All News articles – Page 1103
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NewsCrocs hires Nike director Tim Lyons to lead European retail operation
Footwear retailer Crocs has hired Nike director Tim Lyons to lead its European retail operation.
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NewsConsumer confidence rises to pre-recession levels
In September, consumer confidence reached its highest point since before the recession, marking “good news” for the economy.
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NewsDixons confirms sale of loss-making Pixmania business to German firm
Dixons has inked a deal to sell its French etail Pixmania business to German industrial holding company Mutares AG.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales jump as the weather turns colder
John Lewis and Waitrose sales increased in the week to September 21 as the cooler weather shifted autumn stock.
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NewsCBI calls for business rates holiday to address shop vacancies
Retailers that return empty shops to use should be exempt from paying business rates for a year to regenerate the high street, the CBI has recommended.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse invests £10m to simplify sales process
Carphone Warehouse has invested £10m to “leapfrog” its competitors’ service offer and simplify the purchasing process for customers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Poundland, Argos and Topshop
Retail news round-up September 27, 2013: Poundland plans 11 new Dealz shops in Ireland; Argos to hire 10,000 Christmas workers; and Topshop permanently banned from using Rihanna’s image
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NewsAlliance Boots reshuffles management team as Gourlay takes Walgreens position
Alliance Boots has made three promotions to its senior team in an internal management reshuffle triggered by the departure of health and beauty chief executive Alex Gourlay this week.
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NewsTesco launches speed dating event for starts-ups
Tesco has launched a speed dating-style event for start-ups in a bid to help introduce more new ideas to the business.
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NewsNorthern retailers paying twice as much as they should in business rates
Retailers in some northern towns are paying twice as much in business rates as they should, according to a new study.
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NewsDixons introduces one hour online collection service in Ireland
Dixons has introduced a new collection method in its Irish stores where shoppers will be able to pick up online orders in one hour.
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NewsMoss Bros to launch first overseas websites in Australia, Sweden and Denmark
Moss Bros is set to open its first overseas websites this year in Australia, Republic of Ireland, Sweden and Denmark.
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NewsJohn Lewis redeveloping legacy systems to build omnichannel infrastructure
John Lewis is carrying out a “comprehensive slum redevelopment”, ripping out between 50 and 60 old systems and replacing them with more modern systems that have clear interfaces and can be linked more easily.
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NewsAsda withdraws ‘mental patient’ fancy dress costume
Asda has withdrawn a ‘mental patient’ fancy dress costume from sale after the product was deemed distasteful by the public.
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NewsMoss Bros first half profits increase as like-for-likes rise 1.7%
Formalwear retailer Moss Bros recorded a 1.7% uplift in first half retail like-for-likes as profits improved as it plans to open websites overseas.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Homebase, Asda and Debenhams
Retail news round-up September 26, 2013: Homebase to revamp 15 stores by year end, Asda withdraws costume and Debenhams business development head appointed ICSC chair.
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NewsMade.com hires Match boss as it launches in Italy
Made.com has won the heart of the former boss of online dating site Match.com as it launches in Italy and seeks to expand its European presence.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill complains to BBC over 'unqualified' Panorama claims
Edinburgh Woollen Mill (EWM) has made a complaint to the BBC over what it said are ‘unqualified’ claims made in Monday’s Panorama.
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NewsDogs show off fur coats for Pets At Home's alternative fashion week
London Fashion Week attracted all the top fashion names this season - Burberry, Tom Ford and…Pets At Home.
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NewsIn pictures: Red 5 opens biggest store in Leicester as it hunts larger stores
Red 5 has unveiled its biggest store and the gadget retailer aims to open more larger shops.