All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 34
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NewsPrimark in talks to buy Pavilions mall in Birmingham to open giant store
Value fashion giant Primark is in discussions to acquire the Pavilions shopping scheme in central Birmingham in order to open a huge store.
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NewsAppliances Online launches same-day delivery
Electricals etailer Ao.com, formerly known as Appliances Online, has launched same-day delivery service across the UK.
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NewsKate Moss returns to Topshop for spring collection
Topshop has reignited its relationship with model Kate Moss with plans to launch a new collection in the spring.
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NewsIkea's new UK boss aims to double market share by 2020
Ikea’s new boss Gillian Drakeford aims to double the UK business by 2020 by opening more stores and pushing digital growth.
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NewsCarpetright founder Lord Harris: 'My priority is to stabilise business and drive profits'
Carpetright founder Lord Harris has said his first priorities are to stabilise the business and drive profits after revealing this morning (Friday) that he had returned to the helm.
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NewsAustralian stationery retailer Smiggle plans 'Willy Wonka' magic with 250 stores
Australian stationery retailer Smiggle is plotting a 250-store assault across the UK with its ‘Willy Wonka’ style offer.
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NewsDFS float speculation dismissed
Speculation over DFS’s potential float next year has been dismissed by sources familiar with the situation.
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NewsJack Wills to open Christmas pop-ups in the UK and US
Preppy fashion retailer Jack Wills is to open pop-up shops this Christmas in the UK and US to take advantage of the festive rush.
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NewsCosmetics brand Bobbi Brown to open first UK store at Westfield London
Beauty brand Bobbi Brown is to open its first standalone UK store at Westfield London next month, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAustralian menswear retailer Industrie to make UK debut in Seven Dials
Australian menswear retailer Industrie is to make its UK debut in London’s Seven Dials at the end of the month.
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NewsDunelm poised to launch first national TV ad as part of £3m marketing overhaul
Homewares retailer Dunelm is poised to launch its first national TV ad campaign as part of a £3m marketing overhaul which will see it dropping ‘Mill’ from its branding.
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NewsProfits fall at The Works as investment is made online
Discount books and stationery retailer The Works has revealed a decline in full-year profits and a rise in sales as it invested in its multichannel offer.
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NewsJohn Lewis online sales to represent 40% of turnover by 2020
John Lewis expects online sales to account for 40% of overall turnover by 2020, up from the 26.6% at present.
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NewsSuperGroup first quarter sales jump reflects brand's 'enduring appeal'
Fashion retailer SuperGroup’s like-for-likes jumped 8.5% in the 13 weeks to July 28 reflecting the “enduring appeal” of the brand, according to boss Julian Dunkerton.
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NewsDixons to sell Pixmania and Turkish arm to focus on stronger markets
Electricals retailer Dixons is to sell its underperforming French etail business Pixmania and its loss-making Turkish arm ElectroWorld.
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NewsRetailers lambast Grimsey Review's proposed levy on large retailers
Retailers have slammed calls outlined in the Grimsey Review for them to invest hundreds of millions of pounds into a high street levy at a time when they are already battling heavy tax burdens.
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NewsOutgoing Home Retail boss Terry Duddy eyes retail executive role
Outgoing Home Retail chief executive Terry Duddy wants to take on an executive position within retail when he steps down from the Argos-owner next year.
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NewsShop prices fall 0.5% in August driven by 'widespread' discounting
Shop prices fell 0.5% in August, representing the fourth consecutive month of deflation and the highest rate of deflation for August since records began.
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AnalysisIn focus: August Retail Sales from the BRC
August UK retail like-for-likes jumped 1.8%, according to British Retail Consortium-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. Retail Week takes a category-by-category look at the performance.
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NewsMobile and tablet penetration surges in second quarter
The proportion of online sales made through mobile devices doubled in the three months to the end of July.