All News articles – Page 1032
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NewsHarvey Nichols marketing director Julia Bowe steps down
Julia Bowe, the group press and marketing director at Harvey Nichols, is to leave the department store group after 16 years.
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NewsTesco-owned Dunnhumby acquires Berlin tech firm Sociomantic
Dunnhumby, the customer science company owned by Tesco, has acquired Berlin-based advertising technology firm Sociomantic.
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NewsJaeger boosts ecommerce team with three new hires
Jaeger has boosted its ecommerce team with three new hires, including the appointment of former Mothercare head of ecommerce Simon Spencelayh to the same role.
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NewsDunelm like-for-likes up 5% in third quarter
Dunelm said it benefited from weak comparables - this time last year heavy snow put off shoppers - as well as “ongoing investments which have strengthened our customer proposition”.
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NewsKingfisher in talks to acquire French rival Mr Bricolage for €275m
DIY giant Kingfisher has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in French rival Mr Bricolage.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Vodafone and Karen Millen
Retail news round-up on April 3, 2014: Vodafone to open 150 stores in next year, Karen Millen wins another round in legal battle with Dunnes Stores over design infringement
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill extends multi-fascia store format pilot
Edinburgh Woollen Mill is extending its pilot of a multi-fascia format which pulls its Peacocks, EWM and Ponden Mill fascias under one roof.
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NewsKitbag to pilot event retail with Ryder Cup click-and-collect store
Findel-owned sports specialist Kitbag will launch a click-and-collect store at The Ryder Cup in Gleneagles in September.
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NewsAmerican Eagle launches fasion range for dogs, or does it?
American Eagle, the US fashion retailer, seems to have launched a fashion range for dogs and their owners with its American Beagle label.
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NewsVodafone to open 150 UK stores over next 12 months
Vodafone is set to expand its presence in the UK with the opening of 150 stores over the next 12 months, creating 1,400 jobs.
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NewsSports Direct shareholders reject proposal for Mike Ashley bonus
Sports Direct shareholders have once again rejected proposals to introduce a bonus scheme for founder Mike Ashley.
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NewsHomewares retailer Paul Simon collapses after floods hit sales
Home furnishings retailer Paul Simon has collapsed after the recent flooding meant shoppers could not reach some stores, hitting revenue.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to offer online order collection from 4,300 locations in France
Marks & Spencer is to tap into a network of 4,300 online order collection points in France as it increasingly adopts a multichannel approach to international expansion.
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NewsPoundstretcher eyes growth in Africa as it builds presence in Zambia
Poundstretcher has opened a second store in Zambia this week as it seeks to expand in the region.
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NewsOverseas to account for 90% of Asos sales as it invests for future
Asos boss Nick Robertson reinforced he is building a global giant as he predicts overseas will account for 90% of sales in four years time.
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NewsWHSmith travel boss joins Kate Swann at SSP
Simon Smith, the managing director of WHSmith’s travel division, has been appointed chief executive of SSP UK & Ireland, joining his former boss Kate Swann who left the retailer last year to head up the travel retail franchisee.
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NewsClaire's appoints European boss Beatrice Lafon as global chief executive
Accessories retailer Claire’s has appointed European boss Beatrice Lafon as its global chief executive replacing James D. Fielding.
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NewsAsos pre-tax profits fall 22% as it invests for long-term growth
Asos first-half pre-tax profits fell 22% as it ploughed money into the business to reach its growth ambitions of generating sales of £2.5bn.
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NewsDebenhams revamps personal shopper service and offers money-off vouchers
Debenhams is aiming to woo shoppers with a revamped personal shopping service and a generous money-off promotion.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose roll out Google Apps to 60,000 staff
Waitrose and John Lewis are rolling out Google Apps to a combined total of 60,000 users in a bid to improve innovation at the two retailers.