All News articles – Page 494
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NewsTK Maxx owner sues Mike Ashley's Sports Direct
TK Maxx owner TJX is suing Sports Direct amid claims that Mike Ashley’s business breached trademarks through the launch of its Brand Max fascia.
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NewsRetail job losses to hit 164,000 in 2019
More than 164,000 retail jobs will be lost in 2019, the Centre for Retail Research has warned.
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NewsHMV collapse is ‘red flag’ on business rates, boss warns
HMV’s fall into administration throws into stark relief the urgent need for business rates reform, its boss has said.
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NewsHMV enters administration amid 'tsunami' of challenges
HMV has slumped into administration for the second time in six years, blaming its collapse on a “tsunami” of retail challenges.
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NewsSuperdry shares rise as Dunkerton fights for business
Superdry shares rose 8% yesterday as founder Julian Dunkerton battled for a voice in the future of the company he founded.
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NewsCouncils set to vie for share of £675m high street fund
The Future High Streets Fund has launched as councils are invited to bid for a share of the pot to reinvigorate their town centres.
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NewsBoxing Day footfall drops as London defies downturn
Shopper numbers on Boxing Day declined for the third consecutive year as footfall across high streets, retail parks and shopping centres all fell.
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NewsNew Look considers debt-for-equity swap
New Look is mulling ways to cut its £1.3bn debt as it seeks to restore its financial fortunes.
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NewsSuperdry founder Dunkerton considers EGM challenge
Superdry co-founder Julian Dunkerton hopes to call an extraordinary general meeting to win a seat on the retailer’s board.
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NewsShoppers take to the high street for ‘Super Saturday’ deals
Retailers benefited from a rise in high street footfall on ‘Super Saturday’ when consumers undertook last-minute Christmas shopping.
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NewsConsumer confidence sinks to five-year low
Consumer confidence fell to a five-year low in December as shoppers’ faith in the outlook for the economy was shaken.
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NewsBoxing Day footfall drop sharpest since recession
Boxing Day footfall is expected to decline 5.2% this year, in the sharpest fall since the recession.
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NewsBoots launches cost-cutting exercise as profits fall
Boots will embark on a cost-cutting strategy after global profits fell because of tough UK trading conditions.
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NewsOnline sales reach milestone in November, ONS reports
Retail sales rose by volume and value last month, official data indicated.
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NewsTimpson sets out vision for future of town centres
Councils must take the lead on rejuvenating town centres, according to a new Government report led by Sir John Timpson.