More on Me + Em – Page 1717
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AnalysisCarpetright's half-year update: What the analysts say
Carpetright revealed underlying profits fell by a third to £3m in its half-year to October 26. Retail Week takes a look at reactions from the analysts.
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NewsHouse of Fraser EBITDA edges up in third quarter
House of Fraser like-for-likes increased 0.8% in its third quarter to October 26 as adjusted EBITDA edged up £100,000 to £1.7m.
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AnalysisPeople: Who went where in retail - November
It’s all change at Walmart - last month it was announced Doug McMillon will become chief executive, while Richard Mayfield will join from Asda as CFO.
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OpinionComment: The four main delivery trends of 2013
UK consumers will wait at home for an average of over 140 minutes for online shopping deliveries this Christmas, costing the country an equivalent of over £850m. There is clearly a way to go to ensure that the retail back end catches up with the promise of an omnichannel world.
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News99p Stores plans 70 stores with new funding
99p Stores has extended its £25m banking facility with Barclays to fund a raft of new stores.
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NewsCarpetright records a fall in first-half sales and profits
Carpetright has posted a fall in first-half sales and profits as it battled “volatile” trading conditions and suffered losses in its European arm.
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NewsTesco acquires stake in Asian non-food etailer Lazada
Tesco has acquired a minority stake in Asian general merchandise etailer Lazada, which sells products including electronics and clothing.
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NewsFormer WHSmith boss Kate Swann departed with up to £13m
Former WHSmith chief executive Kate Swann left the retailer after holding bonus payments, shares and options worth up to £13m, it has emerged.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on TK Maxx, Tesco and Boohoo.com
Retail news round-up December 10, 2013: TK Maxx accused of inflating prices, Boohoo.com full-year sales rise and Tesco acquires stake in Lazada.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The 7 biggest multichannel stories of 2013
Retail Week looks back over the 7 most popular multichannel stories from 2013.
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OpinionComment: It's too early to call Christmas just yet
Late last month I was asked to present to a German company on the latest retail trends and developments from around the world.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Cath Kidston's success story
Cath Kidston is eyeing a sale in the new year which would potentially value the business at £250m. Retail Week takes a look at the kitsch homewares retailer’s numbers.
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OpinionBlog: The race for Third Place
In ancient Rome the citizens had a propensity for hanging out in public baths, the French, at least as far as the stereotype goes, spent all their time sitting and chatting outside cafes and of course the English had their Renaissance coffee houses, Gin Lane and of course the pub.
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NewsTesco Metro launches augmented reality store fronts
Tesco has launched interactive Christmas window shops in twelve Metro stores around the country, including on Regent Street, with augmented reality technology enabling shoppers to scan and shop using their mobile phones.
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AnalysisIn the news: Cath Kidston chief executive Kenny Wilson profiled
Cath Kidston chief executive Kenny Wilson beamed as he unveiled the homewares retailer’s new 7,070 sq ft store at 180 Piccadilly in London last week.
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NewsKaren Millen profits fall as investment hits the bottom line
Premium womenswear retailer Karen Millen has reported a fall in profits after investing in the business.
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OpinionComment: Why the constant focus on flagships?
Why is it that retailers seem hell-bent on opening flagships and sometimes little else?
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NewsSupermarkets expand ahead of shopping centres for first time
Supermarkets are adding more trading space in the UK than shopping centres for the first time, CBRE data shows.
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NewsShoppers could pay more for food in an independent Scotland
Scottish consumers may have to pay more for food if the country becomes independent as senior executives mull price rises.