All News articles – Page 756
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NewsExecutive pay is damaging public confidence, UK bosses warn
A group of high-profile bosses that includes Sainsbury’s chairman David Tyler has claimed executive pay in the UK is “not fit for purpose”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Arcadia and Amazon
Retail round-up on April 22, 2016: Arcadia's full-year losses increases at its Irish arm, and Amazon comes under criticism for not providing drone saftey guide.
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NewsConforama increases bid for Darty for a third time in frantic bidding war
Steinhoff-owned Conforama has increased its bid for Darty for a third time as it continues to wrestle with Fnac for the French retailer.
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NewsAll Saints launches in Japan with website and Tokyo store
All Saints has launched in Japan with a dedicated website and opening a store in Tokyo, bringing the number of countries it operates in to 18.
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NewsSteinhoff's Conforama outbids rival Fnac with increased offer for Darty
Steinhoff-owned Conforama has increased its bid for Darty as it wrestles with Fnac for control of the French electricals retailer.
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NewsPracticology bolsters management by hiring former Sweaty Betty director
Retail consultancy Practicology has hired Sweaty Betty’s former digital director as it targets clients in Europe and North America.
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NewsRetail sales flat after disappointing Easter with fashion the worst hit
Fashion retail sales by value fell 6.4%, while March’s overall retail sales fell by 0.1% year on year, latest figures from the ONS show.
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NewsAsda pens Umbro tie-up as grocer targets growing athleisure market
Asda’s clothing label George has launched a partnership with sports brand Umbro as it makes a play for the growing athleisure market.
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NewsGap’s franchising boss exits as retailer shifts power to US
Gap’s franchising boss is leaving the retailer amid a restructure of its business that will see franchising operations moved to the US.
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NewsOasis to launch integrated m-commerce and engagement app
Oasis is developing a new m-commerce and engagement app, featuring a personal stylist booking system and social and editorial content.
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NewsAlmost a third of shoppers 'don't trust' contactless technology
Almost a third of consumers don’t use contactless payment when shopping because they don’t trust the technology, according to a new survey.
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NewsSuperdrug runs open day for suppliers to drive health and wellbeing innovation
Superdrug is searching for the next big wellbeing brand by allowing health product suppliers to pitch their wares directly to the retailer.
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NewsGame lines up £100m loan facility from its largest shareholder
Game Digital has agreed an asset-backed loan facility of up to £100m from its largest shareholder to give the group more financial flexibility.
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NewsFnac raises bid for Darty as takeover battle intensifies
French retailer Fnac has tabled a counterbid for Darty as the battle for the London-listed electricals retailer heats up.
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NewsPets at Home confident on full-year profits as fourth-quarter sales rise
Pets at Home has reported a 3.2% rise in fourth-quarter like-for-likes and said it expects full-year profits to meet expectations.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Darty and Wickes
Retail round-up on April 21, 2016: Conforama snaps up 19.5% of French retailer Darty and Wickes poised to cut prices to compete with Homebase.
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NewsM&S overhauls womenswear teams to improve fashion performance
Marks & Spencer has restructured its womenswear teams as new chief executive Steve Rowe aims to revive the struggling clothing division, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMothercare appoints The Body Shop exec to boost customer loyalty
Mothercare has appointed The Body Shop’s Glyn Birchall as global director of customer relationship management, loyalty and insight.
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NewsWickes first-quarter sales rise as investment in range drives momentum
Wickes owner Travis Perkins has posted a jump in first-quarter retail sales as improvements in range drove “encouraging” trading momentum.
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NewsProduct pack sizes shrink but supermarket prices remain the same
Hundreds of supermarket products have shrunk in size but prices have stayed the same or increased, according to new research revealed today.