Industry Focus
Spirit of Nature under new ownership, more
Adili founder buys Spirit of Nature, more
Accessorize to launch standalone website, Net-a-Porter releases iPad app
Accessorize launches website ahead of international expansion
Hotter expands to US, Karen Millen and Coast parent posts solid growth
Hotter Comfort Concept to launch US catalogue, Aurora Fashion sees sales of 661 million in its first 11 months of operation
sales dip at Screwfix, John Lewis unveils new corporate sales service
Sales are down at Screwfix and B&Q, John Lewis launches a corporate sales service called John Lewis Solutions for Business
BrightMinds buys The Sleepover Company, more
BrightMinds acquires The Sleepover Company, losses narrow at Shop Direct
Findel puts Confetti and IWOOT on the block
Findel says its either sold, or in the process of selling, its Confetti and I Want One of Those businesses
Argos files toxic sofa lawsuit, new FD at Findel, more
Argos files 13 million lawsuit over toxic sofas, Kristine Kirby moves to Monsoon Accessorize, Findel appoints new finance director
Hotel Chocolat, Jigsaw, Mothercare and more
Hotel Chocolat plans to invest in chocolate factory, Mothercare to take stake in Australian franchisee