All articles by Emily Hardy – Page 3
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VideoWatch: Véronique Laury – disrupt yourself or be disrupted
Véronique Laury, chief executive of B&Q and Screwfix-owner Kingfisher, speaks to Retail Week about how the DIY business, and others like it, can evolve to survive.
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DataData: UK high streets getting worse, shoppers say
Shoppers feel that the appeal of UK high streets has diminished over the last five years, with more than a third admitting that they visit less than they used to.
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NewsFootfall falls in March as shoppers abandon high street
Shopper numbers declined ”substantially” last month as a “longer term trend” of reduced footfall has started to emerge.
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NewsWill Carpetright’s CVA put it on a firmer footing?
Troubled Carpetright has today put forward a proposal to close nearly a quarter of its stores and renegotiate rents on a chunk of others through a CVA – a controversial restructuring tool.
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NewsCarpetright to axe 90 stores under CVA plan
Carpetright plans to shutter more than 90 stores and slash rents at more than 100 other sites amid a “fundamental restructuring” of its property portfolio.
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NewsThe Works hires new CFO as it prepares for float
The Works has appointed Gavin Peck as its new chief financial officer as the value retailer reportedly gears up for a stock market float.
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News2,000 jobs at risk as Shop Direct overhauls fulfilment
Shop Direct is set to close three fulfilment centres, putting nearly 2,000 jobs at risk, as it unveils plans for a new purpose-built facility.
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NewsCard Factory to trial new pop-up and clearance shops
Card Factory is planning to launch its first pop-up and clearance stores this year as part of a new trial.
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NewsIceland and Waitrose launch new eco initiatives
Iceland and Waitrose have both launched new initiatives aimed at safeguarding the environment.
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NewsCard Factory full-year profits hit by cost headwinds
Card Factory’s bottom line took a knock in its last full year as increased sourcing and wage costs ate into profits.
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NewsEarly Easter boosts retail sales in ‘difficult’ month
Easter sales compensated for a “sub-zero” performance at the start of March, according to the latest retail sales figures.
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NewsUpdated: Bestway buys Conviviality retail arm for £7m
Wholesaler Bestway has acquired the retail division of collapsed drinks company Conviviality in a deal worth around £7m.
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NewsFoyles flops back into the red as rates hit earnings
Family-owned books chain Foyles slipped back into the red last year as higher business rates knocked its bottom line.
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NewsDixons Carphone UK boss Bickerstaffe steps down
Dixons Carphone UK and Ireland chief executive Katie Bickerstaffe is exiting the electricals retailer after 10 years to take up a new role at an energy firm.
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NewsHMV chief executive Ian Topping steps down
HMV boss Ian Topping has stepped down after five years in the role and is to be succeeded by retail director Neil Taylor.
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NewsBunnings overhauls tagline in bid to woo UK shoppers
Bunnings is introducing a new tagline as it bids to establish itself in the UK and win over shoppers, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBensons for Beds and Harveys reshuffle top teams
Bensons for Beds and Harveys have restructured their leadership teams following the sudden departure of former group boss Stuart Machin, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to measure the value of stores
As shopping habits change, so too must the function of physical stores, or else they risk becoming surplus to requirements.
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AnalysisHow Carpetright’s founder became its worst enemy
Floorings stalwart Carpetright has been in the wars lately. After three profit warnings it is now considering a CVA to exit unwanted stores as sales stall.
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VideoWatch: The Entertainer unboxes new-concept toy store
The Entertainer has spent £700,000 updating its Westfield London store, as it strives to stay relevant and defend itself against the threat of Amazon.