All Oliver Bonas articles
Oliver Bonas is a quirky lifestyle retailer founded in 1993 with more than 80 stores in the UK. Selling jewellery, fashion and homewares, Oliver Bonas largely operates in high-footfall areas such as transport hubs, including train stations and airports across the UK.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisOliver Bonas (Financials)
Following a strong post-pandemic recovery, Oliver Bonas continued its upwards momentum with sales climbing 18.0% to £135.8m for the year ended 31 December 2023 (FY2023).
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NewsOliver Bonas profits have dipped as shoppers tighten belts
Fashion, jewellery and homewares retailer Oliver Bonas has reported rising sales but declining profits for the 2023 financial year as it battles soaring inflation and “subdued discretionary consumer spending”.
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NewsOliver Bonas hails ‘resilient’ performance as sales and profits grow
Oliver Bonas has posted a boost in profits and revenue for the 2022 full financial year as sales remained “resilient” despite the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsOliver Bonas latest retailer to partner with Reskinned
Oliver Bonas has become the latest retailer to partner with sustainable pre-loved repair and resale specialist Reskinned in a bid to give “pre-loved items a chance to shine once again”.
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DataRanking: The top 20 retailers to work for in the UK in 2022, according to employees
Recipe box subscription business Mindful Chef, which focuses on healthy eating, has emerged as the top retailer to work for in the UK, according to employee reviews.
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DataData: The 15 most improved retailers for gender pay equality 2022
Retail Week ranks the top-performing and most improved retailers for gender pay equality this year.
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DataRanking: The 50 best companies to work for in the UK, according to employees
Just two retailers have been named among the 50 best companies to work for in the UK, according to Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2022 survey.
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Retail Navigator Analysis
Oliver Bonas (Overview)
Oliver Bonas is a quirky lifestyle retailer founded in 1993 with around 80 stores in the UK and Ireland.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisOliver Bonas (SWOT)
Although inflation is easing, for the time being consumers will undoubtedly continue to rein in spend amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. This could adversely affect the retailer both in its higher end homewares category and its gifting categories. It will need to be mindful of how it manages its stock during this time.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisOliver Bonas (People)
Founder Oliver Tress remains at the helm of the business.
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AnalysisFive categories set to lose out during lockdown
When the second lockdown was revealed last week, British Retail Consortium boss Helen Dickinson deemed it a “nightmare before Christmas” for retail.
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AnalysisData: The UK’s 15 most improved retailers for gender pay equality
Retail Week ranks the top-performing and most improved UK retailers for gender pay equality.
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VideoOliver Bonas founder: Gender pay gap is a 'blunt' measure
Oliver Tress talks about how paying the Living Wage made good business sense, and why the gender pay gap measure isn’t perfect.
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OpinionOpinion: Size isn't everything for experiential stores
In an ever-changing environment, shopping centres are evolving fast to cater to the demands of both retailers and customers.
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GalleryChristmas in July: Festive health and beauty buys
Retailers have focused on personalisation and do-it-yourself products this Christmas but staples such as perfumes and pampering gift sets will remain on the best sellers list.
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DataData: Top 15 retailers to work for in the UK
In the fiercely competitive retail industry, which businesses are a cut above the rest when it comes to attracting and retaining employees?
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DataTop 30 bricks-and-mortar retailers by sales density
Premium retailers Apple and Burberry top this year’s ranking, while Aldi is the best performing food retailer.
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AnalysisConsumer 2017: Where will people shop?
Over the past five years, many observers have heralded the death of the high street in the face of online growth, but it’s still alive and kicking.
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NewsOliver Bonas profits soar in ‘outstanding’ year
The homewares, fashion and gifts retailer more than doubled pre-tax profits to £5.2m last year.
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NewsAnalysis: BHS is on the ropes, but these five retailers pack a punch
BHS may have lost its resonance with shoppers, but vibrant new retailers are emerging to add a bit of spice to the high street.
