All Mothercare articles – Page 7
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NewsBHS: Greg Tufnell-backed consortium closes in on rescue deal
The rescue deal for BHS, spearheaded by former Burton and Mothercare executive Greg Tufnell, is understood to be nearing completion.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS and Sports Direct
Retail round-up on May 27, 2016: Portuguese consortium closes in on deal to save BHS and Mike Ashley threatens to skip parliamentary appearance.
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NewsTwo BHS suppliers collapse into administration causing 350 job losses
BHS suppliers Cuk Clothing and Courtaulds Brands have entered administration and have attributed their demise to the retailer’s collapse.
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NewsFormer Next and Mothercare exec Tufnell emerges as BHS front runner
Former Next, Mothercare and Burton executive Greg Tufnell is spearheading a bid to rescue beleaguered department store chain BHS.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS and Sports Direct
Retail round-up on May 25, 2016: Former Burton boss ahead in the race to save collapsed BHS and MPs could reject Mike Ashley's offer to meet him at Shirebrook warehouse.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things we learnt from Mothercare’s full-year update
Mothercare posted its first statutory pre-tax profit for five years in this morning’s full-year results. Here are five things the update told us:
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NewsMothercare boss spurned approach over Debenhams top job
Mothercare boss Mark Newton-Jones has revealed he rejected an approach from Debenhams to be considered as its new chief executive.
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NewsMothercare full-year profits up 51% as UK turnaround continues
Mothercare has unveiled a 51% surge in underlying group pre-tax profits to £19.6m but said the international business “remains challenging”.
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AnalysisBHS administration: Timeline plots the demise of a retail giant
As first reported by Retail Week, BHS entered administration in April and the story around the retailer’s demise has developed into a saga.
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NewsMothercare launches finance initiative for suppliers
Mothercare has launched a new initiative to support its suppliers’ financial health, allowing them to request early payment of invoices.
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NewsMothercare appoints The Body Shop exec to boost customer loyalty
Mothercare has appointed The Body Shop’s Glyn Birchall as global director of customer relationship management, loyalty and insight.
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NewsMothercare UK sales advance but overseas revenues slump in tough conditions
Mothercare has reported a sales improvement at its core UK business but overseas trading has been challenging.
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NewsThis week in retail: Tesco, Asos, WHSmith, JD Sports, Debenhams and more
A slew of major retailers report this week – notably Tesco – which will give a good idea of the temperature out there in the industry.
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NewsAgenda: Tesco full-years plus Debenhams, Asos, WHSmith and Halfords updates
Retail Week looks to next week with full-year results from Tesco, interims from Asos and WHSmith, and an update from Debenhams on the agenda.
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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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NewsMothercare's online growth powers UK like-for-like Christmas rise
Mothercare UK like-for-likes jumped 4.2% in the 13 weeks to January 9 powered by online growth.
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DataChristmas trading 2015: Retailers battle it out for the top spot
Find out how retailers have performed during the critical Christmas trading period with our league table comparing like-for-like sales.
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AnalysisReview of the Year: Retail technology and ecommerce trends
In a year of personalisation, mobile payment and drones, we look back at some of the biggest innovations in retail technology in 2015.
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NewsMothercare boss Mark Newton-Jones blasts industry's embrace of Black Friday
Mothercare boss Mark Newton-Jones has blasted the industry’s embrace of Black Friday and says the retailer will only participate “in a light fashion”.
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NewsMothercare half-year pre-tax profits more than double
Mothercare has reported a more than doubling of half-year pre-tax profits as its turnaround plan begins to have impact.