All articles by Emily Hardy – Page 48
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NewsMPs to grill property tycoons who backed Chappell’s takeover of BHS
The property tycoons and advisers who backed Dominic Chappell’s BHS takeover could face questioning when the investigation resumes.
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NewsFashion retailers hit by rising cost of returns as online shopping booms
Retailers are struggling with the cost of free returns as nearly two thirds of shoppers send at least one item of women’s clothing back.
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VideoWatch: Why Waterstones designed its new London store with a focus on events
Waterstones’ Tottenham Court Road store opened in December and has hosted a number of events in an effort to engage customers.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill joins Wyevale in pursuit of Tesco-owned Dobbies
Edinburgh Woollen Mill owner Philip Day is understood to be eyeing Dobbies Garden Centres, which was put up for sale by Tesco.
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VideoThe Retail Week with Tony Shiret: M&S results, Debenhams' boss and Dixons
Analyst Tony Shiret joins the team to discuss Steve Rowe’s first big test as M&S boss, Debenhams’ new boss and Dixons’ strong showing
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NewsDarty posts sales lift as Fnac and Steinhoff bids await board approval
Darty has reported a jump in like-for-like sales as Fnac and Steinhoff wait to hear whether their bids have been recommended by its board.
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NewsDixons Carphone boss James unfazed by Brexit uncertainty
Dixons Carphone boss Seb James insists it is business as usual for the retailer, despite wavering consumer confidence in the wider industry.
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AnalysisOpinion: Do price cuts mark the start of the Homebase transformation?
A shift in pricing strategy, seen in stores and marketing, suggests Wesfarmers has begun the process of transforming Homebase into Bunnings.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Brexit could lead to price hikes in everyday items
With a month until the referendum, the Treasury estimates an EU exit would add £220 to the annual cost of food and clothing. We examine the claim.
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NewsFormer Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and B&Q bosses weigh in on Brexit
The former chiefs of Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s and B&Q have warned that shop prices will rocket if the UK votes to leave the EU.
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NewsCo-op revives cloverleaf logo and vows to give £100m a year back to members
The Co-op has revealed plans to revert back to its clover logo from the 1960s and give £100m a year back to members and local communities.
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NewsBHS edges closer to a sale as inquiry resumes in Parliament
Administrators plan to reveal BHS’s new owner this week while preparing a High Court complaint against its former owner Dominic Chappell.
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VideoWatch: Retail veteran Browett on Dunelm's direction and the hurdles ahead
Following Dunelm’s positive interim results in February, boss John Browett looks ahead to new stores with a focus on customer experience.
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NewsMarks & Spencer ditches plans for Amsterdam flagship store
Marks & Spencer has pulled out of plans to open a flagship store in Amsterdam two months after the departure of Dutch boss Marc Bolland.
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NewsBudgens and Londis parent Booker unveils full-year profit lift
Food wholesaler and retailer Booker has reported an 11% rise in full-year profits but warns of “increasing price competition” in the UK.
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NewsMothercare full-year profits up 51% as UK turnaround continues
Mothercare has unveiled a 51% surge in underlying group pre-tax profits to £19.6m but said the international business “remains challenging”.
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NewsGarden centre Petersham Nurseries eyes Covent Garden store
Garden store Petersham Nurseries is eyeing a second branch in Covent Garden, but has said other options are “under consideration”.
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NewsAt a glance: Moonpig owner PhotoBox, the photo specialist in focus
As eBay’s Jody Ford joins Photobox as group chief executive, we take a closer look at the photo and gifts etailer with global ambition.
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NewsTK Maxx parent TJX unveils sales increase over first quarter
TK Maxx and HomeSense owner TJX has posted rising sales across its first quarter as the US-based retailer continues to gain market share.
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NewsInflation falls to 0.3% in April as fashion retailers slash prices
The UK’s inflation rate fell for the first time since September as retailers cut prices to revive sales hit by last month’s cold weather.