The appointment of Mark Newton-Jones follows the news of former CEO Simon Calver's departure from the firm last month. Baby and parent specialist Mothercare Plc has appointed former Group CEO of Shop Direct Mark Newton-Jones as its ...
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"Asda has a lot of space in its supermarkets and is looking at different ways to fill it." The Walmat-owned Asda is interested in buying the Early Learning Centre business from Mothercare. Sources have told Express that Asda is one of a ...
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The mother and baby specialist retailer has hired Lazard to advise on'cut-price'sale of pre-school business Mothercare is in discussions to sell its pre-school toys and products business,Early Learninag Centre. The mother and ...
Supermarket contemplated the acquisition six months ago in a bid to refresh its stores. Tesco considered making a bid for mother and baby retailer Mothercare, reports RetailWeek. The supermarket contemplated the acquisition six months ...
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In the UK, sales have dropped 9.9 per cent over the period Mothercare plc experienced a slow Christmas trading period, according to its latest results, covering the 12 week period to January 4th 2014. The firm's worldwide network ...
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US clothing retail chain Forever 21 is planning to expand in the Indian market, with a new partner DLF brands and an initial investment of US$ 50 million. The American clothing retailer, which already has seven retail outlets in Delhi and ...
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Make-your-own cushion products also arrive in ELC, Debenhams and more; start-up sets up licensing arm. A fresh range of craft kits that let kids create their own cushions and masks will debut at retail in July. The MakeMee Woodland ...
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Group is "moving in the right direction" says chairman, as results for FY12/13 revealed. Mothercare executives have said that the infant and nursery retailer is making "good progress" after the first year of its 'Transformation and ...
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PR firm Fizz Communications has partnered with toy industry specialist Oyster Studios to offer companies promotional services. This includes developing marketing strategy, targeting buyers, through to research, packaging, POS, ...
The world’s leading retail labels commit to the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh before the midnight deadline. The Accord now covers more than 1000 Bangladeshi garment factories. Implementation starts now! Clean ...
Mothercare plc, the leading international mother and baby retailer, updates on Q4 trading covering the 11 week and 52-week periods to 30 March 2013 Highlights for Q4 - UK store closures ahead of plan, with 56 loss-making stores closed ...
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Mothercare's total group sales dropped six per cent in 2012, but the retailer's transformation plan means its business "is on a firmer footing". The company closed 56 loss-making stores in the UK last year. Total sales in the UK fell ...
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Online is still the number one go-to destination for mums who are looking for pre-school toys. 58.3 per cent of parents surveyed by ToyNews say they buy their new toys using internet stores. However, one third of those say they also ...
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Computer Generated Solutions (CGS), a leading global provider of technology solutions and services, hosted “The Fashion Business: Past, Present and Future” event on February 22nd at the London College of Fashion. The event ...
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According to design agency Pearlfisher, the tone of the branding is intended bring out the “care and warmth of values behind the Innosense range”. Mothercare’s Innosense bottle has an off-centred teat making it easier to ...
Tags: Mothercare Brand, Packaging, Printing