All articles by James Wilmore – Page 25
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NewsAsda ploughs extra £500m into price cuts as boss warns of 'turbulence'
Asda boss Andy Clarke has unveiled an extra £500m investment to cut its prices but warned of more “turbulence” for the struggling grocer.
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NewsMountain Warehouse bucks the trend as Christmas like-for-likes jump
Mountain Warehouse has revealed a 14.7% jump in like-for-likes over Black Friday and Christmas and aims to open 15 more UK stores this year.
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NewsSports Direct warns on profits after mild weather hampers sales
Sports Direct has warned it will miss its full-year profits forecast as worsening trading conditions and mild weather have hit its performance.
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NewsBoots gets boost from online as first-quarter sales rise
Boots has revealed a slight lift in sales in its first quarter driven by an 11.2% jump in online sales.
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NewsFashion etailer Atterley goes into administration and stops trading
Atterley, the fashion etailer backed by former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy, has been put into administration and has stopped trading.
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VideoWatch: Day of drama at M&S as Marc Bolland announces departure
With Marc Bolland leaving Marks & Spencer in April, we examine his impact and the journey taken by Steve Rowe from shopfloor to chief exec.
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NewsPoundland boss admits disappointment over Christmas trading
Poundland boss Jim McCarthy has admitted he is “disappointed” by Christmas trading and said the threat of terrorism may have deterred shoppers.
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NewsWaitrose boss Mark Price warns cost pressures could hit profits
Waitrose boss Mark Price has warned that “substantive” cost increases this year – including the living wage – could hamper its bottom line in the short term.
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VideoWatch: John Lewis’ Andy Street on Christmas trading results and 2016 plans
After recording a 5.1% rise in like-for-likes, John Lewis managing director Andy Street explains the impact of shifting trading patterns.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Sainsbury's bid interest in Home Retail - the key questions answered
Sainsbury’s revealed today it approached Home Retail about a takeover in November. The approach was rejected but the grocer may still try again.
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NewsUS retailer Target plans smaller store openings in cities
US retail giant Target is to focus on opening smaller shops in urban areas as part of its roll-out plans over the next two years.
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NewsHolland & Barrett private equity owner eyes possible £1bn sale
Health food retailer Holland & Barrett’s private equity owner is lining up the possible sale of the business this year, according to reports.
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NewsM&S loyalty card chief departs amid allegation she used racist language
Marks & Spencer has lost the head of its loyalty card scheme, Suzanna Broer, amid a report she allegedly used racist language at work.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop Christmas sales boosted by luxury brands demand
The Fragrance Shop has reported a 7.7% rise in like-for-likes over the Christmas trading period after strong sales from luxury brands.
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NewsDebenhams aims to recruit ex-Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire to board
Department store chain Debenhams is in talks to recruit former Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire to its boardroom, according to reports.
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NewsM&S multichannel boss Laura Wade-Gery extends maternity leave
Marks & Spencer multichannel executive director Laura Wade-Gery has extended her maternity leave to a full year to now return in September 2016.
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NewsBoxing Day weekend limited trading hours to drive bargain hunters online
Sunday hours over the Boxing Day weekend are expected to impact store footfall as shoppers plan to go online instead, according to Barclaycard.
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NewsAbercrombie & Fitch brand president Christos Angelides exits
Fashion retailer Abercrombie & Fitch brand president Christos Angelides has left after just 15 months at the US-based business.
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NewsWave of insolvencies predicted as retailers face perfect storm
A “perfect storm” of high discounting and a lacklustre golden quarter could cause multiple insolvencies in the new year, experts have warned.
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NewsRetail sales volumes below expectations in December, says CBI
Retailers’ sales by volume are below expectations in December while growth is expected to slow next month, according to the latest CBI survey.