All News articles – Page 707
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NewsOcado quarterly sales jump 15% despite 'very competitive' market
Ocado has posted a 15.4% increase in group sales in its third quarter but warned the market “remains very competitive”.
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NewsJD Sports to launch in Australia as profits and sales soar
JD Sports has unveiled plans to set up shop in Australia amid a record half-year for the retailer with pre-tax profits rocketing 66%.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asos and Dunnes Stores
Retail news round-up: Asos is involved in race controversy, while Dunnes Stores in Ireland unveils “Francis Brennan the Collection"
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NewsArcadia overhauls ecommerce payment tech to bolster appeal to millennials
Fashion group Arcadia will launch payment technology across its online fascias this month in an effort to attract more millennial shoppers.
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NewsHermes could face HMRC investigation over pay allegations
Delivery company Hermes may be investigated by HMRC, after a report alleged some of its drivers were paid below the national living wage.
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NewsUpdate: Beales department store to shut a third of branches following CVA
Beales will shut a third of it stores in cost-saving measures, after completing its CVA (Company Voluntary Arrangement).
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NewsOpinion: Sports Direct eyes long-term prize as it aims to ride out woes
Mike Ashley’s bid to tackle Sports Direct’s troubles may have backfired, but some observers were encouraged by last week’s open day.
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NewsM&S multichannel boss Laura Wade-Gery to leave this month
Marks & Spencer exec director Laura Wade-Gery will not return to the business following her maternity leave, the retailer has revealed.
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NewsOriginal Factory Shop names Alistair McGeorge chairman as profits jump
The Original Factory Shop has appointed former Matalan and New Look exec Alistair McGeorge as its new chairman amid sales and profit growth.
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NewsTesco chairman Allan: 'It will take years to solve' issue of excess space
Tesco chairman John Allan has blamed the issues surrounding the supermarket industry on the so-called “space race” within the sector.
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NewsWaitrose commercial director Mark Williamson to retire
Waitrose commercial director Mark Williamson has revealed he is retiring after a decade on the upmarket grocer’s management board.
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NewsMorrisons extends Amazon tie-up with plans for 'hundreds' of lockers
Morrisons has extended its partnership with Amazon with plans to install “hundreds” of Amazon Lockers across its supermarket estate.
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NewsDominic Chappell's former advisors to be probed over BHS sale
Two consultants who advised Dominic Chappell prior to his £1 purchase of BHS will be questioned by The Insolvency Service.
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NewsPrimark full-year like-for-likes dip due to ‘unseasonable weather’
Primark has warned its full-year like-for-likes will drop 2% after “unseasonable” weather in the UK hurt its sales.
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NewsPaperchase considers float to fuel international ambitions
Paperchase is being primed for a £150m stock market flotation around two years after its owners had considered a sale of the business.
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NewsBoden plans more stores and China launch despite dip in profits
Boden plans to open two more UK stores next year and is launching in China despite a dip in annual profits last year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Paperchase, Poundland and more
Retail news round-up: Morrisons and Amazon’s locker deal, Paperchase prepares to float, and The Original Factory Shop unveils chairman
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NewsSports Direct shareholders push for independent review
Sports Direct shareholders have called for a “proper independent review” of the under-fire retailer as investors push for its reform.
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NewsDebenhams to take BHS sites in Gibraltar and launch stores in Australia
Debenhams has unveiled plans to open stores in Australia and occupy former BHS sites in Gibraltar as it moves to grow its global footprint.
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NewsPoundland boss O'Byrne to stay after backing from Steinhoff
Poundland boss Kevin O’Byrne is understood to be planning to stay at the value retailer and has the backing of its new owner, Steinhoff.