All articles by Jennifer Creevy – Page 22
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NewsThorntons pre-tax profit dips after impairment charges
Thorntons has reported a dip in pre-tax profit but the chocolatier remains confident its turnaround plan will create a revitalised business.
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NewsSainsbury's poaches group property director from Dixons
Sainsbury’s has poached Dixons group property director Philip Bell-Brown to become its director of property development.
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NewsAustin Reed Regent Street store to represent 'brand vision for future'
Austin Reed promises to “reignite the spirit of British heritage tailoring” with its new flagship store in Regent Street.
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NewsRetail analyst Tony Shiret to join RBS
Tony Shiret, one of retail’s highly regarded analysts and a vocal critic of Marks & Spencer under Sir Stuart Rose, is to take up a new role at Royal Bank of Scotland.
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NewsIceland staff to share record £14.6m pay rise
Iceland staff are to share a £14.6m pay increase from next month in a rare piece of good news for the retail sector.
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NewsFormer HoF brand director moves to travel retailer
Matt Chambers, former executive brand director at House of Fraser, has been hired by travel retailer Aldeasa-WDF.
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NewsNext launches apprenticeship programme
Next has launched an apprenticeship programme, set to recruit 1,000 new employees.
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NewsSainsbury's to recruit 15,000 Christmas staff
Sainsbury’s is to recruit 15,000 seasonal staff over the Christmas and New Year period.
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NewsWaitrose appoints executive chef
Waitrose has appointed Michelin chef Jonathan Moore as its executive chef.
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NewsJJB directors to be rewarded on turnaround success
JJB directors are to be incentivised with a reward scheme if they succeed in turning around the fortunes of the ailing sports retailer.
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NewsACS calls on Mary Portas to protect town centres
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has challenged the government’s high street adviser Mary Portas to take decisive action to protect independent retailers ahead of her review.
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AnalysisA little local difficulty
The Co-op is lagging behind its grocery rivals, following the takeover of Somerfield. Chief executive Peter Marks tells Jennifer Creevy why he thinks his critics are missing the point
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NewsWalmsley Furnishing bought by SKG Capital
UPDATED: Parts of furniture chain Walmsley Furnishing, which collapsed into administration yesterday, have been acquired by turnaround specialist SKG Capital.
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NewsTesco to sell Japanese stores but stand by Fresh & Easy
Philip Clarke still backing plans to turn American chain around, but Japanese business is up for sale.
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News90% of shoppers expect food prices to go up in next year
90% of shoppers expect food prices to be more expensive in the year ahead and will use different retailers and store sizes in a bid to get the best prices.
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NewsBargain Booze up for sale with £100m price tag
Bargain Booze has been put up for sale by its private equity owners with a price tag of up to £100m.
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NewsTesco to sell its Japan business
Tesco is to sell its business in Japan as it said it could not build a “sufficiently scalable” operation.
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AnalysisRetail Week On The Road: Midlands
We visit Birmingham, Leicester, Derby, Market Harborough and Nottingham
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AnalysisNeed to know: The plus-size market
The plus-size customer base is growing in number but with limited choice for larger people there are opportunities aplenty for fashion retailers
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NewsWaitrose vows the worst of online problems are behind it
Online scope for Waitrose.com to become more personalised following overhaul, says ecommerce boss