All Laura Ashley articles – Page 3
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NewsLaura Ashley reports strong full-year profits of 14.6% thanks to home accessories
Laura Ashley has reported an increase in its full-year pre-tax profit by 14.6% to £23.5m, thanks to growth from its home accessories category.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Russia, Qatar and China - which countries own the UK high street?
As Chinese conglomerate Sanpower takes control of House of Fraser, Retail Week reports on the international ownership of British retailers.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: How Primark could build an American empire
The lucrative US market offers rich rewards for UK retailers that can crack it. Retail Week looks at whether Primark might be one of them
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NewsLaura Ashley to launch in China and India within 12 months
Laura Ashley aims to launch in China and India within 12 months as it builds on strong organic growth in its international markets.
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NewsLaura Ashley posts rise in first-half profits as momentum gathers in second half
Laura Ashley’s profits and sales jumped in its first-half driven by international and online as momentum gathers in its second half.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Selfridges, eBay and Laura Ashley
Retail news round-up on September 5, 2014: Selfridges opens first cinema in store, eBay hit with a technical hitch and Laura Ashley reveals profits and sales up in first half
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OpinionComment: Morrisons pulls off a coup by drafting in Andy Higginson
Andy Higginson’s appointment as chairman of Morrisons makes him the first of Tesco’s golden generation of leaders to take up cudgels at one of his alma mater’s direct competitors.
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NewsLaura Ashley like-for-likes up but total sales edge down
Home and fashion brand Laura Ashley has reported a 0.7% like-for-like increase in the 19 weeks to June 8.
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NewsRetailers including Waitrose and Argos plan to use Powatag mobile technology
Retailers including Waitrose, Screwfix and Argos are planning to roll out mobile payment and marketing platform Powatag.
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AnalysisConquering the US: Retail successes and failures
As Primark reveals its plans to make its Stateside debut with a store in Boston in 2015, Retail Week takes a look at how British retailers have fared across the pond.
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NewsLaura Ashley full year profits rise 2% as sales recover in second half
Laura Ashley full year profits edged up 2% to £20.5m as its like-for-like sales recovered after a “challenging” first half.
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NewsLaura Ashley pays shareholders £7.5m dividend as 'token of appreciation'
Laura Ashley has rewarded investors with a £7.5m bonus dividend to show its “appreciation to the shareholders for their continued support”.
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NewsLaura Ashley disposes of Moss Bros stake
Homewares retailer Laura Ashley has disposed of its stake in formalwear specialist Moss Bros.
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NewsLaura Ashley like-for-likes fall 0.7%
Floral homewares and fashion retailer Laura Ashley like-for-like sales decreased 0.7% in the 19 weeks to December 7.
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NewsDebenhams demands 2.5% discount from suppliers
Debenhams has demanded a 2.5% discount from its suppliers to “support its ongoing investment” in the business.
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NewsLaura Ashley blames weather as profits fall in 'challenging' first half
Laura Ashley pre-tax profit slipped 10.8% to £7.8m including exceptional items due to a “challenging” first half caused by the weather.
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AnalysisWebsite review: The White Company Vs Laura Ashley
Dave Gurney, managing director at Alchemetrics, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Laura Ashley has not fallen out of fashion
The predictably unreliable British summer has hit yet another retailer as homewares and fashion specialist Laura Ashley blamed the weather and poor product offer on a sales slip.
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NewsLaura Ashley reveals 0.6% like-for-like slip as fashion struggles
Laura Ashley has recorded a 0.6% slip in like-for-like sales in the 18 weeks to June 1 as its fashion offer struggled.
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NewsLaura Ashley to pay out dividend to commemorate 60th anniversary
Fashion and home retailer Laura Ashley is to pay a special £3.6m dividend to its shareholders in celebration of its 60th anniversary.