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Debenhams appoints new chief executive
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- 05 September 2011 10:26
Debenhams has appointed Michael Sharp as chief executive. As announced in April, Rob Templeman retired from his role of chief executive and from the board on Sunday.Nigel Northridge, chairman of Debenhams, said: "The board is delighted that Michael Sharp has succeeded Rob Templeman as Chief Executive of Debenhams. "Michael is ...read more
Jane Norman jobs under threat as Debenhams talks break down
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- 01 August 2011 10:02
It has been reported that as many as 500 jobs at fashion retailer Jane Norman may be under threat as talks to save its concessions at Debenhams broke down. The 95 concessions are due to be removed from the department store today. The concessions were subject to a separate agreement when ...read more
Debenhams bucks high street trend
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- 30 June 2011 09:56
Debenhams has announced a positive trading performance, flying in the face of recent poor results announced by many retailers. In the 43 weeks to June 25th, the department store group saw like-for-like sales rise 1.1%, bolstered by online, instore ordering and mobile sales, which rose 77%. despite "significant headwinds" in ...read more
Jane Norman faces administration
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- 27 June 2011 09:56
The high street is braced for more upheaval amid uncertainty over the future of fashion chain Jane Norman. The business, which caters for 15- to 25-year-olds, is reported to be facing administration unless it can secure a buyer in the next few days.If it fails to pull through, the Independent ...read more
PM enlists retailers to act against "pornification" of children
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- 06 June 2011 09:49
David Cameron has said he will summon retailers, along with advertisers, broadcasters, magazine editors, video games and music industry chiefs and regulators for a summit in October to discuss progress in a campaign against what campaigners have dubbed the "pornification" of children. The measure is among the recommendations of a ...read more
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