All Specialist retailer articles – Page 6
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NewsMamas & Papas targets growth in Asia
Mamas & Papas has linked up with major retailers in South East Asia as part of its ongoing international expansion plans.
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NewsCard Factory to roll out shop-in-shops across Matalan stores
Specialist retailer Card Factory has entered into a “long-term partnership” with fashion retailer Matalan as it rolls out a shop-in-shop concept in all of its 223 stores across the UK and Ireland.
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NewsMothercare 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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NewsHalfords CEO says services division to outgrow retail business by year end
As Halfords reported strong sales driven by strong growth in its services and B2B division, chief executive Graham Stapleton says he expects the motoring specialist will sell more services than retail products for the first time by the end of this year.
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NewsHalfords autocentres drive growth but cycling curbs retail
Halfords’ autocentres have driven growth, but a drizzly summer and low consumer confidence limited its retail sales.
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InterviewQ&A: Stokke CEO Jacob Kragh on acquisitions, flagships and partner-run stores
Stokke chief executive Jacob Kragh speaks to Retail Week about his M&A plans, store strategy and where he sees the next phase of growth
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InterviewLick CEO Lucas London on giving DIY retail a lockdown makeover
Lick chief executive Lucas London didn’t much like what other home decor brands had done with the place. Digitally ineffectual, environmentally iffy and often unhelpful to any non-DIY savvy shoppers – it’s not hard to see why the entrepreneur thought the sector needed a makeover.
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NewsProCook names new chief executive
Kitchenware retailer ProCook has named Lee Tappenden as the group’s new chief executive, starting in October.
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NewsJollyes aims to be ‘one of the best employers in retail’
Jollyes has set its sights on being “one of the best employers in retail” after launching a suite of new benefits for its staff.
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NewsProCook revenue slips due to ‘toughest economic backdrop’
ProCook has reported a decline in revenue, in a year the chief executive described the economic backdrop as being “one of the toughest I have experienced in my career”.
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NewsHotel Chocolat warns on profits as inflationary pressures bite
Specialist retailer Hotel Chocolat has issued its second profit warning of the year, blaming ongoing inflationary pressures and softening consumer sentiment.
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NewsHalfords delivers sales growth despite market headwinds
Halfords has reported growth in sales and market share in the 52 weeks ending March 2023 as investments in competitive pricing and a loyalty scheme paid off.
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GalleryStore gallery: Lego opens ‘unique’ store at Battersea Power Station
The Lego Group has opened the doors to its new store in Battersea Power Station that pays homage to the community in south London.
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AnalysisPets at Home: What will its world-beating pet care platform look like?
Pets at Home this morning unveiled a set of record results, boasting a 6.6% jump in sales to £1.4bn and delivering an underlying profit before tax ahead of guidance
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NewsExclusive: Pets at Home boss ‘wouldn’t rule out’ international expansion
Pets Away? Once “the world’s best pet care platform” is operational, the boss of Pets at Home says she wouldn’t rule out taking things international.
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NewsPets at Home unveils ‘world’s best pet care platform’ strategy after strong results
Following a strong set of full-year results, Pets at Home has unveiled its medium-term vision to become a “unified pet care platform”.
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DataExclusive: The Works named fastest-growing value retailer in UK
The Works has beaten the likes of Aldi and Primark to be named the fastest-growing value retailer in the UK, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMamas & Papas launches circular resale service
Mamas & Papas has launched a circular service that allows shoppers to trade in baby products or buy them secondhand
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NewsExclusive: Frozen food specialist Cook launches subscription service
Frozen food specialist Cook is set to launch a subscription service later this month, following a successful trial of the new scheme.
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InterviewQ&A: James Hart – founder of Kidly and Asos’ first employee
We spoke to Asos’ first employee James Hart about why he left and struck out alone to create the Asos of kidswear
