All General merchandise articles – Page 153
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NewsLovehoney eyes international growth as it plans Coco De Mer store expansion
Erotic etailer Lovehoney is looking overseas for growth as it eyes opening Coco De Mer stores worldwide.
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NewsWilkinson profits plummet 62.6%
Wilkinson’s pretax profit has plunged 62.6% to £22.74m in the year to January 27 due to the “tough trading environment” and £44m investment in stores and systems across the period.
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GalleryStore gallery: Clinton Cards back from the brink
Clinton Cards looked as if it was on the verge of joining retail’s brands of yesteryear, but its new-look store on London’s Cheapside may show the way forward.
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OpinionComment: Wilkinson gives value a run for its money
Shopping at value retailers actually terrifies me. The overstocked, overcrowded stores make the shopping trip a mission to get in and out of the shop as soon as is physically possible so I can breathe again.
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GalleryIn pictures: Wilkinson unveils radical new store format
Wilkinson is leading the multichannel charge in the value retail sector as it prepares to unveil a new-format store offering free Wi-Fi and an out-of-hours, click-and-collect service.
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OpinionComment: HMV - Hope May Vanish?
It is often said that hope springs eternal and that is certainly the way HMV’s management seem to feel, as they still confidently expect profits of over £10m this year, despite their dependence on Christmas trading and despite dismal trading over the last year. But HMV might stand for “Hope May Vanish”.
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OpinionComment: July BRC figures show signs of life
The July sales figures reported by the BRC hardly represented a ‘wish you were here’ postcard from the industry, but behind the monthly figures there were reasons for optimism.
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AnalysisPeople: Retail’s main job moves in July
July is usually a busy month for job moves as end of year results are announced, and this year it didn’t disappoint - some major boardroom changes were afoot.
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NewsShoppers return to West End as Olympics provides boost
Retailers in the West End have reported a improvement in their fortunes as shoppers flooded back to the district, boosted by the Olympics.
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GalleryStore gallery: Harrods’ unveils its new toy department
The London department store, Harrods’ Toy Kingdom is designed to impress both children and parents. It won’t disappoint.
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NewsWest End retailers launch emergency campaign to lure back shoppers during Olympics
Retailers in London’s West End are preparing an emergency “six-figure” advertising campaign to try to lure shoppers back during the Olympics.
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AnalysisProfile: Dennis Millard, interim executive chairman, Halfords
The interim executive chairman of Halfords assumes former boss David Wild’s responsibilities at a challenging time.
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NewsBike specialist Hein Gericke crashes into administration
The British division of German motorbike specialist Hein Gericke has fallen into administration.
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NewsTheo Paphitis strengthens senior management team
Theo Paphitis has strengthened his senior management team across his Ryman, Boux Avenue and newly acquired Robert Dyas brands.
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NewsFifty Shades effect sends Ann Summers sales rocketing 78%
Sales at Ann Summers have soared 78% year-on-year helped by the phenomenal success of erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey.
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OpinionComment: Airports can provide a great retail experience
There is something about airport terminals that makes people behave completely out of character.
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OpinionComment: The Olympics are a time to be positive
People love to moan, about the Olympics or retail, but the right attitude is key.
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NewsGo Outdoors threatens Cotswold with legal letter
Go Outdoors’ solicitor has written to Cotswold Outdoor, raising the prospect of legal action following claims that Cotswold has warned suppliers off doing business with the rival retailer.
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NewsRetailers on their marks to chase Olympic gold
Hopes are high for boost to consumer sentiment and Games sales fillip.
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NewsHobbycraft to drive multichannel as profits rise
Arts and crafts specialist Hobbycraft is to ramp up its multichannel offer.