All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 52
-
AnalysisSimon Fox: 'My legacy will be that we've survived'
HMV chief execuitve Simon Fox has said he is “proud” of his achievements at the retailer as he prepares to step down after six years at the helm.
-
AnalysisRetail Week on the Road: Northwest
We visit Stockport, Northwich, Manchester and Liverpool.
-
OpinionComment: Reducing store portfolio may challenge retailers
Many retailers have recognised the power of ecommerce to drive sales and offer a compelling and convenient way for their customers to shop.
-
NewsRobert Dyas returns to sales growth
Homewares and hardware chain Robert Dyas, acquired by retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis last month, has revealed a rise in sales but a fall in profits in its full year.
-
AnalysisNext: What the analysts say
Retail Week rounds up how analysts have reacted to Next’s strong growth in the first half of the year, with the fashion retailer reporting total sales up 4.5% for the six months to July 28.
-
InterviewQ&A: Wickes bosses Jeremy Bird and Simon King
Wickes revealed an 8.8% like-for-like fall in its first half on Friday, when it revealed plans for international expansion and subletting space in its UK stores as its multichannel sales grow.
-
NewsTesco cuts Fresh & Easy head office jobs
Tesco has made job cuts at its loss-making Fresh & Easy chain in the US as it scales back new store openings.
-
NewsUPDATED: JJB Sports boss Keith Jones stands down
Struggling retailer JJB Sports’ chief executive Keith Jones has stepped down from his role after a string of profit warnings and a call for emergency fundraising last week.
-
NewsOlympics merchandise helps drive John Lewis sales
Sales at John Lewis department stores surged 11.2% to £63.84m last week as shoppers snapped up Olympics merchandise.
-
NewsHMV plans Stock Exchange listing change to speed up Live disposals
Entertainment retailer HMV is planning to transfer its Stock Exchange listing category on the Official List from premium to standard.
-
OpinionComment: Halfords gears up for the future
It is a cruel irony that the week that Bradley Wiggins became the first Brit to win the Tour de France, the boss of the biggest bike seller in the country was handed his P45.
-
NewsStore refits and rain lift Carpetright sales
Floorings giant Carpetright enjoyed a sales rebound in the UK as its Dutch business suffered amid political crisis.
-
GalleryIn pictures: John Lewis 'wraps' its stores in giant Olympic banners
Department store group John Lewis has ‘wrapped’ four of its most high profile stores in giant banners to celebrate London 2012.
-
NewsJohn Lewis set to anchor Eastgate Quarter in Leeds
John Lewis is set to anchor the yet-to-open Eastgate Quarter in Leeds.
-
NewsJohn Lewis launches biggest own brand
Department store John Lewis is to unveil its biggest-ever own brand with the launch of a new home range online and in shops in September.
-
NewsA further 76 Clinton Cards stores to close
A further 76 Clinton Cards stores are to close by July 31 after administrator Zolfo Cooper failed to find any buyers for the shops.
-
NewsKingfisher like-for-likes flat as UK outshines France
DIY giant Kingfisher has reported flat group like-for-likes in its second quarter as the UK and Ireland outshone its French business.
-
NewsJJB Sports calls for 'accelerated' funding
Embattled sports retailer JJB Sports said it needs funding more quickly than expected to tackle the tough trading conditions and is in discussions with its “strategic partners” about raising capital to fund its turnaround.
-
NewsTrinity Leeds 80% let as Urban Outfitters signs up
Yet-to-launch shopping centre Trinity Leeds has signed a raft of new retailers, including US lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters.
-
NewsJ.Lindeberg on the hunt for London store
Swedish fashion retailer J. Lindeberg is scouting London for its first UK store.