All articles by Chloe Mills – Page 25
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NewsWHSmith ‘well positioned’ for summer as travel business booms
WHSmith has maintained its guidance and said it is “well positioned” ahead of the peak summer trading period as it continues to take steps towards being a “one-stop shop” for travel essentials.
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AnalysisShein: Why is a London listing likely to get the green light?
As the highly-anticipated London listing for Shein reportedly draws closer, Retail Week explores whether it will get the go-ahead and if so, why.
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NewsSportswear retailer founded by ex-footballer posts ‘strong’ year of growth
A sportswear retailer founded by a retired British footballer has reported a ”strong” year of growth as it continues its expansion strategy.
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NewsFrasers drafts in former City regulator boss
Frasers Group has named the former boss of the Financial Reporting Council as its newest non-executive director.
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NewsWhite Stuff opens more stores in Marks & Spencer
Fashion retailer White Stuff has announced an expansion of its existing brand partnership with Marks & Spencer.
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NewsKlarna hails US expansion as revenues rise
Klarna has reported an increase in revenues and profits as its US expansion continues to supercharge growth for the payments provider.
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NewsFrasers Group tops up Hugo Boss stake
Mike Ashley’s retail empire Frasers Group has increased its stake in the luxury fashion brand Hugo Boss.
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News‘Dirty’ trainer brand plots biggest IPO of the year
An Italian luxury retailer famous for its ‘dirty’ trainers is plotting a float on the country’s stock market, which would be its biggest listing in at least a year.
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NewsBRC calls on political parties to ‘revitalise’ UK footfall
As the race for number 10 ramps up, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) is calling on politicians of all stripes to address the policies restricting retailers from investing in the high street in a bid to “revitalise footfall”.
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NewsTed Baker head office jobs hang in the balance as Frasers deal looms
Head office staff at collapsed fashion retailer Ted Baker have been left in limbo as a potential takeover from retail giant Frasers Group looms.
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NewsAbercrombie & Fitch ups guidance after ‘outstanding’ quarter
Abercrombie & Fitch has reported a surge in profits and sales during its first quarter and upped its guidance for the full year off the back of this success.
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NewsPets at Home holds firm on guidance despite decline in profits
Pets at Home has reported a drop in profits for the full financial year but has maintained its guidance after a “pivotal year” of progress at the retailer.
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NewsScS chief executive to stand down
The boss of furniture specialist ScS, who oversaw an almost £100m takeover at the end of last year, is set to exit the business.
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AnalysisGu: What you need to know about Uniqlo’s trendy sister brand
While Japanese fashion giant Uniqlo continues to steal the spotlight across the globe, its sibling Gu has been flying under the radar. Retail Week takes a look at the rising brand to see whether the UK is in its plans to ‘go global’
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NewsAbandoned online baskets are costing retailers billions in sales
Customers who are abandoning online shopping baskets at the checkout are costing retailers billions of pounds worth of potential sales.
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NewsBoohoo U-turns on executive bonuses after shareholder backlash
Boohoo has backtracked on plans to pay bonuses to its senior executive team after significant backlash from shareholders.
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NewsShop price inflation eases again as it returns to ‘normal levels’
Shop price inflation has eased to its lowest level since November 2021, returning to “normal levels”, the British Retail Consortium has said.
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GalleryPrimark transforms old cinema into new flagship store
Value fashion giant Primark has opened the doors to its second flagship store in Madrid.
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NewsJohn Lewis adds new category to rental service
The John Lewis rental platform, which is powered by Hurr, launched in 2022.
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NewsOh Polly cracks down on ‘repeat refunders’
Fashion etailer Oh Polly has unveiled a new returns policy in a bid to crack down on “repeat refunders”.