All articles by Lisa Berwin – Page 56
-
News
Instore mulls sale
Variety store chain Instore has announced that it has been in preliminary discussions about a possible takeover bid.
-
Analysis
Touch of brilliance
Distinctive design made Sir Paul Smith a fashion icon, but he fears that grasping landlords and identikit fashion are stifling creativity. Lisa Berwin meets the legend
-
News
M&S to devote space to Per Una tailoring
Per Una, the exclusive brand created for Marks & Spencer by fashion entrepreneur George Davies, is to open dedicated space for its tailored product for the autumn/winter season.
-
News
Sales flourish at Paul Smith as tourists cash in on strong euro
Legendary retailer and designer Sir Paul Smith’s London stores have experienced a sales surge from European shoppers taking advantage of the strength of the euro.
-
News
Bakery chain rescued in management buy-out
More than 1,500 jobs have been saved at bakery company Sayers, following a management buy-out led by Sayers chairman Sandy Birnie.
-
News
Focus finance director Hoskins resigns
Focus finance director Bill Hoskins has resigned from the business less than a year after being brought in to help save the DIY chain.
-
News
JD like-for-likes soar
Sports and fashion retailer John David Group has announced like for like sales growth of more than 4.2 per cent in the seven weeks to May 31.
-
News
Consumer confidence plummets
Consumer confidence has dropped to its lowest level in four years, as rising costs and fears over the property market continue to take their toll.
-
News
Next to ramp up sales with customer magazine launch
Next is to launch a customer magazine that it hopes will drive sales at its Directory business.
-
NewsJack Wills offshoot to expand shopper base
Multichannel lifestyle retailer Jack Wills is to launch a sister fascia in the UK to tap into an older customer base.
-
News
Lord Kirkham nets £46.3m DFS dividend
DFS founder Lord Kirkham pocketed a 46.3 million dividend last year from his furniture chain.
-
News
John Lewis sales slide
John Lewis continues to be hit by difficult trading conditions, with sales at its department stores down 4.7 per cent in the week to May 31.
-
News
Baugur founder fails to overturn convictions
Baugur founder and executive chairman J n sgeir J hannesson failed to have a conviction of bookkeeping charges thrown out in an Icelandic Court yesterday.
-
News
M&S lowers bonus targets
Marks & Spencer directors must increase earnings per share by 8 per cent next year if they are to receive their bonuses.
-
News
Mel B visits three Debenhams stores to promote lingerie
Debenhams shoppers across the country are today being given the chance to meet Spice Girl Mel B. Mel B will visit three Debenhams stores today in her role as the new face and body of Ultimo lingerie. She will spend time at the London Oxford Street store, the brand new ...
-
News
Credit insurer warns of more retail administrations
Credit insurer Euler Hermes has signalled more retail administrations on the horizon as trading conditions continue to worsen on the high street.
-
News
Joseph hires chief executive
Womenswear chain Joseph has appointed Sara Ferrero as chief executive.
-
News
Ronnie to build JJB lifestyle arm after Qube deal
JJB chief executive Chris Ronnie has outlined his vision to create a lifestyle division within the business following the acquisition of footwear chain Qube last week.
-
News
M&S shakes up stores
Rose ditches traditional structure to divide food and general stores management
-
News
Mothercare reviews estate as results shine
Mothercare has smashed City forecasts by revealing stellar preliminary results and plans for a property overhaul.