All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 43
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NewsNext chief executive Lord Wolfson takes home £4.65m
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson took home £4.65m including a £3.6m bonus in the fashion retailer’s last financial year.
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NewsPhotobox ramps up m-commerce offer in bid to build business
IPO candidate and Moonpig owner Photobox is ramping up m-commerce as it aims to build the business through more acquisitions.
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NewsMothercare aims for more exclusives as finance director rules out move to chief executive role
Mothercare aims to woo shoppers with more exclusive products and finance director Matt Smith has ruled himself out from the race to become chief executive.
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NewsAo.com unveils 40% growth in full year sales
Ao.com has confirmed that it finished its year to March 31 in line with market expectations with unaudited sales growth of 40%.
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NewsMothercare UK like-for-likes flat as worldwide sales dip
Mothercare group network sales dipped 2.5% in its fourth quarter as its UK business showed some improvement with flat like-for-likes.
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NewsWHSmith first half profits rise as cost-cutting continues
WHSmith pre-tax profit rose 3% to £69m despite like-for-like sales falling 4% in its first half as cost saving continues at the business.
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NewsMarks & Spencer like-for-likes flat but clothing sales improve
Under-pressure Marks & Spencer reported flat like-for-likes but its clothing performance picked up over the fourth quarter.
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NewsLord Myners quits The Co-op board as reform opposition mounts
Lord Myners, the man brought in to reform the troubled Co-operative Group, has resigned from its board as opposition to his proposals mount within the mutual.
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NewsThe Hut Group to 'disrupt' property market with new acquisition Preloved
Etailer The Hut Group is attempting to disrupt the estate agency market by waiving all fees in April on the website of new acquisition Preloved.
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NewsRakuten's Play.com restructures management and puts staff into consultation
Rakuten’s Play.com is restructuring, including reshuffling senior management and putting employees across the business into consultation.
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NewsTesco to replace chief marketing officer after year in role
Tesco is to hire a new chief marketing officer sidelining Matt Atkinson, who took on the same role at the grocer just over a year ago, according to reports.
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NewsAsda, Morrisons and Selfridges back bid to extend Sunday trading
Some of the UK’s biggest retailers, including Asda, Morrisons and Selfridges, are backing a Parliamentary bid to extend Sunday trading laws.
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NewsMade.com latest etailer to eye IPO as it holds talks with advisers
Made.com, the online furniture specialist backed by Lastminute.com co-founder Brent Hoberman, is the latest etailer to explore an IPO.
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NewsMike Ashley and Sir Tom Hunter face legal row over House of Fraser stake sale
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley faces a legal row over the House of Fraser stake he acquired from Sir Tom Hunter.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why retailers should tap in to the pink pound
In the week that same-sex marriages became legal in England and Wales, Retail Week looks at how retailers are wooing gay consumers and other previously marginalised groups.
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GalleryIn pictures: Lululemon eyes further London stores as it opens in Covent Garden
Lululemon opened the doors to its first UK store last week. Retail Week takes a look at the flagship at Covent Garden, London.
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NewsHouse of Fraser to be acquired by Chinese Sanpower group as early as today
House of Fraser is set to be acquired by Chinese conglomerate Sanpower imminently with a deal expected as early as today.
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NewsOverseas to account for 90% of Asos sales as it invests for future
Asos boss Nick Robertson reinforced he is building a global giant as he predicts overseas will account for 90% of sales in four years time.
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NewsClaire's appoints European boss Beatrice Lafon as global chief executive
Accessories retailer Claire’s has appointed European boss Beatrice Lafon as its global chief executive replacing James D. Fielding.
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NewsDebenhams revamps personal shopper service and offers money-off vouchers
Debenhams is aiming to woo shoppers with a revamped personal shopping service and a generous money-off promotion.