All articles by Amy Shields – Page 9
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NewsJohn Lewis Clearance hit by hot weather
Sales at John Lewis were lacklustre last week as the hot weather offset the benefits of the start of its Clearance period.
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NewsNew Look goes rock ’n’ roll with premium brand launch
New Look is to offer a higher-priced edgy new brand in its stores that takes its inspiration from fashion and rock ’n’ roll legends.
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AnalysisDSGi and Kesa powering up for the electricals battle with Best Buy
As US giant Best Buy prepares for its UK launch, the dismal results of UK leaders DSGi and Kesa show they must raise their game, says Amy Shields
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OpinionAsos heads overseas
The subdued share reaction to Asos’s full-year results should be viewed as an opportunity to be seized by investors.
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NewsBRC backs advocate to fight for consumer rights
The British Retail Consortium has backed the creation of a “consumer advocate”, but warned that he or she must take an active role in improving customers’ understanding of their consumer rights.
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NewsStock concerns for Threshers franchisees
Some franchisees of troubled off-licence chain Threshers have revealed that they are not receiving stock.
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NewsTheo Fennell founder returns to halt slide
Theo Fennell has vowed to restore the eponymous retailer he co-founded to its roots as a design-led jeweller after returning to the board and increasing his stake.
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AnalysisEBay offers retailers a unique route to market
With the growth of Buy It Now sales, eBay provides a unique route to market for established retailers. So how does it work and how big is the threat to bricks and mortar?
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NewsH&M profits rise
Pre-tax profits at H&M rose 6 per cent to SEK5.78bn (£447m) in the second quarter to the end of May.
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NewsDebenhams launches Blue Cross Sale
Debenhams has launched a Blue Cross Sale today in its latest move to cash-in on bargain hungry shoppers.
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NewsDSGi profits tumble
Profits at PC World and Currys owner DSGi slumped 78 per cent in the year to May 2.
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NewsKesa slumps to full-year loss
Kesa has reported an £81.8m full year loss and said that it does not expect a recovery this year.
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NewsTheo Fennell returns to board and ups his stake in celebrity jeweller
Theo Fennell has returned to the board of his eponymous business and taken a larger share in the celebrity jeweller as part of a shake up of the board.
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NewsIncoming DSGi chairman appointed non-exec director
Incoming DSGi chairman John Allan has been appointed a non-executive director of the electricals retailer.
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NewsDebenhams open offer gets subdued response
The response from investors to Debenhams’ open offer to raise £323m has been subdued, after only 30.3 per cent of the total shares offered were taken up.
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NewsBaugur: who knew what?
Baugur’s financial woes were known about almost a year before it finally collapsed, a new book claims.
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NewsHarvey Nichols to bolster stores appeal by adding fashion online
Luxury department store retailer Harvey Nichols is to sell a selection of its fashion offer online for winter.
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NewsArcandor teeters as talks to salvage business continue
The future of beleaguered German conglomerate Arcandor hangs in the balance after it began insolvency proceedings last week.
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OpinionLuxury retailers are in danger of falling out of fashion
Bullish comments made by luxury retailers should be treated with caution.
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NewsLuxury retail chiefs signal rebound in shopper confidence
Luxury retail chiefs said they are seeing signs that customer confidence is returning to the sector.