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Top 5 Strategies for Successful Retail 2024 Part 5.5, Diversity Really Matters

In today's shifting retail landscape, navigating immediate challenges while focusing on future expansion for success is essential. This coming year sees retailers facing high inflation, ongoing pandemic impacts, and geopolitical unrest, leading to increased costs and financial pressures for manufacturers, retailers, and consumers alike. Despite...

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Mamas & Papas appoints former Asda exec to CFO

Kidswear and nursery brand Mamas & Papas has announced the appointment of Sarah Ashby to the role of chief financial officer, a position the executive had taken up earlier in January. Ashby joined the company from Asda, where she most recently served as senior director, finance for projects, M&A. Prior to this, she had overseen the finance of...

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Top 5 Strategies for Successful Retail 2024: Part 5, Be the Change You Want to See (and Buy)

In today's constantly shifting retail landscape, navigating immediate challenges while focusing on future expansion for success is essential. Retailers are facing high inflation, ongoing pandemic impacts, and geopolitical unrest, leading to increased costs and financial pressures for consumers. Despite these challenges, some retailers have...

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Mamas & Papas plans expansion as profits rise

Mamas & Papas is understood to be planning a ramp up of its expansion strategy as profits at the baby clothing retailer continue to rise. The company is said to be mapping out 10 more concessions in Next and Marks & Spencer, according to The Mail on Sunday, ahead of what could be a record-breaking year for the firm. This insight was outlined by...

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Mamas & Papas increases sales and profit

Mamas & Papas sales for the year ending March 27, 2023 increased to 144 million pounds, while EBITDA rose to 10.9 million pounds and operating profit to 8.4 million pounds. The company said in a filing that retail sales were 31 percent ahead of the prior year with sales in concession stores doubling due to the 15 new store openings and positive...

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Mamas & Papas CEO transitions to chair, new chief announced

Mamas & Papas has promoted its chief operating officer Nathan Williams to CEO as current chief Mark Saunders takes on the role of chair. The move comes as the British nursery and childrenswear retailer gears up for its next phase of growth, which it said will include expanding within existing and into new markets. Incoming CEO Williams joined...

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Mamas & Papas sees record holiday sales

British nursery and childrenswear retailer Mamas & Papas has reported a strong festive trading period with sales “significantly” above pre-pandemic levels. In the eight weeks to December 25, sales were up 16 percent year-on-year. It came as shoppers flocked back to physical stores following the end of lockdown restrictions last year. Mamas &...

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Nursery brand Mamas & Papas posts increase in sales and profit

Nursery brand Mamas & Papas increased revenues by 17 percent in the six months to September. The group posted sales of 126 million pounds in its last full financial year ended March 27, 2022, up 35 percent on the previous year, while full year profits increased to 11 million pounds (ebitda) and 6.8 million pounds (PBT). Commenting on the trading...

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Marks & Spencer and Mamas & Papas ink shop-in-shop deal

High street nursery brand Mamas & Papas is to open shop-in-shops in three Marks & Spencer stores as part of a new partnership. The shop-in-shops will be located in the South East, Midlands, and North East, and will carry over 700 Mamas & Papas products. The partnership will initially launch as a trial, with the potential for more shop-in-shops...

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Laura Ashley announces partnership with Mamas & Papas

Fashion and lifestyle brand Laura Ashley has confirmed a new global partnership with childrenswear and nursery retailer Mamas & Papas. The two brands are to launch a collaborative collection to coincide with Laura Ashley’s 70th anniversary next year that will include baby apparel, nursery bedding and toys, as well as two Mamas & Papas signature...

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Mamas and Papas announces international expansion plans

Nursery and childrenswear retailer Mamas and Papas is stepping up its international expansion post-Brexit with plans to double exports to Central and Eastern Europe over the next year. The Huddersfield headquartered company, which designs and manufactures travel systems, nursery furniture and children’s clothing, has signed new overseas...

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Mamas & Papas posts 2.7 percent rise in Christmas sales

Sales at Mamas & Papas rose 2.7 percent in the six weeks to January 13, 2018, as the company said, personal shoppers spent record amounts at brand’s stores. Personal shopping, where customers enjoy a bespoke visit to a Mamas & Papas store tailored to their individual needs, the company added, now accounts for 18 percent of UK store sales, up...