All Retail Week UAT articles in 21 November 2008 – Page 2
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News
US retailers batten down hatches as trade worsens
US retailers are bracing themselves for further deterioration in trading conditions in the run-up to Christmas after retail sales in October fell below expectations and a raft of retailers slashed forecasts last week.
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Gallery
Store of the week: Carphone Warehouse, Romford, Essex
It’s said that gadgets like mobile phones are heading for the scrap heap. The new buzz centres on “convergence” – handsets that take pictures, play films and music, and allow near instantaneous broadband connection. Oh yes, and you can make phone calls if you feel inclined.
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News
Ralph Lauren to launch range at House of Fraser
Upmarket designer Ralph Lauren is launching its Lauren range exclusively in the UK at House of Fraser stores in February.
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News
Bensons for Beds scores sales uplift from refurbs
Beds specialist Bensons for Beds has recorded a sales uplift from its revamped stores after completing its 1 million makeover of its 220-strong portfolio.
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Opinion
Best Buy can’t walk on water
John Browett and Hugh Harvey could have been forgiven a little Schadenfreude last week.
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News
Asos to expand overseas and up ranges as business booms
E-tailer Asos is targeting international expansion and new product areas as it continues to grow.
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News
Burberry venture to tap Middle Eastern promise
Luxury retailer Burberry is putting its faith in emerging markets as trade generally continues to be “volatile”.
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News
Ted Baker: The City view
Quirky fashion retailer Ted Baker managed retail sales growth of 13.3 per cent in the 13 weeks to November 8, when group sales edged up 1.8 per cent.
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News
Early Sales and consumer belt tightening hit retail share prices
General retailers’ shares plummeted as the market took fright at another step down in consumer spending, tight credit conditions and signs of early Christmas promotions.
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News
Inflation cut ‘won’t spur spending’
A dramatic decline in inflation is unlikely to stop consumer spending from falling for the next three years, research consultancy Capital Economics has warned.
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News
Join Retail Week's campaign against soaring rates bills
Retail Week s Rate Rage campaign aims to stop the government increasing business rates in 2009 and 2010. Experts fear a rise of 5 per cent in 2009, adding £300 million to retailers bills, and a rise of as much as £1 billion following the 2010 revaluation. ...
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News
Jaeger fashions line to toast 125th milestone
Jaeger will celebrate its 125th birthday in style next year with a special heritage fas-hion collection.
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News
Up to 250 jobs at risk at Halfords
Motor accessories retailer Halfords is to make up to 250 job cuts at head office and in stores as it seeks cost savings.
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News
Game pursues potential to take French market
Game intends to continue to beat the downturn by dramatically growing market share in France.
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News
Miss Selfridge ups its game online
Miss Selfridge, the Arcadia-owned young-fashion retailer, has relaunched its web site with a host of new features.
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News
MK One in administration again
Value fashion retailer MK One has once again fallen into administration.
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Opinion
M&S versus Debenhams is only round one
Marks & Spencer has gone head to head with Debenhams in what will be round one of the tussle for shoppers' spending in the run-up to Christmas. But will short, sharp and noisy Sales ultimately really benefit retailers?
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News
Peacocks shareholders inject £20m for expansion
Peacocks' shareholders have stumped up 20 million to allow the value fashion retailer to continue with its ambitious store opening plans.
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News
Original Factory hits six-month sales high
Value retailer Original Factory Shop continued to defy the downturn, revealing its strongest six months to date.
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News
Best Buy plans for Europe will not be derailed
The launch of Best Buy in Europe will not be derailed by the potential demerger of Carphone Warehouse or stark warnings from Best Buy about the severity of the downturn in the US, the retailer has stated.