All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 36
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NewsBurberry makes two key appointments to lead its international growth
Luxury British brand Burberry has made two key appointments to lead its international growth as it “continues to expand its global reach”.
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NewsMarks & Spencer's clothing sales decline slows
Marks & Spencer’s decline in clothing sales has slowed, according to figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 24 weeks to July 7.
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NewsFoot Locker eyes London locations to launch its kids-only fascia
Sportswear giant Foot Locker is looking at bringing its kids-only fascia to the UK, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsHMV hires former Vodafone executive James Coughlan for digital launch
HMV owner Hilco Capital has hired former Vodafone executive James Coughlan to head its new digital business, which is set to launch in October, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsDreams to make 100 redundancies as it restructures
Beds retailer Dreams is to make close to 100 redundancies as it restructures to reflect a smaller store base, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsWaitrose posts £3bn turnover in first half as sales jump 11%
Grocer Waitrose has reported sales exceeding £3bn in its first half for the first time ever, according to boss Mark Price.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales return to growth as hot weather eases
John Lewis sales returned to growth last week, rising 13% to £64m as the hot weather eased and online sales surged.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Habitat makes itself at home in a new retail landscape
Habitat almost disappeared a few years ago, but in an exclusive interview managing director Clare Askem says its strategy under new owner Home Retail Group is working.
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OpinionBlog: My day on the shopfloor at B&Q
If my admiration for store staff had ever wavered since my uni days spent behind the tills at the Body Shop, I have a new found respect for the job.
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NewsIkea appoints Gillian Drakeford as new UK and Ireland boss
Furniture giant Ikea has appointed Gillian Drakeford to the role of country manager for the UK and Ireland.
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GalleryIn pictures: Laura Ashley unveils its first hotel
Fashion and homewares retailer Laura Ashley has unveiled its first hotel, which it has kitted out in its own product.
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NewsHammerson boss calls for review of 'crazy and outdated' rates system
The boss of one of the UK’s largest landlords, Hammerson chief executive David Atkins, has branded business rates as “crazy”, joining the growing chorus of top business leaders calling for a review.
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NewsBrightHouse like-for-likes up 8.3% as profits rise
Rent-to-own furniture and electricals retailer BrightHouse has reported another strong year with underlying EBITDA up 10.8% to £49.4m in the year to March 31.
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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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NewsJ Crew begins fit out of menswear store ahead of UK debut
US casualwear retailer J Crew has begun fitting out its new menswear store ahead of its much-anticipated UK debut in November.
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GalleryIn pictures: M&S's critical autumn clothing range hits the shops
Marks & Spencer’s autumn range, which is viewed as critical in transforming the retailer’s under-pressure clothing business, has officially hit the shops today.
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NewsKingfisher sales rebound as warm weather drives demand
Kingfisher group like-for-like sales jumped 2.5% in its second quarter to July 13 as the heatwave drove sales of hosepipes and fans.
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GalleryIn pictures: Royal baby fever - M&S, Mamas & Papas and Liberty cash in
Retailers are aiming to make the most of the opportunity provided by the royal baby to draw customers and lift sentiment with some even throwing parties in their stores.
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NewsElectric car manufacturer Tesla to open store in Westfield London
Electric car manufacturer Tesla is to open a store at Westfield London, Retail Week understands.
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NewsCarpetright boss insists Q1 sales fall was a "blip" driven by heat wave
Carpetright chief executive Darren Shapland has insisted that the flooring giant’s fall in first-quarter sales was a “blip” due to the heat wave.