All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 43
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NewsVideo: Trinity Leeds opening shows retail is 'alive and kicking', says Sir Stuart Rose
Former Marks & Spencer boss Sir Stuart Rose has said the opening of Trinity Leeds shopping centre today shows “retail is alive and kicking”.
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AnalysisVideo: Argos boss questions the need for store staff in digital world
Argos managing director John Walden has warned that the role of the store sales person is under threat because of the depth of product information available digitally.
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NewsArgos like-for-likes rise 5.2% as tablets drive sales
Argos like-for-like sales jumped 5.2% in the eight weeks to March 2 as sales of tablet devices drove a strong performance.
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NewsFeather & Black boss Adam Black steps down
Beds retailer Feather & Black’s managing director Adam Black has stepped down to “pursue other opportunities” leaving the retailer without either of its founders.
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NewsJohn Lewis to trial £2m 'little Waitrose' food offer
John Lewis is to introduce a food offer in its Watford shop enabling customers to stock up on Waitrose products whilst shopping the department store.
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NewsWaterstones to close half its university campus shops
Bookseller Waterstones is to shut six of its 12 shops on university campuses but said it remains committed to the academic books market.
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NewsShopper migration online prompts closure of Shop Direct call centre
Two call centres run on behalf of Shop Direct are to be shut down due the changing buying habits of its customers who are increasingly shopping online.
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NewsVideo: John Lewis to invest a record £200m as it plots overseas expansion
Department store John Lewis is to invest a record £200m in its business this year as it plots overseas expansion.
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NewsIkea UK profits down as it invests to grow its market share
Ikea UK profits fell last year as the retailer invested in shopper experience to stay ahead in the tough big ticket market.
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NewsDreams founder Mike Clare vows to launch new 200-store beds business
Dreams founder Mike Clare has vowed to start up his own beds retailer by the summer after failing to buy back the business last night
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NewsDreams acquired by Sun European in £35m pre-pack administration deal
UPDATED: ScS-owner Sun European last night acquired beds giant Dreams in a pre-pack administration deal for £35m, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsFrozen food retailers eye former Blockbuster stores
Frozen food retailers are vying to take on former Blockbuster stores as restructuring firm Gordon Brothers plots a 300-store rescue to keep the retailer on the high street.
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NewsCovent Garden signs LVMH brand Sandro and Adidas collaboration Y-3
Two clothing brands have signed to London’s Covent Garden as the shopping district continues to transform its retail offer.
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NewsIceland Foods poised to acquire former Blockbuster stores
Iceland Foods is poised to acquire a handful of former Blockbuster stores from administrator Deloitte after the DVD rental business fell into administration in January.
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NewsAsian and US tourists to drive 25% surge in West End spending by 2020
Spend in London’s West End is expected to surge 25% to £12.5bn by 2020, driven by Asian and US tourists shopping in the area.
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NewsHalf-term and cold weather drives John Lewis sales up 17%
Sales at department store John Lewis rocketed 17.2% to £63.3m in the week to February 23, as half-term and cold weather helped to boost performance.
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NewsHMV thrown lifeline as Hilco prepares £50m bid to acquire it
HMV has been thrown a lifeline after restructuring firm Hilco entered into talks to buy the business out of administration in a £50m deal.
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NewsSports Direct owner Mike Ashley front runner in Republic race
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has emerged as the front runner to snap up the majority of collapsed fashion chain Republic’s business.
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NewsJohn Lewis to invest £57m in store refurbs over next two years
Department store John Lewis is to invest £32m in an “extensive” refurbishment programme across four shops in the next two years, including its flagship on London’s Oxford Street.
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NewsShoe Zone bounces back into the black after reducing discounts
Value footwear retailer Shoe Zone bounced back into the black last year after reducing levels of discounting and keeping a tight control on costs.