All Mamas & Papas articles – Page 2
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News
LK Bennett drafts in new boss as Darren Topp exits
LK Bennett has appointed East’s chief executive Erika Vilkauls to succeed Darren Topp, who will step down from the helm of the fashion retailer next month.
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Analysis
Analysis: 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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Mamas & 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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Data
Retail 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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Analysis
Data: 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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Mamas & 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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Mamas & 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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Mamas & 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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Retail 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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Mamas & 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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Mamas & 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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Gallery
Store 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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Mamas & 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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Breakfast 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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Gallery
Store 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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Analysis
Analysis: 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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Mamas & 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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Data
Data: 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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Analysis
People 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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News
Mamas & 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.