All articles by George MacDonald – Page 185
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NewsBlacks rise continues in spite of retail’s fall
Outdoor specialist Blacks bucked a general retail share price dive to be the biggest riser for the second week running.
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NewsArgos tunes in to new Emmerdale ad tie-up
Argos is to promote its new catalogue on TV tonight through an innovative tie-up with broadcaster ITV and soap Emmerdale.
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NewsTough trading is set to continue, says Spindler
Trading at value department store group Original Factory Shop has improved in the new financial year, but chief executive Angela Spindler said retail conditions remain tough.
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NewsArcadia profits to fall by a third
Profits at fashion giant Arcadia will fall steeply this year, owner Sir Philip Green has told staff.
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NewsCocosa raids Asos for new managing director
Online retailer Cocosa has poached a top Asos executive to lead the business.
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NewsBalderton Capital takes stake in online retailer Achica
Private equity fund Balderton Capital has taken an undisclosed stake in online homewares retailer Achica.
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NewsProfits fall at Original Factory Shop
Value department store group Original Factory Shop has posted a fall in profits after a “challenging year” but is confident of continued long-term growth.
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AnalysisLocation-based marketing
Appealing to local shoppers using location-based marketing is becoming more effective as mobile technology is connecting retailers right to the customer
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OpinionDixons heads for Harrods
Ironic that Dixons, which only two years ago was threatened by Harrods with legal action over a cheeky ad poking fun at the famous department store, is soon to be installed as the electricals concessionaire in the landmark Knightsbridge shop.
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NewsStakebuilding raises Blacks’ share price
The market edged up over the week but retailers of all types were becalmed.
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NewsTablets drive Carphone sales but Best Buy concerns remain
Tablet computers have become a key driver of Carphone Warehouse’s performance for the first time.
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NewsWithdrawal of court action clears way for Musgrave's Superquinn deal
The door has been opened for Irish retailer Musgrave to go ahead with its acquisition of bust counterpart Superquinn after court action was abandoned.
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NewsCarphone on track despite sales fall
Carphone Warehouse has reported a “very satisfactory start to the year” despite a like-for-like sales fall at the eponymous division.
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NewsFormer Kingfisher director considers bidding for Comet
Former Kingfisher director Jim Weight is among the bidders for troubled electricals chain Comet, it is understood.
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NewsDixons to open Harrods concession
Currys and PC World-owner Dixons has struck an agreement to run the consumer electronics section in world-famous department store Harrods.
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NewsCourt battle threatens Musgrave's Superquinn deal
Irish grocer Musgrave’s takeover of Superquinn is in jeopardy after court action was launched that jeopardises the deal.
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NewsFormer Comet director Lousada joins Buy It Direct
Former Comet director Toby Lousada has joined online retailer Buy It Direct as non-executive chairman.
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NewsJessops posts first-half sales rise
Cameras specialist Jessops has posted an uplift in first-half sales and says it is beating trading targets.
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NewsJohn Lewis encouraged by demand for new season's product
Department store chain John Lewis has reported strong demand for new season’s lines as it moved out of the Sale period.
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NewsSubdued trading and inflation hits grocers
The latest grocery industry data from Kantar and Nielsen showed inflation-powered sales growth at the expense of volumes.