All News articles – Page 916
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NewsH&M to open 400 new stores after posting £500m net profit
H&M has pledged to open 400 new stores in 2015 after posting a stronger-than-expected net profit of £500m for the fourth quarter.
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NewsIkea profits flatline as it pours extra investment into staff bonuses
Ikea’s profits remained static at €3.3bn (£2.5bn) during the 2014 financial year as it increased the bonuses it handed out to workers by €98m (£73m).
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Apple, Foyles and retail staff
Retail news round-up on January 28, 2015: Apple reports strong sales; New Foyles CEO appointed; Retail staff unhappy.
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NewsShop Direct launches Very app featuring image recognition
Etailer Very.co.uk has launched a new-look iPhone app featuring a search function that uses image recognition technology.
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NewsPrimark's US stores could boost growth by up to 70%
Primark’s planned foray into the US could boost the value retailer’s growth by between 50% and 70%, management believe.
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NewsDavid Cameron accused of U-turn over supermarket fines
The Prime Minister has been accused of trying to “water down” laws that would allow regulators to fine food retailers who squeeze suppliers.
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NewsFoyles chief executive Sam Husain to retire from the bookseller
Sam Husain is retiring from his role as chief executive of bookseller Foyles, the retailer revealed today.
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NewsConsumer spending at its highest level for three years, Deloitte says
Consumer spending on non-essential items has reached its highest level for three years thanks to falling fuel and food prices.
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NewsSelfridges triples size of customer service area at London flagship
Selfridges has tripled the size of the customer service area at its London flagship on Oxford Street as part of a revamp.
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NewsRosie Huntington-Whitely extends M&S partnership with fragrance
Model Rosie Huntington-Whitely has extended her partnership with Marks & Spencer with her first fragrance, called Rosie for Autograph.
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NewsOfcom lays plans to make UK leader in internet of things sector
Ofcom has begun to create a regulatory environment surrounding the emerging ‘internet of things’ – objects that are connected to the internet.
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NewsRiver Island looks to tap into next wave of tech entrepreneurs
River Island has joined forces with retail and consumer innovation accelerator TrueStart to gain access to tech start-ups and new technology.
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NewsWaitrose to create 2,000 jobs as part of expansion plans
Waitrose will create 2,000 new jobs this year as part of the upmarket grocer’s ambitious store expansion and opening plan.
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NewsCarpetright to overhaul brand with new logo and store design
Flooring specialist Carpetright is overhauling its brand as it prepares to trial a new logo and store design in the summer.
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NewsZalando to offer third-party products on its website
Etailer Zalando has unveiled a partner programme in the UK that will allow retailers and brands the opportunity to sell on its platform.
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NewsAustin Reed and Country Casuals planned store closures: the list in full
Some 26 Country Casual stores and nine Austin Reed stores are on a “rapid closure” list as part of a proposed CVA.
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NewsSainsbury's extends online clothing trial to London and Southeast
Sainsbury’s has extended its online clothing trial to London and the Southeast following the Midlands-based pilot.
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NewsThe number of retail profit warnings doubled in 2014
The amount of profit warnings from the retail industry nearly doubled last year, with the grocery sector leading the charge, research has found.
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NewsWalgreens appoints George Fairweather as global chief financial officer
Walgreens Boots Alliance has appointed George Fairweather as its global chief financial officer.
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NewsCarpetright trading improves in Q3 after new Boxing Day promotions
Carpetright has reported like-for-like sales up 7.5% in the UK in its third quarter following new Boxing Day offers.