All News articles – Page 862
-
NewsConcerns grow over progress of business rates review as deadline passes
Retailers are anxious about the progress and breadth of the Government’s review of business rates as the deadline for submitting evidence expires.
-
NewsMulberry full-year profits dive, but sales turn around since November
Luxury retailer Mulberry has reported an 86% slump in full-year pre-tax profits, but said it has seen a “positive uplift” in sales since November.
-
NewsSainsbury's boss Mike Coupe acquitted by Egyptian court
Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe will avoid prison in Egypt after being acquitted of embezzlement charges brought against him.
-
NewsHome Retail boss bullish as fulfilment and tech expected to boost sales
Home Retail boss John Walden has shrugged off Argos’s poor first-quarter as he aims to focus on fulfilment and pushing 4K TVs.
-
NewsBoots boss "pleased" with Asos click-and-collect tie-up
Boots’ boss has revealed he is “pleased so far” with a trial in 12 of its stores allowing Asos customers to collect online orders in-store.
-
NewsSales suffer at Argos, but Homebase like-for-likes up for Home Retail Group
Home Retail Group has warned it expects a “challenging” first half at Argos after revealing a 2.6% drop in first-quarter sales.
-
NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on the Big Four, Laura Ashley, Tesco's Dunnhumby and more
Retail news round-up on June 11, 2015: Big Four grocers to lose 4% of market share by 2020, Laura Ashley AGM, Ex-Monsoon boss to bid for Tesco’s Dunnhumby
-
NewsAnalysis: Why is Dixons Carphone charging ahead in electricals?
While competitors have struggled, electricals giant Dixons Carphone is thriving. Retail Week finds out why.
-
NewsLidl launches new taste test TV adverts in £20m marketing drive
Discounter Lidl has unveiled a new TV advertising campaign in a bid to “dispel the myth” that big brand products taste better than its goods.
-
NewsZara owner Inditex first-quarter net profits jump 28%
Inditex – owner of fashion chains Zara, Pull & Bear, Massimo Dutti and Bershka – has revealed a 28% rise in net profits for its first quarter.
-
News‘Permanent pop-up’ to provide platform for undiscovered fashion
A ‘permanent pop-up’ is launching in the West End of London in an attempt to unearth undiscovered fashion talent and support upcoming labels.
-
NewsArgos to revamp Bush and Alba own-brand technology ranges
Argos will revamp its own-brand Bush and Alba technology ranges this summer as it seeks to regain ground in the electricals space.
-
NewsIceland reaps rewards of online return as annual sales reach £100m
Iceland boss Malcolm Walker revealed the grocer’s online operation is worth almost £100m a year in sales, two years after it was reintroduced.
-
NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe: Shoppers could ditch discounters in 'six to 12 months'
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe believes shoppers could start ditching the discounters in favour of the supermarket giant within the next year.
-
NewsBoohoo reports strong start to year as sales increase 35%
Boohoo.com has reported a 35% increase in total sales to £41.3m as the fashion etailer’s UK and international efforts pay off.
-
NewsIceland boss says year was 'exceptionally challenging' as profits plunge
Iceland boss Malcolm Walker said it has been an “exceptionally challenging year” for the retailer following plunging like-for-likes and profits.
-
NewsClarks full-year profits rise, but sales hit by discounting
Clarks has revealed a 1.4% rise in full-year pre-tax profits, but sales were hampered by “stiff trading conditions” in the UK and Ireland.
-
NewsShoe Zone profits and revenue slip due to store closures and warm weather
Footwear specialist Shoe Zone’s half-year profits slipped 26% after a decrease in sales from store closures and unseasonable trading conditions.
-
NewsSainsbury's first-quarter sales fall amid deflation and price competition
Sainsbury’s like-for-like sales fell 2.1% in its first quarter as bosses blamed food price deflation and the “highly competitive” marketplace.
-
NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Clarks and Arcadia
Retail news round-up on June 10, 2015: Clarks’ profits fall due to high street discounting and a survey ranks Tesco as the UK’s least favourite grocer.