All The Original Factory Shop articles – Page 6
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News
Home Bargains cashes in on downturn as profits surge
Value retailer Home Bargains has recorded a 17 per cent leap in operating profits to 34.7 million in its full-year results as cash-strapped shoppers flock to its stores in search of cheap buys.
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Original Factory defies gloom with profit hike
Original Factory Shop has bucked the downward trend with a profit jump of 16.4 per cent to 7.7 million in its full year to March 31.
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Analysis
Good sourcing will keep shoppers coming back
I’m pleased to say that the warm sunny days we had in May lifted our figures. And, after a couple of weeks off, I’m now ready to face what we have left of the summer season, which will hopefully bring more people to town and into the store.
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New Works chief sets out on revival mission
Endless, the private equity company that rescued The Works from administration last month, has sold half its stake in the discount bookseller to retail entrepreneur Anthony Solomon.
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Opinion
Surviving the squeeze by offering good value
I’m pleased to say that the financial year ended with a flurry over Easter in Minehead. As a result, our year-end figures were up on last year, which is great news given the tough start we’ve all had to 2008.
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Original Factory sets sights on Irish stronghold
The Original Factory Shop is to embark on a substantial store opening programme in Northern Ireland.
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Opinion
Springing into action for Easter at Minehead
Easter is a very busy trading period for us and this year it falls very early. As well as an extensive range of chocolate eggs and Easter gifts, this time of year brings new Spring ranges into stores, which involves rearranging and moving merchandise to promote the new lines.
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News
Duke Street Capital buys Original Factory Shop
Value store group Original Factory Shop has been sold to private equity giant Duke Street Capital for 70 million.
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Duke Street Capital buys Original Factory Shop
Value store group Original Factory Shop has been sold to private equity giant Duke Street Capital for 68.5 million.
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Opinion
The busiest times are the most rewarding ones
It has been a busy few weeks. We are now fully into the Christmas trading period and the early signs are very encouraging. Our sales on cards, crackers and wrapping paper are already impressive.
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News
Original Factory sales jump as buy-out deal nears close
Original Factory Shop revealed that a sale of the value store group is likely before the end of the year, as it unveiled record half-year results.
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Opinion
Every week’s like Christmas at The Factory Shop
STORE MANAGER’S DIARY Malcolm Oyston, Original Factory Shop, SOMERSET
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News
Original Factory Shop up for sale
Barclays Private Equity has put clothing retailer Original Factory Shop up for sale for an estimated £70 million to £80 million.