All Joules articles
Joules was founded in 1977 as Joule & Sons by Ian Joule selling colourful country clothing at equestrian and county fairs. His son Tom took over in 1989. It is an inherently British lifestyle retailer that sells quirky country clothing, accessories and homewares through a multichannel business covering retail, wholesale and online. Joules was bought out of administration by Next in December 2022.
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AnalysisLive shopping: When should retailers brave its murky waters?
Despite being one of the most promising new commerce channels, livestream shopping has had a lukewarm reception from established retailers in the UK. Retail Week explores whether the phenomenon will take off here and how retailers can tell if it’s the right time to get involved
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NewsJoules still owes creditors over £100m following collapse
Fashion retailer Joules reportedly still owes more than £100m to its suppliers, landlords and customers holding gift cards, according to new documents.
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NewsDeloitte faces investigation after Joules collapse
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched an investigation against Deloitte in relation to its audit of fashion group Joules’ 2021 financial results.
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NewsJoules launches consultation over job cuts after Next takeover
Joules has started a consultation over potential job losses after new owner Next said it was looking to ramp up its transition plans.
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NewsJoules owed more than £100m when it hit the wall
Fashion retailer Joules was nearly £114m in the red when it collapsed last month.
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AnalysisHow to break free of a harmful promotional cycle
Shoppers love promotions – they capture new customers, get lapsed ones excited again and, crucially, can have an immediate and overwhelming impact on sales.
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Opinion‘As Next snaps up Joules, expect more retailers to go shopping for distress deals’
The current economic environment means the recent rash of acquisitions could continue, but such deals can turn a crisis into a shared opportunity, writes Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald
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NewsNext elbows out Foschini with last-minute swoop on Joules alongside founder
Fashion powerhouse Next has teamed up with Joules founder Tom Joule to buy the retailer, fending off competition for control from Phase Eight owner Foschini.
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NewsPhase Eight owner poised to snap up Joules
Foschini, the owner of fashion retailers Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles, is close to buying bust counterpart Joules from administrators.
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NewsJoules makes senior team redundancies following administration
Embattled fashion brand Joules has made several senior directors redundant, just a week after it collapsed into administration.
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NewsJoules collapses into administration putting 1,600 jobs at risk
Fashion retailer Joules has collapsed into administration just days after talks over financing broke down putting 1,600 jobs at risk.
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NewsJoules to appoint administrators after financing talks collapse
Joules has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators after last-ditch efforts to secure emergency funding collapsed.
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NewsJoules on the brink after poor trading leaves working capital position 'below expectation'
Fashion brand Joules is exploring its options, including a possible CVA, as poor current trading has left the retailer’s working capital position “below expectation”.
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AnalysisSecond Hand September: sustainability fad or fashion-forward moment?
As a fourth Second Hand September comes to an end, Retail Week asks whether the campaign has the potential to drive real change in retail – or is the growth of the secondhand economy better served in other ways?
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NewsJoules says turnaround 'progressing well' amid CVA rumours
Joules has responded to rumours of a potential company voluntary arrangement (CVA) as it continues its turnaround strategy.
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Opinion‘As retailers call founders to the rescue, long-term success can’t depend on them’
Several retailers in recent weeks have hoped their founders and former leaders can turn their fortunes around – but strong businesses are not one-man shows, writes George MacDonald
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NewsNext pulls out of Joules takeover talks as founder Tom Joule returns
Joules has confirmed that discussions with Next to take an equity stake in its business have come to an end.
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NewsMatalan hunts for buyer as Joules credit insurer pulls cover
Matalan has hoisted the ‘for sale’ sign as the value fashion firm grapples with inflationary pressures.
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NewsNext investment in Joules in doubt following profit warning
A potential investment by Next in embattled fashion retailer Joules may not go ahead in the wake of the latter’s most recent profit warning
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NewsJoules issues profit warning as hot weather scorches sales
Joules has issued a profit warning for its full year after unseasonably hot weather hit full-price sales.