All Mothercare articles
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News
Mothercare sales slip as it swings to loss
Mothercare has posted falling sales and sliding profits as it swings to a loss during the first half.
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Mothercare commences refinancing talks as global sales drop
Mothercare has reported a drop in revenue and international sales as it commenced refinancing discussions with lenders to renegotiate or refinance debt facilities.
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Mothercare records drop in sales as it ‘continues refinancing’
Mothercare has posted a decline in revenue and international sales as it continues efforts to “refinance the group” and ensure “adequate and appropriate financing for the future”.
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Mothercare revenue and profit declines ahead of refinancing
Mothercare has reported a drop in revenue and profit ahead of completing a refinancing of the business to ensure it has “adequate and appropriate” funds for the future.
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Mothercare CEO steps down after five months
Chief executive of Mothercare Daniel Le Vesconte has stepped down after just five months at the helm.
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Analysis
Tracker: Retail reacts to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Retail Week rounds up the actions being taken by retailers in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Last updated March 29, 2022.
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News
Mothercare finalises its franchise deal with Boots
Struggling retailer Mothercare has announced a franchise deal with Boots that will see its current range of products extended in the health and beauty retailer’s stores.
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Mothercare eyes new funding as interim boss stands down
Mothercare is in discussion with a number of prospective lenders over new funding as its interim chief executive steps down.
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Mothercare chief executive steps down in wider board reshuffle
Mothercare’s chief executive has stepped down from his role among a raft of other senior changes as the embattled retailer continues its international franchise push.
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Boots to stock Mothercare products in franchise tie-up
Boots is to start selling Mothercare products after agreeing to become its exclusive franchise partner in the UK.
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News
Mothercare UK losses deepen during ‘extraordinarily challenging’ period
Mothercare UK has reported widening losses in the first half of the financial year, starkly highlighting the issues which led to its being placed into administration in November.
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Mothercare UK tumbles into administration with the loss of 2,800 jobs
Mothercare’s UK arm has officially appointed administrators and will close all of its stores and offices with the loss of 2,800 jobs.
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Opinion
Leader: Will Mothercare administration signal death knell for CVAs?
As recently as May, having won approval for a CVA last year, Mothercare chief executive Mark Newton-Jones was bullish about the retailer’s turnaround prospects.
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News
Mothercare notifies intent to appoint administrators
Mothercare has announced that it has notified an intention to appoint administrators and claimed its store estate was not “attractive enough” for third-party franchise operators.
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Analysis
Gender stereotypes in advertising: how not to fall foul of the new rules
The Advertising Standards Authority recently banned two ads under new rules to prevent depictions of harmful gender stereotypes. What should retailers take heed of to make sure they don’t fall foul of the regulations?
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News
Mothercare warns on profits as it seeks to offload UK arm
Mothercare has warned that its full-year losses are likely to be in line with its previous financial year’s as it kicks off talks to sell struggling UK stores.
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Agenda: Tesco, Ted Baker and Boohoo update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Tesco, Boohoo, Majestic Wine and the postponed result of the Arcadia CVA vote on the agenda.
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News
Agenda: AO.com, Card Factory and Joules update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from AO.com and Card Factory and the result of the Arcadia CVA vote on the agenda.
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Agenda: Pepkor Europe and GFK consumer confidence
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with an update from Pepkor Europe and GFK’s latest consumer confidence survey on the agenda.
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News
Mothercare heralds ‘sounder footing' despite swelling losses
Mothercare has insisted that it is on firmer financial footing despite increased losses.