All Mamas & Papas articles – Page 2
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will 2018 be the year of the CVA?
“2018 will be the year of the CVA.” It is a stark warning, but one that is being issued by numerous industry observers bracing themselves for further turbulence on the high street.
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NewsMamas & Papas reveals festive sales rise
Mamas & Papas has reported an increase in like-for-like sales over the Christmas period, with personal shopping playing a key role.
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DataRetail league table: Christmas trading 2017
Find out how retailers have performed during the critical Christmas 2017 trading period, with our league table comparing like-for-like sales.
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AnalysisData: The UK's top 30 multichannel retailers
In 2017, there aren’t many retailers that don’t operate an ecommerce site, but being a successful multichannel retailer is so much more than simply opening an online store.
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NewsMamas & Papas in double blow as boss and chairman quit
Mamas & Papas has suffered a double blow after boss Jonathon Fitzgerald and chairman Derek Lovelock quit their roles at the nursery specialist.
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NewsMamas & Papas hires publishing exec to lead ecommerce
Mamas & Papas has recruited former publishing executive Neil Sumner to head up its ecommerce and marketing teams.
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NewsMamas & Papas' new boss makes senior hires
Mamas & Papas’ new boss has made two senior hires, appointing a product director and a quality director.
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DataRetail league table: Christmas trading 2016
Find out how retailers have performed during the critical Christmas 2016 trading period, with our league table comparing like-for-like sales.
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NewsMamas & Papas hails ‘encouraging’ Christmas trading
Nursery retailer Mamas & Papas unveiled an 11% increase in like-for-like sales in the 13 weeks to Christmas Day, driven by a rise in personal shopping.
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NewsMamas & Papas names new boss to build on turnaround
Mamas & Papas has appointed a new boss as it attempts to build on a turnaround effort.
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GalleryStore of the week: Mamas & Papas open store in trendy Battersea
Opening a new store is not easy, and John Ryan notes the difficulties faced by retailers when following a flagship’s new store programme.
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NewsMamas & Papas names former Debenhams man as chief marketing officer
Mamas & Papas has appointed a former Debenhams executive as its chief marketing officer to boost its turnaround effort.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Mamas & Papas and independent shops
Retail news round-up on March 30, 2016: New chief marketing officer for Mamas & Papas and independent shop opening rate slows.
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GalleryStore gallery: A rebirth for Mamas & Papas at Westfield London
Mamas & Papas looked to be a casualty 18 months ago, but under new ownership it is reasserting the pizzazz that once characterised the brand.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Trading lessons and emerging trends from the golden quarter
What were the key trends to emerge from the all-important festive trading period? OC&C’s Tom Gladstone looks at the numbers.
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NewsMamas & Papas reports rise in Christmas sales as turnaround continues
Maternity retailer Mamas & Papas has revealed a strong Christmas performance as its management presses on with a turnaround of the business.
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DataData: The top 30 declining retailers by store closures in 2015
Londis was the retailer that recorded the biggest drop in store numbers in the year to mid-October, according to the Local Data Company.
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AnalysisPeople moves: Jill McDonald joins Halfords, Morrisons restructures and more
All change across the retail sector as Halfords brings in a new chief executive and Morrisons downsizes senior management.
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NewsMamas & Papas boss Chris Yates steps down as retailer returns to profitability
Mamas & Papas’ boss Chris Yates has stepped down from his role as chief executive, as the retailer says it has returned to profitability.
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NewsMamas & Papas hires former Kiddicare boss Chris Yates as chief exec
Mamas & Papas has appointed ex-Kiddicare boss Chris Yates to lead the struggling retailer, replacing temporary chief executive Derek Lovelock.