All articles by Ellis Hawthorne – Page 10
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NewsPrettyLittleThing unveils quiet luxury-inspired brand refresh
PrettyLittleThing has unveiled its ‘quiet luxury’ style rebrand, marking a “new chapter” for the brand.
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NewsOak Furniture Land CEO: ‘We should be able to take better market share’
The boss of Oak Furniture Land said its focus is now to be more dominant new categories and “take better market share”, following a period of consistent like-for-like growth.
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NewsMorrisons raids Lidl, Asda and Carrefour for new senior team roles
Morrisons has hired three new senior leadership team members and promoted two others.
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NewsWickes acquires Homebase units to fuel expansion plans
Wickes has acquired the leases for several Homebase stores following the retailer’s collapse into administration.
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NewsOcado still in 'constructive' talks with Marks & Spencer over April payment
Ocado is still in “constructive conversations” with Marks & Spencer in a row over a final payment that is due in around a month’s time.
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InterviewInterview: B&Q chief executive Graham Bell on playing the hand you’re dealt
In an industry where many are struggling to see past the first quarter, B&Q boss Graham Bell is architecting a 10-year vision of its future.
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NewsDFS has named a former Holland & Barret CEO as its non-exec director
DFS has appointed former Holland & Barrett boss Tony Buffin as an independent non-executive director.
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NewsB&M CEO to step down as the discounter cuts its profit guidance again
B&M has announced its chief executive is retiring as the discounter cuts its profit guidance for a second time this year.
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NewsAsda has avoided fines despite missing the deadline for its £800m IT upgrade
Walmart has offered its former business Asda a lifeline after the UK supermarket chain missed a crucial deadline for an £800m technology overhaul.
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Innovation of the WeekWestfield has opened a sensory room to support neurodiverse customers
Westfield London has launched a permanent sensory room as part of a commitment to making the shopping centre more inclusive and accessible
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NewsRetail sales crept up in January following four months of falling
Retail sales volumes crept up in January 2025, a change in direction following four consecutive months of falling.
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NewsApple is launching a cheaper iPhone 16e with AI features
pple has unveiled a more affordable version of its iPhone 16, bringing AI capabilities to a lower price point.
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NewsTopps Tiles’ CTD acquisition has triggered CMA concerns
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has identified competition issues with Topps Tiles acquisition of CTD Tiles.
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NewsJohn Lewis has teamed up with Tapi
Tapi has launched its first concession in the newly revamped John Lewis store on Oxford Street.
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DataValentine’s Day: what shoppers are searching for this year
Brits are excited for Valentine’s Day. According to Google, over the past 24 hours, the UK has become the number two country searching around the day of love worldwide, behind only the romantics over in Nepal. But what do they want to buy?
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NewsDunelm sales climb as chief executive steps down
Dunelm’s chief executive Nick Wilkinson has announced his intention to step down from the business he guided through Covid, after it recorded another sales rise in the first half and moved towards the opening of its 200th store.
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AnalysisThe shoplifting epidemic has become ‘anti-capitalist inspo’ for well-off Gen-Zers
Casual pilfering has become a rebellious anti-capitalist statement and a response to cost-of-living pressures for young shoppers. But what can be done to change their minds?
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NewsM&S food boss: “we’re still suffering from an unfinished Brexit”
The boss of M&S food has taken a swipe at “ridiculous” Brexit bureaucracy and expressed his support of the Prime Minister in creating closer ties to the EU.
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NewsAsda’s sales slump must be turned around to avoid credit derating, warns Moody’s
Asda’s chairman Allan Leighton needs to resolve the chain’s operational challenges in the months ahead to prevent further downgrades to its credit rating, according to Moody’s.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland holds guidance as luxury jewellery market stabilises
Watches of Switzerland has held its FY25 guidance following “good trading” over the Christmas period in the UK and US.