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The White Company CEO apologises for delays

Mary Homer, the chief executive officer of The White Company, has taken to social media to address the mounting number of delays experienced by customers. In an Instagram post on the retailer’s official page, Homer said that the turbulence had been caused by the process of moving to a new distribution centre started a few weeks ago. She...

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The White Company names new CEO

British lifestyle retailer The White Company has appointed Sainsbury’s general merchandise boss Paula Nickolds as its new chief executive. Nickolds will succeed Mary Homer, who is stepping down this summer after seven years to pursue a non-executive portfolio. She will join The White Company in April to allow a “smooth transition” as the...

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The White Company sees profits increase despite ‘extremely challenging’ year

The White Company has reported an increase in profit and turnover in the 52 weeks to August 1 2020, despite the last five months of the year being impacted by the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The British apparel and homeware retailer’s operating profit in the year increased 4 percent to 14.1 million pounds, while turnover also increased 4...

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The White Company posts rise in annual turnover and profit

The White Company Group has changed its year-end date to the end of July to align with its parent company, and so the published results for the latest financial year are for an extended 70-week period. The company said in a statement that despite the ongoing challenges impacting the retail sector, group operating profit of 14.4 million pounds...

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The White Company to open a new store at Westquay in Southampton

Hammerson has announced that The White Company will be opening its first site in Southampton at Westquay. The company said that the new 6,500 sq. ft. unit is expected to open in time for Christmas. Commenting on the announcement, Iain Mitchell, UK Commercial Director at Hammerson, said in a statement: “Across our portfolio, we’re actively...

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The White Company and Charles Tyrwhitt turnover rises in FY17

Bectin, owner of the White Company and Charles Tyrwhitt has reported a decline in gross profit to 14.9 million pounds (21 million dollars) against 15.9 million pounds (22 million dollars), while gross profit margin dropped from 56 percent to 54 percent for the year ending March 25, 2017. However the company said, The White Company’s turnover...

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The White Company's annual revenues grow 7.4 percent

For the period ended March 25, 2017, The White Company reported 1.8 percent rise in its operating profit to 17.5 million pounds (24 million dollars) against 17.2 million pounds (23.6 million pounds) in the last year. According to the accounts filed with the Companies House UK, revenues for the year increased by 7.4 percent to 198.4 million...

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Cath Kidston to relocate Guildford store

Fashion and lifestyle brand Cath Kidston has confirmed that it is moving its Guildford store to the new Tunsgate Quarter retail and restaurant development in the centre of the town. Cath Kidston has signed up to a 1,770 square foot unit in the new Tunsgate Quarter development, which will comprise of 18 retail shops and 8 restaurants when it...

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The White Company partners with British Airways for premium flying experience

The White Company has partnered up with British Airways to supply the airline company’s leading members with luxury bedding and amenity kits. The new partnership is part of the airline’s 400 million pound investment plan to enhance its customer offering, which focuses on excellence in its premium cabin and better quality for all its customers....

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The White Company to create “statement store”

Fashion and lifestyle brand The White Company is to upsize its Bluewater store to almost double its size to create a “statement store” due to open this spring. The new store on Bluewater’s lower Guildhall will span 5,881 square feet and house the brand’s complete range of exclusive lifestyle products, from women’s fashion and accessories, to...

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The White Company's earnings jump 51 percent

UK-based The White Company’s operating profit jumped 51 percent to 17.3 million pounds (21.4 million dollars) in the 12 months to March 31, 2016, a Fashion Network report said. Sales increased 12.6 percent to 184.3 million pounds (228 million dollars). While the business in the UK was witnessed positive performance across its segments and US...

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The White Company sees profits doubled

The White Company almost doubled its profits last year, despite an expensive overhaul of its distribution centre. Sales at the retail chain, which sells homeware and clothing increased by 14 percent to 163.6 million pounds in the year to last March. The takings were boosted by the opening of new stores in Milton Keynes and Norwich, bringing its...