Mothercare

Mothercare losses widen amid declining sales

Embattled retailer Mothercare has reported statutory losses before tax of £21.2m in its half-year trading update, amid declining worldwide sales.…

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Clintons saved from administration

Clintons has been saved from administration after the Weiss family regained control of the business through a new entity. Will…

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Wilko appoints Chris Martin as non-executive director

High-street chain Wilko has announced the appointment of Chris Martin as non-executive director. Martin is currently the chief executive of…

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Mothercare: what was its formula for failure?

Last week it was announced that Mothercare, a constant of the British high street for over 50 years, had become…

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Clintons could close up to 66 stores

Greeting cards retailer, Clintons, has revealed plans to shut one in five of its UK stores, and is looking to…

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2800 jobs affected as Mothercare ceases UK trading

Mothercare has announced it is to cease all trading within the UK, putting a potential 2800 jobs at risk.  Operating…

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Mothercare to appoint administrators, placing 2,500 jobs at risk

Mothercare has announced that it will appoint administrators, less than 18 months since it launched a CVA. The children’s company,…

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Mothercare appoints KPMG as advisers

Mothercare has appointed ‘Big Four’ accountancy firm KPMG as advisers to help assess its options for its embattled retail business.…

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The Entertainer reports 29% increase in profits to £14.7m

Toy retailer The Entertainer has defied the high-street gloom and reported a 29% increase in pre-tax profits to £14.7m. According…

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How to make the most of empty retail spaces

Earlier in this month, The Times reported that the number of vacant shops on UK high streets rose by more…

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