Sports Direct announces further House of Fraser closures
Four more House of Fraser stores are set to close after new owners Sports Direct failed to reach an agreement with the landlord.
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Mulberry boss seeks clarity from Mike Ashley over House of Fraser closures
The boss of luxury bag maker Mulberry has pleaded for clarity over the future of House of Fraser stores after the retailer’s collapse took a chunk out of its sales and profits.
Shopping centre owner Intu sees property value knocked
Takeover target Intu has seen the value of its shopping centres drop following difficult retail conditions.
Sports Direct buys Glasgow’s Frasers building in £95m deal
Sports Direct has vowed to create the “Harrods of the North” after clinching a £95 million deal to buy Glasgow’s Frasers building in a move that saves 800 jobs.
Retail sales slump ahead of crucial Christmas trading period
Britain’s retailers posted their weakest sales figures for five months in September as consumer confidence took a knock in the face of heightened Brexit uncertainty.
Quiz issues profit warning after sales falter
Shares in retailer Quiz have plummeted after is became the latest retailer to warn over profits as poor trading and the collapse of House of Fraser hit sales.
House of Fraser woes and extreme weather take toll on Ted Baker
Fashion chain Ted Baker has become the latest fashion firm to reveal a hit from beleaguered department store chain House of Fraser as it posted lower half-year profits.
House Of Fraser management ousted by Mike Ashley
Mike Ashley has dismissed House Of Fraser’s senior management team, just weeks after purchasing the department store chain.
ScS sitting pretty despite House of Fraser hit
Sofa chain ScS has shrugged off a hit from its House of Fraser concessions and poor summer sales to post an 11% rise in annual profits.
French Connection sees losses widen amid House of Fraser hit
Fashion retailer French Connection has insisted it remains on track to return to annual profit despite revealing widening half-year losses and an £800,000 hit from the House of Fraser collapse.
Concern rises over House of Fraser gift cards amid Sports Direct silence
House of Fraser customers are becoming increasingly concerned that gift cards for the department store will not be honoured amid silence from new owner Sports Direct.
House of Fraser and Debenhams merger discussed by Sports Direct board
Sports Direct board members have discussed a possible merger between Debenhams and House of Fraser, a company director has revealed.
Debenhams chairman lashes out over retailer’s future
The Debenhams chairman has lashed out at speculation over the struggling retailer’s future, insisting that the chain is not insolvent.
Quiz takes House of Fraser hit
Retailer Quiz has warned that it will take a £400,000 hit from House of Fraser’s collapse.
Fenwick to slash more than 400 jobs as profit plummets
Retailer Fenwick is swinging the axe on 408 jobs as part of a major cost-cutting drive amid a collapse in annual profits.
John Lewis pushes button on rebrand
The John Lewis Partnership has officially launched its rebrand as the group looks to boost its fortunes during a difficult period for the high street.
House of Fraser stores to close as Mike Ashley takes aim at ‘greedy landlords’
House of Fraser is set to announce a spate of store closures this week, with new owner Mike Ashley blaming “greedy landlords” for potentially hundreds of job losses.
House of Fraser store in Telford Centre reprieved, saving 150 jobs
House of Fraser’s store in the Telford Centre is to stay open under a deal secured by the retailer’s new owner, Sports Direct.
New finance chief for retailer Debenhams
Debenhams has appointed a former Domino’s Pizza executive as its new finance chief as the troubled retailer attempts to turn itself around.
House of Fraser on London’s Oxford Street saved from closure
House of Fraser’s flagship store on London’s Oxford Street has been saved from closure, it has been announced.
XPO Logistics axes 627 jobs at House of Fraser warehouse
XPO Logistics is axing more than 600 jobs at its House of Fraser warehouse after a dispute with the retailer’s new owner.
Mulberry warns over House of Fraser profits hit
Mulberry has warned that profits could take a £3 million hit following the collapse of department store chain House of Fraser.
House of Fraser collapsed owing creditors £484m, hitting brands such as Gucci
House of Fraser collapsed owing creditors such as Armani, Diesel and Prada a total of £484 million, new documents have shown.
Major retailer set to leave Granite City
A major retailer has announced it is closing up shop at the end of the month.
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