All Mothercare articles – Page 25
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Mothercare
The inside view from group human resources director Sue Malti.
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NewsMothercare upbeat as profits jump
Mothercare chief executive Ben Gordon said it was in the “best shape” it has ever been in the run-up to Christmas as the mother and baby specialist revealed underlying profits up 15.4% in the 28 weeks to October 10.
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NewsGrocers lead the way as retail shares rise
A raft of results generally in line with expectations and signs of corporate activity returning to the sector helped general retailers keep pace with the index, but food groups were the week’s stars.
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NewsMothercare reshapes portfolio as profits rise
Maternity specialist Mothercare has disclosed strong interim results and unveiled plans to take advantage of property market conditions to reshape key parts of its estate.
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NewsMothercare could suffer from toy discounting
Maternity specialist Mothercare, which also owns Early Learning Centre (ELC), posts interims on Wednesday, when broker Singer expects flat profits of about £9.7m.
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NewsMothercare to extend Indian stores network
Mothercare has signed a second joint venture in India, with DLF Brands, the retail division of a local property giant, to accelerate its expansion there.
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NewsMothercare signs new joint venture to further growth in India
Mothercare has signed a new joint venture with DLF Brands to further its expansion plans in India.
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AnalysisWaste Management: Retail is not a throwaway business
Implementing a proper waste management plan in store not only helps the environment but can cut costs too. And it’s easier to get your staff engaged than you may think.
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NewsMothercare reports UK like-for-likes up 4.1%
Mothercare has reported UK like-for-like sales up 4.1% in its first half and remains “confident” for the rest of the year.
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NewsMothercare buys remaining 50% of Gurgle.com
Last week Mothercare announced that it has bought the remaining 50% of social networking site Gurgle, just as HMV announced that it is closing its networking site GetCloser.
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NewsMothercare picks planning system for international business
Mothercare has selected a pre-season planning application from Torex to support its growing International division.
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NewsMothercare relaunches its maternity range
The mother and baby retailer has relaunched its maternity range to focus on fashion and comfort.
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NewsMothercare boss in line for £3.5m bonus
Mothercare boss Ben Gordon is set to benefit from a potential £3.5m bonus after hitting performance targets.
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NewsMothercare protected by overseas presence
Mothercare’s international presence in 50 countries is protecting it from a slowdown in certain markets, chief executive Ben Gordon has said.
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NewsMothercare reports strong first quarter
Like-for-like sales at maternity specialist Mothercare’s core UK business climbed 5.1 per cent in the first quarter.
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AnalysisRetail Week Technology Awards: the winners
In its first year rebranded as the Retail Week Technology Awards, we are delighted to announce the winners, who between them have shown how technology can be used for maximum impact across all operational areas of a retail business.
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NewsRetail stocks rebound but City still cautious
Has the rally in general retail stocks run its course? That’s what one leading broker said, despite the sector rebounding this week after three weeks of decline.
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Green shoots shrivel as rally grinds to halt
Green shoots shrivelled as, for the third week running, general retailers were in reverse. The sector’s amazing rally over the past few months has shuddered to a halt as a result of profit taking by investors, some nasty shocks and a still uncertain outlook.
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AnalysisMothercare: Making child’s play of growth in a recession
Ben Gordon has revitalised Mothercare with better products, a strong online presence and a focused overseas strategy. Lisa Berwin reports