All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 41
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NewsMidcounties Co-op boss hits back at Myners over 'personal' criticism
The boss of the UK’s biggest independent co-operative has hit back at Lord Myners over his attack on him and other Co-op board members.
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NewsMorrisons boss: 'Investors will hold our feet to the fire over strategy'
Morrisons boss Dalton Philips insisted his plan has the backing of investors but said they would “hold our feet to the fire” over its execution.
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NewsStore Twenty One faces winding up hearing on Monday
Troubled fashion retailer Store Twenty One has been issued with a winding up petition with a hearing slated for next Monday.
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NewsGrocery market growth falls to 11 year low as price war intensifies
The escalating grocery sector price war led to the market growing at its lowest level for 11 years as the discounters share steal continued.
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NewsChinese etail giant Alibaba files for one of the biggest IPOs in history
Chinese online giant Alibaba has filed documents for its IPO in New York, which is expected to be one of the largest in history.
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NewsTesco to launch own brand smart phone this year
Tesco is to launch an own brand smartphone this year to build on the success of its tablet Hudl.
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NewsMothercare calls in PwC to renegotiate banking covenants
Mothercare is in talks with its lenders to relax its banking covenants just seven months after securing a £90m refinancing deal.
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NewsAmazon and Twitter to monetise social media with shopping tie-up
Amazon has joined forces with Twitter to let the consumers tweet products they like directly into their shopping baskets at the etailer.
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NewsMorrisons forced to apologise for Angel of the North advertising stunt
Supermarket Morrisons has apologised after its decision to beam an advert onto the Angel of the North sparked outrage.
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NewsMothercare asks for supplier concessions to claw back margin
Mothercare has asked its suppliers for concessions, Retail Week has learned, as it vies to claw back margin that has been hit by the price war in the sector.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis at 150: Six ways John Lewis changed the face of retail
John Lewis has been inspiring retailers over the last 150 years. As it celebrates its landmark birthday, Retail Week examines how it has helped shape retail.
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NewsTesco boss Clarke faces renewed pressure over credit rating warning
Tesco boss Philip Clarke faced renewed pressure after rating agency Standard & Poor’s warned of a potential cut to its credit rating.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse like-for-likes edge up 2.3% in fourth quarter
Carphone Warehouse’s like-for-likes edged up 2.3% in its fourth quarter to March 29 despite the retailer’s strong comparatives last year.
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AnalysisIn the news: IPO candidate Blue Inc's incoming chairman Richard Rose
IPO candidate Blue Inc swapped one Rose for another as Ao.com chairman Richard replaced Sir Stuart as chairman.
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NewsBlue Inc eyes Aim entry by summer as it plans to 'supercharge' growth
Blue Inc is eyeing entry onto Aim before the summer as the retailer looks to use the proceeds to “supercharge” its growth.
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NewsArgos retail boss Steve Carson promoted to Home Retail Group role
Home Retail Group has promoted Argos retail boss Steve Carson to retail and customer operations director for the entire business.
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NewsAmazon ramps up US grocery offer as first quarter profits fall
Amazon has ramped up its grocery offer in the US with a service offering cheap delivery of “everyday essentials” as first quarter profits fall.
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NewsB&M Bargains to refinance £585m of loans ahead of stock market debut
Value retailer B&M Bargains is to refinance £585m of loans to get its debt in better shape ahead of its potential flotation.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales soar over the Easter week
John Lewis sales jumped 20.5% to £74.6m in the week running up to Easter as its new York store had a “splendid” first week of trading.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 'Fundamental reform' needed to turn things around at the Co-op
The Co-operative Group has been in the headlines recently for all the wrong reasons. Can the stricken mutual turn things around?