All News articles – Page 851
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NewsThree-quarters of consumers unwilling to pay for click-and-collect
Three-quarters of consumers believe they should not have to pay for click-and-collect services, a Retail Week survey has revealed.
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NewsVictoria's Secret to expand into the Southwest with tenth UK store
US lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret is poised to continue its UK expansion by opening its first store in the Southwest of England.
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NewsTesco's new UK boss Matt Davies handed £3.2m 'golden hello'
Tesco’s new UK boss Matt Davies has been handed a ‘golden hello’ in shares worth £3.2m after joining the embattled grocer from Halfords.
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NewsTesco's £900m Malaysian business sparks interest from Japan's Aeon
Tesco could sell off its Malaysian operations as the supermarket giant continues a rigorous portfolio review of its non-core UK business.
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NewsShop price deflation remains but consumer summer spending 'robust'
Consumer spending is expected to remain “robust” over the summer but shop prices have fallen for the 26th consecutive month.
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NewsDixons ecomm director Jeremy Fennell appointed Carphone managing director
Dixons ecommerce director Jeremy Fennell has been promoted to the role of Carphone Warehouse managing director, replacing Graham Stapleton.
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NewsHouse of Fraser embarks on 'pioneering' customer-centric restructure
House of Fraser has embarked on a “pioneering” restructure as the department store group aims to put the customer at the heart of its business.
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NewsBooker bosses hail 'good progress' as first-quarter sales edge up
Food wholesaler and retailer Booker has reported a rise in total sales and like-for-likes in its first quarter as bosses hailed “good progress.”
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco Malaysia deal and pay, and store prices
Retail news round-up on July 8, 2015: Japanese retailer Aeon is interested in acquiring Tesco’s Malaysian operations and UK shop prices continue to fall.
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NewsAmerican Apparel to close underperforming stores and axe jobs
US fashion retailer American Apparel is axing stores and jobs as part of a $30m (£19.4m) cost-cutting initiative.
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NewsPaperchase on brink of being sold to US private equity group
Greetings card and stationery specialist Paperchase is poised to be sold to an American private equity firm for £150m, according to reports.
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NewsPoundland names former Sainsbury's executive as new trading director
Poundland has appointed Simon Twigger, a former Sainsbury’s executive, to replace Richard Lancaster as its trading director.
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NewsMaplin names new boss and reports flat full-year profits
Electronics retailer Maplin has reported flat full-year profits and revealed it will have a new chief executive from September.
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NewsUS variety store group Dollar Tree completes takeover of Family Dollar
US variety store chain Dollar Tree has completed its takeover of rival Family Dollar following a year-long merger saga.
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NewsSunday trading: The industry reacts to potential relaxation of laws
The Chancellor is expected to unveil a relaxation of Sunday trading laws in his Budget, but the move has divided opinion among retailers.
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NewsBolland: M&S beat the market in a tough quarter for fashion
Marks & Spencer’s general merchandise arm outperformed the market despite a slip in first-quarter like-for-likes, Marc Bolland has maintained.
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NewsAsos upbeat on full-year prospects after strong third-quarter
Online fashion retailer Asos has reported strong trading performance in its third quarter as group retail sales rose 20%.
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NewsPromotional market hits Marks & Spencer clothing revival
Marks & Spencer has reported a flat first-quarter for clothing and home furnishings but says it is on course to improve margins for apparel.
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NewsSunday trading laws shake-up expected in Osborne's Budget
Large shops in England and Wales are set to be able to stay open longer on Sundays under Budget plans to be unveiled tomorrow.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, Tesco, Sunday trading hours
Retail news round-up on July 7, 2015: Sainsbury’s inks deal for virtual vouchers; Tesco leader of Irish grocery sector.