House of Fraser

Quiz issues profit warning leading to 25% share tumble

Clothing retailer Quiz has released a profit warning, five months after announcing a revenue growth of 30%. Shares in Quiz…

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French Connection considering a potential sale

French Connection has confirmed it is considering the potential sale of the business as it is currently “reviewing all strategic…

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What is an administration pre-pack, and how might it affect retail suppliers?

2018 has been a difficult year for retailers: East, Maplin, New Look, Carpetright, Carphone Warehouse, Poundworld, Mothercare, Toys ‘R’ Us,…

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Sports Direct ousts entire House of Fraser management team

Sports Direct has announced it has dismissed the entire management and executive team of House of Fraser following the department…

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Three further House of Fraser stores to shutter due to ‘greedy landlords’

House of Fraser has announced it is to close three further stores in Hull, Edinburgh and Swindon, with new owner…

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House of Fraser decline leads to French Connection store closures

French Connection has announced it will be shuttering more of its stores following the closure of two under-performing branches in…

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The new Debenhams branding might be ‘joyous’ – but is the in-store experience?

This is a pivotal moment for department stores. The ongoing House of Fraser (HoF) crisis has shown the perils of…

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Sports Direct struggling to find auditor as EY, KPMG and PwC refuse role

EY, KPMG and PwC have all declined to take on an audit of Sports direct as the company attempts to…

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How Wesfarmers’ takeover strategy almost sent Homebase ‘down under’

There are few home comforts for Homebase right now. The DIY chain confirmed on August 31 that it will close…

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Sports Direct rules out Debenhams takeover

Sports Direct has quashed speculation that it could increase its 30% stake in embattled department store Debenhams with a buyout…

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