The Latest Breaking News from Mothercare

Mothercare warns future ‘highly uncertain’ after Middle East franchise blow

The group’s main Middle Eastern franchise partner expects to shut most of its stores next year as part of a review launched amid the ongoing Iran war.

Evening Standard · Sep 18

Mothercare warns over risk to future trading as sales plunge

Shares in the company fell by 17% to 0.75p on Friday as it revealed tumbling revenues.

The Independent UK · Aug 14

FTSE 100 edges lower amid new US-Iran uncertainty

News of the breakdown in talks between the US and Iran dealt a blow to those hoping for an end to the conflict, sending oil prices higher once more.

Evening Standard · Apr 13

Mothercare looks for new funding as sales in Middle East slide

The remaining Mothercare business licenses the brand abroad after the UK high street arm collapsed in 2020

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2023

Boots launches huge summer sale with thousands of beauty, skincare and electrical favourites reduced

The high street retailer is also offering baby essentials, hair styling gadgets and even air fryers for less, with some going for better than half price

Chronicle Live · Jul 7, 2023

Mothercare boss out after just five months in charge

Shares fell by 40% in Le Vesconte’s five months in charge

Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2023

Companies find it's not so simple to leave Russia; some quietly stay put

When Russia invaded Ukraine, companies were quick to respond, some announcing they would get out of Russia immediately

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

De La Rue picks turnaround expert Whiley as chair

Whiley led Mothercare through the collapse of its UK arm and Dignity through the Covid-19 pandemic

Evening Standard · May 18, 2023

Boots offering Mothercare baby clothes from 90p in huge sale with up to 70% off

The sale ranges from knitted new-born sets to packs of animal-print clothing for toddlers, as well as essentials like hats and socks

Chronicle Live · May 11, 2023

First look at Stack in Bishop Auckland reveals stylish two-floor restaurant and bar space with roof terrace

Developers reveal how signature Stack set-up will fit into the town centre ahead of the start of demolition work on former WH Smith and Mothercare site

Chronicle Live · May 3, 2023