All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 38
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NewsConran Shop managing director Nick Moore departs
Conran Shop managing director Nick Moore has left the furniture chain to “pursue other challenges”, it has emerged.
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NewsDFS launches new compact store format to expand in small towns
Sofa giant DFS has launched a new compact store format as a way to expand into smaller towns after opening its smallest ever store.
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NewsDFS profit up 8.5% to £48.3m in first nine months of year
Furniture retailer DFS has reported EBITDA growth of 8.5% to £48.3m in the nine months to April 27, after opening eight stores this year.
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NewsVacant shops at Coronation Square shrouded in vinyl to attract new retailers
The owner of Coronation Square shopping centre in Cheltenham has wrapped vacant units in vinyl to encourage retailers to see the potential of the scheme.
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NewsHMV to return to its famous 1921 Oxford Street store
Entertainment retailer HMV plans to reopen the first store it ever opened, on London’s Oxford Street, two months after it was rescued out of administration.
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NewsAchica poaches B&Q's Steve Robinson as its chief operating officer
B&Q director Steve Robinson has left the DIY retailer to join furniture and homewares etailer Achica as its new chief operating officer.
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NewsMothercare's former boss Ben Gordon takes home £5m in shares and pay
Mothercare’s former boss Ben Gordon walked away from the maternity retailer with more than £5m after share schemes vested.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales fall 5.2% after tough comparables
John Lewis sales fell 5.2% to £59.84m last week as the retailer suffered from tough Jubilee comparables and seasonal variations.
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NewsB&Q to create emotional link with Unloved Rooms adverts
DIY retailer B&Q is to launch a marketing campaign designed to create a more emotional connection between its brand and customers and put the retailer “front of mind” as a source of advice and inspiration.
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NewsDwell set to call in administrators as stores close for 'stock taking'
Embattled furniture chain Dwell is close to collapse, putting around 200 jobs on the line, and yesterday closed high profile shops for ‘stock taking’.
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NewsAsos sales soar 45% in third quarter driven by international sites
Asos retail sales surged 45% in its third quarter to May 31 after it invested in lower prices and its country-specific websites generated “stronger growth”.
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NewsCath Kidston mulls launch of wedding list and VIP shopping in Piccadilly superstore
Cath Kidston is considering launching a wedding list service and VIP shopping in its yet-to-open superstore planned for London’s Piccadilly.
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NewsKingfisher boss Ian Cheshire names potential successors
Kingfisher group chief executive Ian Cheshire has named two of his leading deputies as his potential successor when he steps down from the role in as little as three years.
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NewsSports Direct to close 20 Republic stores after landlords reject rent reduction
Sports Direct is to close 20 Republic stores after major landlords failed to back its cut price rent proposal for the chain.
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NewsDwell founder vies to buy back firm as restructurers circle
Dwell’s founder is among potential buyers circling the troubled furniture chain after it emerged last week it has hired advisors to find a buyer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The DIY market – How retailers are fighting tough conditions
A depressed housing market, unseasonal weather and a shift in consumer spend mean the DIY market has shrunk. How can retailers fix the problems?
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NewsAldi outpaces grocery market while Sainsbury's leads the big four
Sainsbury’s was the only grocer among the big four to grow share in the four weeks to May 25, while Aldi recorded the strongest sales growth in the sector.
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NewsSainsbury's chief executive Justin King's pay package jumps 23%
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King’s pay package jumped more than 20% last year to £4.3m.
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OpinionComment: Does Card Factory have investor appeal?
Card Factory is undoubtedly an impressively run retailer, so in many ways reports that the owners of the budget greetings card chain are considering a float is not surprising.
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NewsTesco to scale back on DIY, toys and electricals in-store
Tesco is to scale back DIY products, car accessories, small home appliances, and toys in store as the grocer’s non-food categories pulled down performance in its first quarter.