All News articles – Page 673
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NewsMissguided appoints first chief customer officer
Fashion retailer Missguided has appointed its first chief customer officer, with a hire from outside the industry.
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NewsMove of the week: Tony Baines retires from Aldi
In grocery circles, the name Tony Baines is synonymous with Aldi UK.
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NewsAO bolsters click-and-collect offer with CollectPlus
AO has extended its partnership with CollectPlus to allow customers to pick-up AO goods from any of CollectPlus’s UK stores.
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NewsOcado CFO: New warehouse aids international ambitions
Ocado finance boss Duncan Tatton-Brown believes the etailer’s new fulfilment centre in Hampshire will help it finally strike an international deal.
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NewsOcado sales and orders up in ‘strong’ fourth quarter
Ocado has unveiled strong growth in sales and order volumes in its fourth quarter but said “industry wide price deflation” hit average order size.
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NewsSports Direct profits plunge following failure to hedge
Sports Direct has reported sinking profits in a “tough” half year, as its failure to hedge in the aftermath of the referendum hits the business.
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NewsArcadia distribution staff to strike over wages
Distribution staff at Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia group are to stage a walk out today and Monday in support of a claim for the Real Living Wage.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Yoox Net-a-porter and Morrisons
Retail news round-up: Yoox Net-a-porter partners with Disney and former Morrisons boss to be Byron's chairman.
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NewsBlack Friday growth slows as interest wanes, says Mastercard
Spending on Black Friday was up just 2.3% year-on-year across the retail sector, according to the latest figures from Mastercard’s Spending Pulse data.
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NewsPoundworld fined for selling faulty phone chargers
Poundworld has been fined a six-figure sum for selling thousands of faulty smartphone chargers with fake safety test certificates.
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NewsJoules' jump on British bandwagon pays off
British business might be unsure about the ‘Special Relationship’ in the light of protectionist Donald Trump’s election, but retailer Joules is making hay across the pond.
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NewsBunnings boss John Gillam steps down after 12 years
Bunnings chief executive John Gillam is stepping down as boss of the business after 12 years at the helm.
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NewsCoop Italia unveils its 'supermarket of the future'
Coop Italia has launched its ‘supermarket of the future’ as the retailer aims to create an “innovative and informative” shopping experience.
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NewsEstée Lauder launches on Facebook Messenger
The Estée Lauder Companies has launched on Facebook Messenger allowing shoppers to have Christmas gifts delivered in 60 minutes.
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NewsJaeger sees senior management exit amid shake-up
Jaeger’s trading director, product director and chief information officer are exiting the business following a senior management reshuffle.
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NewsJoules sales jump as international expansion continues
Joules sales have continued to rise, jumping an estimated 16.2% in a pre-close update for its first half.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Lego, Asda and more
Retail news round-up: Lego appoints first British boss, Asda sign a deal with Scottish crisp maker, Quiz expands in UK and Ireland
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NewsJohn Lewis sales boosted by final Black Friday deals
John Lewis posted an increase in revenues last week as its final Black Friday deals on Sunday and Monday drove sales.
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NewsToday in retail: Amazon goes no tills all thrills
Amazon is synonymous in the retail industry with eye-catching innovations, but its latest foray into bricks-and-mortar has set a new precedent.
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NewsHouse of Fraser shelves plans for new distribution hub
House of Fraser has abolished plans for a major new distribution centre after a review of its operations, Retail Week can reveal.