Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Then in 2004 it snapped up rival chain Birthdays – which operated 500 stores, discount business Cards Direct, and a string of Partyland franchise outlets – for 46.4m However, there was no return to form as Clintons hired restructuring advisers last year after racking up 5.4m in pre-tax losses as sales plunged 25% to 96.5m

Planning 52

Planning Supermarket Shopping Management 52

365 Retail

DECEMBER 7, 2021

ISE 2022 returns with a vibrant and inspiring edition, a redesigned show floor and new demonstration areas guaranteed to enable exhibitors to ‘Rise Up. Mike Blackman, Managing Director, Integrated Systems Events comments: “It is very heartening to see that globally, events and exhibitions are returning to strength. Ignite the Future.’.

Returns 63

Returns Planning Management Marketing 63

A1 Retail

MAY 16, 2022

Plans to open a further 30 stores, will create 500 roles across central Scotland, over the next five years. One of the most significant retail deals in Scotland saw the chain of 50 stores sold for £30 million in 2004. With retail sales having returned to pre-pandemic levels, the retail industry is seeing a promising recovery.

Returns 59

Returns Grocer Wholesale Location 59

365 Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Since it began in 2004, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2024) – the world’s premier exhibition for professional audio visual (pro AV) and systems integration – has grown in size, strength and influence to become an industry-defining event.

Point of Sale 74

Point of Sale Returns Consumer Shopping 74

Retail Gazette

JUNE 18, 2024

Then in 2004 it snapped up rival chain Birthdays – which operated 500 stores, discount business Cards Direct, and a string of Partyland franchise outlets – for £46.4m However, there was no return to form as Clintons hired restructuring advisers last year after racking up £5.4m in the year to 27 May 2023.

Planning 52

Planning Supermarket Shopping Management 52

A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

ISE 2022 returns with a vibrant and inspiring edition, a redesigned show floor and new demonstration areas guaranteed to enable exhibitors to ‘Rise Up. Mike Blackman, Managing Director, Integrated Systems Events comments: “It is very heartening to see that globally, events and exhibitions are returning to strength.

Returns 45

Returns Planning Management Marketing 45

Retail Geek

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

He had a reality TV show, 2004-5, The Rebel Billionaire, you know, whatever, 16 contestants. And you can’t just have a, at least in my experience, you can’t just have a master plan and be like, we’re gonna do this and then that and that.

Dead-Stock 64

Dead-Stock Consumer Shopping Marketing 64

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In 2004, Lew triggered the events that led to the break up of Coles Myer and Myer being purchased by the Myer family and private equity firm TPG Newbridge Capital. His next big move impacting on Myer was his purchase of a stake in David Jones, which was designed to torpedo a Myer merger plan with its upmarket rival.

Department Stores 130

Department Stores Apparel Management Marketing 130

365 Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

This opening marks HMV’s return to its first site, where it originally began its journey in 1921, embedding itself once again in the heart of London’s retail scene. Cllr Geoff Barraclough, from Westminster City Council, remarked on HMV’s significant return: “HMV is returning to its historic home on Oxford Street.

Returns 63

Returns Location Shopping Promotions 63

365 Retail

AUGUST 23, 2021

It expanded further in 2004 with the £3.3 billion approach in June but returned to the table with the stronger offer after a rival bidder was the first to have a bid approved by Morrisons. The consortium is now “considering it options” as to whether it returns with another bid. CD&R initially made a £5.5

Supermarket 58

Supermarket Grocer Returns Finance 58