All News articles – Page 1000
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NewsSports Direct steps up row with 'anti-competitive' Adidas
Sports Direct has stepped up its row with sportswear giant Adidas and is understood to have reported it to the competition authorities.
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NewsJohn Lewis: Click and collect to outperform home delivery on sales volumes this Christmas
John Lewis boss Andy Street said he expects click and collect to account for more online sales volumes than home delivery this Christmas.
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NewsMothercare rejects two bids from US firm Destination Maternity
Mothercare has rejected two bids from US firm Destination Maternity, which plans to merge the two companies with a new proposal on the table.
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NewsTopps Tiles like-for-likes jump 6.3% in third quarter
Topps Tiles like-for-likes jumped 6.3% in its third quarter as it continues to build on strong sales momentum.
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NewsTesco chairman Sir Richard Broadbent meets with Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma
Tesco chairman Sir Richard Broadbent has flown out to Burma meet with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, Greggs and the IoD
Retail news round-up on July 2, 2014: Sports Direct boss on Adidas, Greggs expects profit and IoD concerned about bonus proposal.
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NewsTheo Paphitis eyes La Senza stores following its collapse
Theo Paphitis is planning to snap up La Senza stores for his own brand Boux Avenue, following the collapse of the lingerie business today.
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NewsLa Senza collapses into administration for second time in two years
La Senza has fallen into administration again, putting 752 jobs on the line, after facing “very difficult trading conditions”.
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NewsTesco trials slimline contactless payment tills in London stores
Tesco is testing slimline card-only checkouts in its busiest London stores in a bid to save space and reduce queues during peak times.
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NewsGrocery inflation falls to lowest level in eight years, says Kantar
Grocery inflation fell to its lowest level since October 2006 over the last quarter as Morrisons and Tesco share continued to fall.
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NewsOcado trials lockers as it aims to extend multichannel reach
Online grocer Ocado is trialling its first physical offer through lockers at its head office before it expands the initiative to external locations, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBathstore sold in management buyout backed by US billionaire
Bathroom retailer Bathstore has been sold in a management buyout backed by US billionaire Warren Stephens.
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NewsBusiness rates reform backed by majority of MPs ahead of general election
Business rates reform is gaining considerable support from MPs as the BRC urges political parties to commit to “fundamental reform”.
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NewsOcado makes profit in its first half as sales and EBITDA soar
Online grocer Ocado has moved into the black in its first half, generating £7.5m pre-tax profit before exceptionals from a loss last year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Burberry, Sports Direct, Carphone and Net-a-Porter
Retail news round-up on July 1, 2014: Burberry appoints digital vice president, Sports Direct quashes rumours it is to buy Office and more.
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NewsAmerican Eagle to make UK debut this autumn
US fashion retailer American Eagle plans to open its first UK stores in the autumn.
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NewsMarks & Spencer reshuffles management responsibilities
M&S has reshuffled management responsibilities, including extending multichannel boss Laura Wade-Gery’s role in order to “ensure one view of the customer”.
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NewsWestfield London launches PayPal app for car park payments
Westfield London has partnered with PayPal to allow shoppers to pay for parking using a mobile device at the Shepherds Bush centre.
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NewsPoundworld secures £26m funding for UK expansion
Value retailer Poundworld has secured £26m in new funding as it seeks to expand its overseas supply chain and grow its UK business by opening up to 150 new stores.
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NewsSales near for Kiddicare and Co-op's chemist business
A sale is nearing for both Morrisons-owned Kiddicare and the Co-op’s chemist business with deals being hammered out in the next few weeks.