All News articles – Page 1106
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales heat up as temperature drops
John Lewis sales jumped 14.1% to £74.8m in its week to September 14, which it finds “very encouraging for the crucial months ahead”.
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NewsOFT accuses John Lewis, Debenhams and House of Fraser of price-fixing bras
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has accused John Lewis, Debenhams and House of Fraser of colluding with a leading sports bra brand to fix prices.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on TK Maxx and Littlewoods
Retail news round-up September 20, 2013: TK Maxx launches first cross platform ad campaign and Littlewoods unveils its £3m autumn campaign starring Myleene Klass and Mark Wright.
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NewsShoppers shun m-commerce as retailers hope for mobile Christmas
The majority of shoppers are yet to embrace m-commerce and have no plans to over the next year despite retailers forecasting a “mobile Christmas” this year.
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NewsBurberry to open first Scottish store in Edinburgh
Burberry is to open its first store in Scotland in the Multrees Walk shopping district.
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NewsM&S digital boss bemoans dearth of multichannel directors
The lack of multichannel directors on retail boards is hampering the long-term development of digital initiatives, according to Marks & Spencer ecommerce boss Laura Wade-Gery.
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NewsWaitrose begins scheme to scout for future directors
Waitrose has begun its programme to find the future leaders of the business through a three-year graduate scheme.
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NewsAsos UK's revival down to self-help not economy, says Robertson
Asos’ soaring UK sales are down to self-help rather than any improvement in the economy, according to boss Nick Robertson.
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NewsAugust retail sales growth 'exceptionally high' driven by online
August retail sales volume growth was “exceptionally high” against last year, up 2.1%, as consumers continued to spend online.
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NewsBhs launches new TV advertising campaign for autumn range
Department store group Bhs has launched a raunchy new advertising campaign aimed at working mothers.
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NewsRiver Island profits up 12.5% as it invests in new stores
River Island’s pre-tax profit jumped 12.5% last year as it invested in new stores in the UK and overseas.
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NewsAsos to beat profit forecasts after strong fourth quarter
Online fashion retailer Asos has raised full-year profit expectations after strong trading in the fourth quarter.
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NewsLloydspharmacy calls for drug payments reform as profits plunge
Lloydspharmacy has called for the Government to review the amount of money pharmacies receive as reimbursement for drugs by the NHS.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, River Island and F Hinds
Retail news round-up September 19, 2013: Tesco appoints Barclays joint broker, River Island profits rise and F Hind deploys cloud-based EPoS system.
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NewsJD to take on Sports Direct in Oxford Street showdown
A fierce battle in sportswear is set to take centre stage on Oxford Street as JD Sports eyes a new flagship store to rival Sports Direct’s landmark opening on the famous shopping street.
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NewsDigital innovations steal the limelight at London Fashion Week
Trailblazing digital retail technology had a flashbulb-moment alongside catwalk models as retailers put innovation centre stage for London Fashion Week.
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NewsLink between rents and rates irrevocably broken
The link between business rates and rents is likely to have been permanently severed, showing how out of touch the ratings regime has become.
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NewsVideo: Iceland ploughs £7m into new TV ad campaigns
Iceland has ploughed £7m into its new autumn and Christmas advertising campaigns which have a focus on quality to tempt in new shoppers.
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NewsStaples finance director set to depart the office supplies retailer
Staples finance director Sarah Guest is set to leave the office supplies retailer after four years in the role.
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NewsIn pictures: Kathmandu to launch commuter targeted ad campaign as part of rebrand
Outdoor retailer Kathmandu will next week launch a new campaign targeting commuters fed up with the rat race as part of a rebrand of the outdoor specialist.