Jaeger taps Williams as chairman
Upscale UK fashion brand Jaeger has appointed former Selfridges CEO Peter Williams as its new chairman.
JJB Sports Plc
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US: Dick’s Sporting Goods cuts view despite Q2 profit rise
US retailer Dick's Sporting Goods has lowered its outlook for the full year, after cooler weather and weak consumer spending…
UK: Republic enters administration, 150 jobs axed
Youth fashion brand Republic collapsed into administration today (13 February) with the immediate loss of 150 jobs, after suffering a…
UK: Former JJB chairman charged with misleading market
Former JJB Sports executive chairman Sir David Jones has been charged with allegations of forgery and making misleading statements to…
UK: Retail administrations up 6% year-on-year
The number of UK retailers collapsing into administration jumped 6% in 2012 and this figure could increase further in the…
UK: Olympics help Sports Direct to H1 profit hike
Retailer Sports Direct International recorded a 25% surge in first half pre-tax profits, boosted by strong growth in online sales…
UK: Sports Direct sales boosted by Olympics and back-to-school
UK retailer Sports Direct has seen sales increase 18% on the back of Olympic spending and an "excellent back-to-school period".
UK: 2,000 jobs go as JJB Sports falls into administration
Around 2,200 jobs have been lost as troubled sportswear retailer JJB today (1 October) collapsed into administration after failing to…