All Mahmud Kamani articles
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News
Boohoo warns ‘desperate people do desperate things’ after criticism from Frasers about ‘grossly exaggerated’ remarks
Boohoo has said that “desperate people do desperate things” in response to another open letter by Frasers Group addressed to shareholders as the ongoing public spat between the two continues.
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Analysis
What will Frasers and Mike Ashley do if he finally gets his hands on Boohoo?
Retail Week takes a closer look at what actions Mike Ashley is likely to take if he can seize control of Boohoo, as the battle between the fashion retailer and Frasers becomes increasingly fraught
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Analysis
Shareholder shootout: the key players in the looming battle for control of Boohoo
As the behind the scenes boardroom battle for control of fallen fast fashion giant Boohoo breaks out into the open, Retail Week looks at the major shareholders and how they may decide the fate of the retailer
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Boohoo to link top team bonuses to meeting ethical and environmental targets
Boohoo has agreed to link its bonus scheme for directors to making changes to its supply chain following last year’s scandal.
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MPs demand Boohoo bonuses linked with ethical and environmental pledges
The Environmental Audit Committee has written to Boohoo asking for its senior executives’ bonuses be linked to the progress made on its commitment to clean up its supply chain.
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Boohoo chair Kamani: ‘We can’t fix Leicester on our own’
Boohoo founder and chair Mahmud Kamani has insisted that the retailer is committed to sourcing in Leicester but will need the help of suppliers to improve working conditions in the city.
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Boohoo sets out parameters of Leicester factories review
Following the allegations of modern slavery in Boohoo’s supply chain in recent weeks, the fashion giant has announced the details of an independent review of its operations.
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MPs challenge Boohoo for ‘turning a blind eye’ to Leicester sweatshops
In a letter sent to Boohoo founders Mahmud Kamani and Carol Kane, MPs have called out Boohoo for falsely claiming no knowledge of the illegal working practices in their Leicester supply chain.
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Opinion
Opinion: Founders bring authenticity – lose them at your peril
With all the recent activity, it seems a good time to review the role of founders in retail brands and when, if ever, they should step aside.
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Boohoo co-founder hit with £118.5m lawsuit
Boohoo’s joint boss and co-founder has been hit with a £118.5m lawsuit from an IT contractor claiming to be the third founder behind the fast-fashion etailer.
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Boohoo full-year profits surge as sales rocket
Boohoo has unveiled another stellar set of full-year results, as pre-tax profits grew 38% and sales soared.
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BoohooMan boss: 'Why open stores when you can open countries?'
Samir Kamani, chief executive of BoohooMan, talks to Retail Week about his plan for world domination and how mens fashion is changing.
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News
Agenda: Morrisons, DFS and French Connection update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with Morrisons, DFS and the latest Brexit vote on the agenda.
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Boohoo raises sales guidance after strong Christmas quarter
Boohoo has reported strong revenue growth over Christmas and has raised sales guidance for the year.
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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
Opinion: Helping founding CEOs give up their 'baby'
The implementation of a chief executive succession plan is tricky in any organisation.
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News
Boohoo posts profit rise as it wins market share
Fashion etailer Boohoo has reported first-half sales ahead 50% to £395.3m at group level, powering pre-tax profits up 22% to £24.7m.
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News
Next, Boohoo, Hotel Chocolat, Card Factory and Halfords
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Next, Boohoo, Hotel Chocolat, Card Factory and Halfords.
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Analysis
Move of the week: Lyttle to leave Primark for Boohoo
There won’t have been many people beyond those in the loop to have predicted John Lyttle’s appointment as Boohoo’s new chief executive.