The Independent casts its spotlight over Nick
Wheeler, founder of shirt catalogue Charles
Tyrwhitt, who recently announced ambitious expansion
plans. Wheeler aims to take the number of Charles Tyrwhitt
outlets from 12 to 50 after seeing year-on-year sales increase 30
percent to £65 million.
Phil Wrigley, former chairman of apparel chain New
Look has been drafted in by restructuring firm Hilco to
turn around ailing furniture retailer Habitat.
According to the Times, since Hilco bought the business in
December last year, Habitat has cut about €25 million
(£21 million) in costs, reduced prices and changed the
product mix.
The Mirror makes a big deal of Party
Pieces becoming a licensed to sell England World Cup
gear. A bit of background: Children’s party products catalogue
Party Pieces is owned by the parents of Kate Middleton, Prince
William’s girlfriend. Prince William was appointed head of the
Football Association in May 2006.
Debenhams is creating up to 100 new jobs at its
distribution centre in Peterborough. The site, which is operated
by DHL Supply Chain, supports Debenhams’ ecommerce business,
reports Peterborough Today.
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