All Next articles – Page 38
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AnalysisNext’s second quarter: What the analysts say
Next today reported its sales jumped 2.3% in its first half as it revised up full-year profit forecasts. The City reacted positively to the results.
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NewsNext increases profits by £10m after smaller Sale
Next sales jumped 2.3% in its first half as it revised up full-year profit forecasts after adding £10m to its earnings through more full-price sales and lower markdowns.
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NewsRetail giants Asda, Next, B&Q and Arcadia sue Visa over excessive card fees
Retail giants including Asda, Next, B&Q and Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia are suing Visa to recoup 10 years worth of excess debit and credit card processing fees, it is understood.
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NewsOnline tax slammed by Next chief executive Simon Wolfson
Next boss Simon Wolfson claims an online sales tax would be an “extremely backward step” that could wipe out many digital start-ups. His views come as retail bosses slam the proposed tax in a letter to the Government.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: The changing retail hierarchy - Snakes and Ladders?
Did you know that Asos and Sports Direct combined are now nearly as big as mighty Marks & Spencer in market cap terms?
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OpinionComment: House of Fraser move throws down delivery gauntlet
House of Fraser has just had another shot at the online delivery race with its “next evening delivery” solution, which will appeal to the working population.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Industry leaders - A look back at their legacies
Sir Terry Leahy’s leadership of Tesco has been called into question. We take a look at his track record and those of some of his peers.
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NewsPhase Eight signs up to Whiteley shopping centre
Fashion retailer Phase Eight has signed up to open a 1,518 sq ft store at Hampshire’s new shopping centre, Whiteley.
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GalleryIn pictures: Rita Ora celebrates Fashion Retail Academy students' success
Pop diva Rita Ora joined top retailers at the Fashion Retail Academy’s annual awards today to celebrate the success of young people keen to pursue a retail career.
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OpinionRetail Week Power List: Sainsbury’s Justin King goes from strength to strength
The Retail Week Power List demonstrates that the retail industry continues to be an extraordinary breeding ground for some of the UK’s most innovative leaders.
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OpinionComment: Retail failures remind us to celebrate success
This week’s rent day brought a round of bloodletting on the high street as ongoing pressures pushed more retailers to the brink.
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OpinionComment: Nick Bubb on 25 years of dramatic change in retail
Retailing in 25 years time will be very different, but it will change as dramatically as it has in the last 25 years?
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OpinionComment: Supply chain improvement cuts time from shore to store for M&S
Marks & Spencer this week became the first company to sign up for a distribution centre at the new DP World London Gateway deep-sea port on the Thames estuary.
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OpinionComment: Primark partnership is a winner for Asos
Primark’s decision to start selling online through Asos is yet another indication that chances of retail success are improved by having a good multichannel strategy.
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GalleryIn pictures: Fashion brand Very launches new collection to rival Zara and Next
Shop Direct-owned Very aims to take on Zara and Next with new collection Definitions, which targets a slightly older, professional woman.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Preparing your supply chain for multichannel growth
Smooth delivery options are front of mind for retailers because customer expectations are sky high. It is vital supply chains are as watertight as possible.
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NewsNext property director Andrew Varley to depart after 27 years
Next property director Andrew Varley is to step down from the company next year after 27 years at the retailer.
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NewsBangladesh fire and building safety Accord published as 25 retailers sign up
The Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh has been published as 25 major retailers including John Lewis, New Look, Next and Sainsbury’s sign up.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Lord Wolfson’s bonus gift to Next staff a new trend?
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson made headlines with his unprecedented decision to share a £2.4m bonus among staff.
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NewsMarks & Spencer pledges 'market-leading' online options
Marks & Spencer aims to set new standards in ecommerce from a customer point of view as it enhances its supply chain capabilities.