All Laura Ashley articles – Page 2
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Opinion
Are Laura Ashley and French Connection due a revival?
Urban Outfitters’ collaborations with Laura Ashley and French Connection have filled the fashion pages of the broadsheets and glossy mags alike.
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News
Laura Ashley issues second profit warning this year
Laura Ashley has issued its second profit warning this year after cautioning full-year profits would come in “significantly below market expectations.”
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News
Laura Ashley 'preliminary stages' bid confirmed
American investment business Flacks Group has confirmed that it is in the “very preliminary stages” of a takeover bid for Laura Ashley.
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Laura Ashley warns on profits amid ‘market turbulence’
Laura Ashley has warned full-year profits will “fall short of market expectations” following “difficult” trading conditions in the first half of its financial year.
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News
Laura Ashley profits dwindle despite fashion sales rise
Laura Ashley chairman Khoo Kay Peng was “disappointed” as rising fashion and online sales failed to offset a slump in the retailer’s preliminary profits.
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News
Laura Ashley warns on profits after ‘challenging’ first half
Laura Ashley has cautioned that full-year profit will fall “below market expectations” following a slump in first-half earnings.
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News
Laura Ashley quits Japanese bricks-and-mortar venture
Laura Ashley will no longer have a bricks-and-mortar presence in Japan, following its decision to terminate a major licence agreement.
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News
Walmart and Google get vocal about Amazon competition
Walmart and Google unveiled a new partnership today that will take the fight to Amazon on both retail and voice search fronts.
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News
Laura Ashley profits nosedive in ‘challenging’ year
Laura Ashley profits and sales plummeted at the full-year mark, which the retailer attributed to challenging trading conditions and the weak pound.
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News
Today in retail: Sainsbury’s stalls, exec pay unveiled
When questioned last month about Sainsbury’s proposed takeover of Nisa, the grocer’s boss Mike Coupe remained tight-lipped.
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News
Laura Ashley warns on profits ahead of full-year results
Laura Ashley has issued its second profit warning in the space of six months amid “demanding” trading conditions.
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Analysis
Data: How can Laura Ashley return to growth?
Laura Ashley’s disappointing first-half performance has put its recovery into question. Retail Week Prospect looks at how it can get back on track.
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News
Laura Ashley warns on profits after tough first half
Laura Ashley has warned its full-year profits will fall below expectations after “demanding” trading conditions in its first-half.
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News
Laura Ashley concessions pulled from Homebase stores
Laura Ashley concessions have been pulled from Homebase stores, following the DIY chain’s acquisition by Wesfarmers.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: How can retailers find an overseas franchise partner?
How can retailers find an overseas franchise partner?
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News
Laura Ashley poised to move into China via House of Fraser
Fashion and furniture retailer Laura Ashley will officially launch in China via House of Fraser and Alibaba-owned online operator Tmall, the Guardian reported.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Laura Ashley, consumer spending, Barnes & Noble and more
Retail round-up: Laura Ashley’s China launch, Barnes & Noble sacks chief executive and Target quarterly sales and profits down.
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News
Laura Ashley like-for-likes rise 4.1% while online sales soar
Laura Ashley has reported a healthy rise in full-year like-for-likes as strong furniture sales bolstered the retailer’s underperforming fashion arm.
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News
Laura Ashley full-year profits drop 9.6% despite strong like-for-likes
Laura Ashley has reported a 9.6% fall in full-year profits owing to a “challenging” international market, offset by strong like-for-likes.
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News
Laura Ashley like-for-likes up 7% in first half but profits slip
Home and fashion retailer Laura Ashley has reported a slip in profits but a strong increase in like-for-likes in its first half.