All Mappin & Webb articles
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NewsWatches of Switzerland appoints new UK director as veteran COO steps down
Watches of Switzerland’s chief operating officer has retired after more than 40 years at the luxury watch retailer and a new executive director has been appointed.
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NewsGoldsmiths owner drafts in bankers for London listing
Aurum Holdings, the owner of high street jewellery chain Goldsmiths, has drafted in bankers as it pursues a stock market float.
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NewsGoldsmiths owner Aurum set for auction amid sales boom
The owner of luxury watch and jewellery group Aurum could call time on its ownership of the business as it eyes a potential sale.
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AnalysisJeweller Aurum's losses spike but sales rise after Watch Shop acquisition
Aurum, the jewellery group that owns watch brands including Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb, has reported a spike in full-year losses to £2.2m.
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NewsObituary: Fashion retail veteran Gillian Berkmen
Fashion retail industry veteran Gillian Berkmen passed away on January 28 after a long battle with cancer.
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NewsGoldsmiths owner Aurum posts 9% like-for-like growth over Christmas
Aurum, owner of jewellers Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb, posted a 9% jump in UK like-for-likes in the Christmas trading period driven by watch sales.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who is Apollo Global Management?
Investment specialist Apollo Global Management acquired 10% of HMV’s debt from Allied Irish Banks last week which some are predicting could signal intention of a takeover. Retail Week takes a look at the company.
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NewsBluewater attracts new retailers
Forever 21, Mappin & Webb, Crocs and Beaverbrooks have launched stores within Bluewater shopping centre.
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NewsAurum to revamp ‘jewel in crown’ as suitors circle
Plans drawn up for ‘fresh and dynamic’ Mappin & Webb following strong year.
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NewsAurum full year EBITDA soars as sale process continues
Aurum revealed its EBITDA soared 38% to £22.5m in its full year as interest remains high in the up-for-sale jewellery group.
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NewsLVMH mulls bid for Goldsmiths owner Aurum
Luxury goods group LVMH’s private equity firm is mulling a bid for jewellery group Aurum, which operates Goldsmiths, Mappin & Webb and Watches of Switzerland.
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NewsAurum halts sale process until 2012
The sale of jewellery group Aurum has been postponed until the new year as the management team focuses its efforts on the crucial Christmas trading period.
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NewsMappin & Webb expansion part of Aurum’s plan to nearly triple profit
Up-for-sale jeweller Aurum plans to launch Mappin & Webb internationally and push high-margin growth areas as part of plans to grow EBITDA from £16.1m to £40m over the next three to five years.
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NewsAurum gears up to select preferred bidder in its £200m sale process
Jewellery group Aurum, which owns chains including Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb, is expected to pick a preferred bidder for its 165-store business by mid-summer.
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NewsGoldsmiths-owner Aurum reports 'outstanding' Christmas
Jewellery group Aurum has reported an “outstanding” Christmas, helped by improved availability and ranging.
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Opinion
House of Fraser joins Barclaycard reward scheme
House of Fraser is the latest retailer to join the Barclaycard’s reward scheme, Barclaycard Freedom, in time for Christmas.
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NewsAurum wants Mappin to be ‘next Tiffany’
Jewellery group Aurum aims to lift sales above £350m this financial year with a plan to turn Mappin & Webb into “the next Tiffany”.
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NewsAurum to revitalise its Mappin & Webb fascia
Jewellery group Aurum has outlined plans to invest in its staff and rebrand its Mappin & Webb fascia after completing financial restructuring.
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NewsGoldsmiths owner Aurum agrees refinancing
Aurum, the jewellery group formerly backed by Baugur, has agreed a debt for equity swap with lenders and said recent performance has been ahead of expectations.
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NewsAurum drafts in top troubleshooter
Jewellery group Aurum, owner of Mappin & Webb, Goldsmiths and Watches of Switzerland, has parachuted in retail restructuring and turnaround specialist Ian Gray to renegotiate rents with its landlords.