All News articles – Page 796
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NewsBoots gets boost from online as first-quarter sales rise
Boots has revealed a slight lift in sales in its first quarter driven by an 11.2% jump in online sales.
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NewsDunelm’s Will Adderley takes 5% stake in French Connection
Dunelm Group founding family member Will Adderley has taken a 5.16% stake in French Connection through his investment vehicle WA Capital.
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NewsSocial media advertising gains popularity but still disruptive, says Mintel
While social media users are increasingly likely to engage with advertising many still consider it distracting, research from Mintel shows.
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NewsMasterCard and Samsung partner on connected fridge grocery app
MasterCard and Samsung have partnered on an integrated app that will enable customers to buy groceries directly from their refrigerators.
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NewsFashion etailer Atterley goes into administration and stops trading
Atterley, the fashion etailer backed by former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy, has been put into administration and has stopped trading.
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NewsBlue Inc plans to close a quarter of shops amid changing retail landscape
Fashion retailer Blue Inc is to shut a quarter of its stores as it seeks to focus on growth areas including online and international.
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NewsPoundland boss admits disappointment over Christmas trading
Poundland boss Jim McCarthy has admitted he is “disappointed” by Christmas trading and said the threat of terrorism may have deterred shoppers.
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NewsBolland hands M&S baton to Steve Rowe: What the analysts say
Following a “disappointing” Christmas in its general merchandise division, M&S boss Marc Bolland is to exit. This is what the analysts said.
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NewsMajestic Wine retail sales rise as strategic plan pays off over Christmas
Majestic Wine’s retail sales grew 7.3% on a like-for-like basis over Christmas, driven by simpler pricing and improvements to customer experience.
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NewsPoundland sales rise dampened by quieter high street over Christmas
Poundland’s full-year profits will come in at the lower end of consensus after decreased high street footfall dampened its Christmas sales.
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NewsRowe named M&S boss as Bolland departs following clothing sales fall
Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland is quitting the retailer and will and hand the baton to executive director of general merchandise Steve Rowe.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Home Retail, Sports Direct and M&S
Retail news round-up on January 7, 2016: Ex-Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy eyes potential bid for Home Retail, and Sports Direct takes 9% stake in Umbro owner.
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NewsWaitrose boss Mark Price warns cost pressures could hit profits
Waitrose boss Mark Price has warned that “substantive” cost increases this year – including the living wage – could hamper its bottom line in the short term.
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NewsCo-op set to defend dismissal against alleged whistleblower
Top executives from the Co-operative Group are set to appear in court from tomorrow as a former senior manager alleges she was unfairly dismissed for whistleblowing.
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NewsThe Entertainer reveals Christmas sales up as online drives trade
The Entertainer had a strong Christmas trading performance as sales were driven by a 40% uplift in online revenues.
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NewsOnline review platform Feefo introduces video feedback capabilities
Feefo has introduced video reviews as a standard part of its feedback service, allowing shoppers to record testimonials for retail products.
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NewsMamas & Papas reports rise in Christmas sales as turnaround continues
Maternity retailer Mamas & Papas has revealed a strong Christmas performance as its management presses on with a turnaround of the business.
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NewsMade.com Christmas sales soar led by rise in mobile purchases
Online furniture retailer Made.com has revealed a jump in revenue over the Christmas period driven by sales through mobile devices.
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NewsCard Factory names B&M’s Karen Hubbard as new chief executive
Specialist retailer Card Factory has appointed B&M executive Karen Hubbard as successor to chief executive Richard Hayes.
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NewsTopps Tiles posts sales rise as strategic changes deliver results
Topps Tiles’ like-for-likes climbed 4.4% in its first quarter in what the retailer described as an “encouraging” start to the financial year.