All articles by James Wilmore – Page 34
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NewsChristo Wiese claims value trend is 'here to stay' as Pep & Co launch successful
South African billionaire Christo Wiese believes consumers’ obsession with value is “here to stay” and the opportunity for up to 500 Pep & Co stores in the UK remains.
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NewsAsos reveals Beighton as new chief executive as founder Robertson steps down
Asos has revealed that Nick Beighton has replaced the etailer’s founder, Nick Robertson, as chief executive with immediate effect.
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NewsAsos founder and chief executive Nick Robertson to stand down
Asos chief executive and founder Nick Robertson is expected to step down from the online fashion giant in the “coming months”, according to reports.
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NewsPoundland launches trial ecommerce site for UK customers
Poundland is taking the plunge into online retail with the launch of a trial ecommerce site offering around 2,000 products.
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NewsThe Hut Group eyes expansion and potential acquisitions with £210m loan
The Hut Group has secured loan terms with its banks as it eyes UK and international expansion as well as potential mergers and acquisitions.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Poundland will not become the next Woolworths
Poundland is a much-loved value retailer with around 800 UK stores, mostly on the high street. Sound familiar?
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NewsJack Wills' founder Peter Williams returns as CEO as Wendy Becker quits
Jack Wills’ founder Peter Williams is to resume his role as chief executive of the fashion retailer and brand as Wendy Becker quits the business.
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NewsRetail recruitment rate expected to reach highest level for 15 years
More than a third of retailers have increased staff numbers this year while the recruitment rate is expected to reach a 15-year peak.
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NewsM-commerce retail sales plateau after rapid five-year growth
The rapid growth in retail sales through mobile devices has stalled for the first time in five years, new figures reveal.
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NewsPoundland to scrap 99p Stores fascia but retain all its shops
Poundland will scrap the 99p Stores fascia and replace it with its own name, following news of provisional regulatory clearance for the £55m takeover.
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NewsBRC warns Government over cost to industry of apprenticeship levy
Retail industry leaders have urged ministers to work with the sector to minimise the financial impact of its planned apprenticeship levy.
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NewsThree quarters of consumers willing to pay more for milk
More than three quarters of consumers would pay more for milk so farmers received a “fair” price, according to an ICM poll for Retail Week.
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NewsAlistair McGeorge quits Australian discount retailer Big W
Alistair McGeorge, a former UK retail executive, has resigned as boss of Big W due to “health reasons” amid a complaint about his behaviour.
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NewsTesco abandons online wine club sparking dismay among users
Tesco is poised to close its online wine club, Tesco Wine Community, and plans to slim down its in-store range.
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NewsHalfords appoints managing director at Cycle Republic as expansion gears up
Halfords has appointed a managing director at its Cycle Republic division as it continues expansion plans for the revived specialist chain.
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NewsAsda Q2 like-for-likes fall 4.7% but boss Andy Clarke vows to stay put
Asda has reported a 4.7% fall in like-for-like sales in its second quarter but boss Andy Clarke has dismissed speculation over his future.
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NewsQVC owner agrees $2.4bn deal for US flash sale etailer Zulily
Online US retailer Zulily is poised to be acquired by the owner of television shopping network QVC in a deal worth $2.4bn.
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NewsChinese tourist spend soars 45% in July after visa rules relaxed
Chinese tourists overtook the French as the second highest spenders in the UK last month, behind only American visitors, according to Visa.
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AnalysisAnalysis: LloydsPharmacy on its Sainsbury's deal and healthcare ambitions
LloydsPharmacy’s acquisition of Sainsbury’s pharmacies reflects its bid to establish itself as retail’s most trusted healthcare specialist
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NewsThorntons shareholders urged to accept Ferrero offer 'without delay'
Ferrero has extended the offer deadline to Thorntons’ remaining shareholders for a third time as it seeks to take full control of the retailer.