All News articles – Page 885
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NewsMajestic Wine appoints Naked Wines founder as CEO as it acquires rival
Majestic Wine has appointed Naked Wines founder Rowan Gormley as its chief executive as it acquires the online rival.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Matalan and Burberry
Retail news round-up on April 10, 2015: Matalan positions itself as a modern family brand with TV campaign and Burberry shares soar on takeover rumour.
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NewsBrightHouse accelerates store expansion as infrastructure investment ends
BrightHouse is accelerating its store expansion programme as it turns its investment from infrastructure to store roll-outs.
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NewsRetail board directors need to drive fashion sustainability, says Ethical Trading Initiative
Retail board directors need to push forward with sustainable fashion lines in order for ethical clothing to become mainstream.
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NewsWalgreens Boots Alliance to close 200 US stores as part of cost-saving initiative
Walgreens Boots Alliance has revealed plans to close 200 stores in its US retail pharmacy division as part of a three-year cost-saving initiative.
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NewsPoundland takeover of 99p Stores faces investigation by competition watchdog
Value retailer Poundland’s proposed takeover of rival 99p Stores will face an “in-depth” investigation by competition authorities.
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NewsCo-op boss Richard Pennycook insists it has 'turned the corner'
Co-operative boss Richard Pennycook says it has “turned the corner” in his bid to restore the retailer to “the heart” of communities across the UK.
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NewsMulberry profits to beat expectations after 'careful' cost control
Luxury brand Mulberry expects full-year profit before exceptional items to be “slightly” ahead of forecasts after “careful cost control”.
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NewsCo-op Food delivers 'robust' performance as full-year sales and profits rise
Co-operative Food has delivered a “robust” performance in the tough grocery market, posting increases in both like-for-likes and profits.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on shop prices, Aldi, Sports Direct and Toys 'R' Us
Retail news round-up on April 09, 2015: Aldi sales densities soar as it outpaces the big grocers, Ex-USC staff to take administrators to tribunal over layoffs, Toys ‘R’ Us mulls breaking into Ireland
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NewsAldi sales densities soar as it outpaces the big grocers
Aldi’s sales densities have more than doubled since 2010 and the discounter has outstripped rivals among the big four.
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NewsAldi drives London expansion with plans for nine new stores this year
Aldi will grow its London store estate by 50% this year as part of ambitious plans to reach the 1,000-store mark by 2022.
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NewsParty leaders address 'Asda mums' in attempt to secure votes
Leaders of the three main political parties have recorded video messages aimed at mums who shop at Asda in a bid to secure their votes.
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NewsArgos launches targeted birthday planning service for parents
Argos has launched a personalised service to help parents choose birthday presents for their children.
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NewsMissguided reports £5.5m profits as it launches concession in Nordstrom
Missguided has reported full-year profits of £5.5m and has launched its first ever physical concession in US retailer Nordstrom.
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NewsUniqlo revamps and extends global flagship store in London
Fashion retailer Uniqlo has revealed plans to refurbish and expand its global flagship store on London’s Oxford Street.
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NewsBank stores circled by former management and Bestseller franchisees
Fashion retailer Bank’s former management are in the running, as well as franchisees of Danish fashion giant Bestseller, to take over stores left vacant by its collapse.
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NewsHotel Chocolat enjoys 'best ever Easter' as online and like-for-like sales boom
Hotel Chocolat boss Angus Thirlwell has hailed the retailer’s “best ever Easter” as online and like-for-like sales soared during the key period.
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NewsWorldpay survey finds etailers aren’t meeting shoppers’ security expectations
A survey by Worldpay has identified online security as a significant concern and priority for British consumers when shopping online.
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NewsComment: House of Fraser is bypassing the obvious cities for its China launch
The most interesting aspect of House of Fraser’s expansion into China is the cities where it has chosen to open stores.