All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 45
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NewsMorrisons drafts in Rothschild to sell Kiddicare
Morrisons has hired Rothschild to advise it on the sale of maternity retailer Kiddicare, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsThe Co-operative Group reshuffles executive team to 'revitalise' business
The Co-operative Group has reshuffled its executive team as it vies to “revitalise” the organisation.
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NewsM and M Direct owner mulls sale, IPO or refinancing
M and M Direct’s private equity backer TA Associates is considering its options for the etailer which could include a sale or float.
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NewsSit-Up TV rescued as creditors approve CVA
Sit Up TV’s creditors have “overwhelmingly” voted through the CVA which will enable the TV shopping firm to restructure its fixed cost base.
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NewsAsos trials first rewards scheme to boost customer loyalty
Online giant Asos is trialling a loyalty scheme that gives customers a chance to earn points as they shop.
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NewsAsos boss expects Russia to become more difficult amid Eastern Europe troubles
Asos boss Nick Robertson said he expects Russia to become more difficult to trade in as the troubles in Eastern Europe continue.
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InterviewInterview: Asos chief Nick Robertson on winning Leader of the Year
Asos boss Nick Robertson took the Clarity Retail Leader of the Year gong at the Oracle Retail Week Awards. Gemma Goldfingle speaks to him about how he built his fashion empire.
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NewsSelfridges promotes womenswear and beauty directors
Selfridges has promoted two of its directors with womenswear boss Judd Crane taking on additional responsibility for accessories.
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NewsOasis restructures buying and merchandising team
Oasis is restructuring its buying and merchandising team as it promotes buying boss Sarah Welsh to product director.
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NewsTesco trials pizza delivery and plots in-store fast food restaurant
Grocer Tesco has started delivering pizza from a south London store as part of a drive to connect with local communities.
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NewsAnn Summers puts underwear brand Knickerbox up for sale
Ann Summers has hired KPMG to sell underwear brand Knickerbox with supermarkets and department stores leading the chase to buy the business.
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NewsPrimark to pay $12m in aid to Rana Plaza factory collapse victims
Primark will this week start making $12m compensation payments to victims of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Tim Steiner explains why Morrisons tied up with Ocado
Ocado boss Tim Steiner explains to Retail Week why Morrisons’ decision to use its intellectual property was the right decision for the Bradford based grocer.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Omnichannel is dead, long live 'total retail', says futurologist
Omnichannel retail is outdated, tomorrow’s shoppers are all about “total retail”, according to trend forecaster The Future Laboratory.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Shop Direct ramps up testing to boost sales, says boss Baldock
Shop Direct is ramping up testing as it seeks to use its “treasure trove” of data to boost sales, boss Alex Baldock told Retail Week Live.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Big brands don't need to pay Google, says Vente-Privee founder
Vente-Privee founder Jacques-Antoine Granjon insisted that big brands don’t need to pay Google to drive traffic.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Vouchering jeopardises brand integrity, warns Asda customer insight boss
Vouchering jeopardises your brand integrity, said Asda head customer insight and pricing Alex Chruszcz.
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NewsJack Wills to hire former trade minister Lord Davies as chairman
Young fashion retailer Jack Wills is expected to appoint former trade minister Lord Davies as its chairman today (March 13).
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NewsOcado fights back against Tesco with free Wednesday delivery roll-out
Ocado is rolling out free deliveries on Wednesday as it fights back against Tesco’s fulfillment charge cuts.
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NewsInterim Mothercare boss Newton-Jones could take on role permanently
Interim boss Mark Newton-Jones is thought to be interested in taking on the role permanently, sources close to Mothercare told Retail Week.