the four bidders in the running to buy collapsed value clothing retailer Peacocks, Retail Week understands.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill emerges as surprise Blacks bidder
Blacks has received strong interest from potential bidders ahead of today’s deadline for offers to buy the struggling retailer.
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AnalysisReview of the Year 2011: 08. August
It was a dark month for retail, against a violent and costly backdrop of the riots.