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Former Hobbs boss Nick Samuel dies
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- 30 June 2010 09:36
Former Hobbs chief executive Nick Samuel has died after a short illness at the age of 58. Mr Samuel guided the retailer between 2002 and 2008 and remained on the board of the company until last year. He also sat on the board of Adili, N.Peal and was a non-executive ...read more
Hobbs sales exceed £100m
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- 31 March 2009 10:41
In the face of a fierce economic storm fashion retailer Hobbs has managed to drive its sales past the £100 million mark. In the year to January 31st, reported sales rose by 3.6% to £101.6 million however earnings at the chain fell as margins were hit by increased promotional activity. ...read more
New appointments to Blacks board
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- 27 August 2008 09:33
Blacks Leisure Group has announced the appointment of Nick Samuel and Andrew Mallett as non-executive directors of the company with immediate effect. Nick Samuel was chief executive of Hobbs from 2001 to 2008 and remains as a non-executive director. Prior to his role at Hobbs he spent nine years as finance ...read more
Hobbs chief resigns
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- 26 June 2008 09:57
Hobbs chief executive Nick Samuel has resigned after seven years in the role. Former Asda deputy chief executive Tony Campbell will take on the role of executive chairman, with Hobbs chief operating officer Nicky Dulieu promoted to the position of managing director. The retailer also announced EBITDA up 2.9% to £21.4 ...read more
New shopping centre brings major retail names to Belfast
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- 07 March 2008 09:31
The highly anticipated £400 million Victoria Square shopping centre has opened in Belfast. Outgoing First Minister Ian Paisley described the development as "a brand new chapter in the history of Belfast and Northern Ireland". The project consists of 98 retail units under a distinctive glass dome, including Northern Ireland’s first ...read more
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