All articles by James Wilmore – Page 29
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NewsConviviality half-year sales boosted after Matthew Clark deal
Conviviality has reported a 38% jump in half-year sales helped by the acquisition of drinks wholesaler Matthew Clark.
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NewsCard Factory nine-month sales up 7.9% after new stores boost
Card Factory has revealed its nine-month sales rose 7.9% helped by new store openings and its growing online business.
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NewsJohn Lewis plans launch in Europe with de Bijenkorf tie-up
John Lewis will have its first physical presence in Europe after revealing plans to open shop-in-shops in Dutch department store group de Bijenkorf.
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NewsNew Look plans up to 20 more standalone menswear stores
New Look is aiming to open up to 20 more standalone menswear stores in the next 18 months as an initial roll-out has proved successful.
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NewsSunday trading shake-up plans face defeat in Parliament
A move to liberalise Sunday trading laws in England and Wales could collapse as the plans face significant opposition in Parliament.
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NewsNew Look half-year sales boosted by new standalone men's stores
Fashion retailer New Look has reported a healthy rise in half-year profits and sales, with its first standalone menswear stores performing strongly.
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NewsWatch: Boots unveils Jessie J-soundtracked Christmas ad
Health and beauty retailer Boots has unveiled a glitzy Christmas ad, which highlights its beauty gift collection for the festive season.
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NewsWatch: Debenhams unveils Christmas ad online ahead of TV debut
Debenhams has joined department store rival John Lewis in launching its Christmas ad campaign online prior to its TV debut.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose alcohol sales boosted by Rugby World Cup and Halloween
Waitrose sales received a boost from celebrations for the Rugby World Cup final and Halloween last week as sales of spirits jumped 16.5%.
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NewsFrench retailer Fnac agrees key terms with Darty in takeover deal
French entertainment and electricals specialist Fnac has agreed terms over a deal to acquire its domestic rival Darty.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Asda's Black Friday U-turn, Morrisons Q3 and M&S results
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from news editor James Wilmore and reporter Luke Tugby.
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NewsMorrisons boss Potts argues price matching is wrong approach
Morrisons boss David Potts has said it has moved away from price matching as it aims to be recognised for its friendly staff, fresh food and good value.
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AnalysisSuperGroup's half-year results: What the analysts say
SuperGroup has pulled off another strong half, increasing like-for-like retail sales 17.2% while preparing the ground for further global expansion. Here’s what the analysts had to say.
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AnalysisMorrisons' third-quarter results: What the analysts say
Grocer Morrisons reported a 2.6% drop in third-quarter like-for-likes today as it continues to invest in price and reduces its voucher activity.
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NewsWomen turned off Black Friday 2015 after last year's chaos, study shows
Only 39% of female shoppers are planning to take part in Black Friday compared with 51% last year, according to a new survey.
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NewsBurberry bags Sir Elton John, Julie Walters, Naomi Campbell for festive ad
Burberry has revealed details of its festive ad campaign which features Sir Elton John, Julie Walters, Romeo Beckham and Naomi Campbell.
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NewsHarrods pre-tax profits up 4.2% despite "tough conditions"
Luxury department store Harrods has reported a 4.2% rise in full-year pre-tax profits despite “tough trading conditions” in which sales fell.
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VideoThe Retail Week: New chain, Tesco and Sainsbury's pilots, and Sports Direct
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from news editor James Wilmore and executive editor George MacDonald.
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NewsMothercare Ireland exits examinership but plans store closures
Mothercare Ireland has revealed it has successfully exited examinership but plans to close three stores in the country.
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NewsWoolworths warns first-half profits could fall up to 35%
Australian grocer Woolworths has issued its third profit warning of the year as its feels the pressures from rivals Coles and Aldi.