All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 56
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NewsGame's Iberian business taken over by OpCapita
OpCapita, the new owner of Game’s UK stores, has taken control of the retailer’s Iberian business from administrators PwC.
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AnalysisProfile: Martyn Gibbs, Game chief executive
Parachuted back into Game under new owner OpCapita, the keen gamer will lead a quest for its turnaround.
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NewsRough Trade to expand overseas with New York store
Famous record store Rough Trade is to open its first overseas store in New York in the autumn.
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NewsDunelm remains cautious as like-for-likes edge up
Value homewares retailer Dunelm like-for-likes edged up 0.6% in the 13 weeks to March 31.
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NewsJohn Lewis rolls out London Olympics shops to all stores
Department store group John Lewis is to install official London 2012 shops in all its branches.
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NewsWarm weather drives John Lewis sales increase
Bellwether John Lewis sales rose 2.4% to £62.31m last week as its price matching stance and warmer weather helped drive sales.
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NewsDFS founder Lord Kirkham set to batter fish and chip market
DFS founder Lord Kirkham has swapped furniture for fillets in an audacious play for the catering market as the entrepreneur plots a plan for a national chain of fish and chip restaurants.
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NewsFeelunique owners put stake up for sale
Health and beauty etailer Feelunique.com is in talks about selling a stake with up to three potential buyers.
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NewsAsics to open Oxford Street flagship ahead of Olympics
Sneaker brand Asics is to open a flagship store on Oxford Street in time for the Olympics.
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NewsCold Easter could affect peak trading for DIY and garden retailers
Snowy conditions and a cool outlook could put a dampener on hopes garden centres and DIY retailers had for a bumper Easter weekend.
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NewsAlexa Chung fronted Superga brand eyes central London expansion
Italian shoe brand Superga is on the hunt for more central London stores as it seeks to increase it presence in the capital.
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NewsGame's UK stores acquired by OpCapita
Game will remain on British high streets after Comet-owner OpCapita acquired all of the games retailer’s remaining stores out of administration over the weekend.
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OpinionHalfords misses the cold starts
The balmy spring weather may be welcomed by most Brits, but it has not been helping those retailers that rely on a bit of cold weather to help drive sales.
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NewsBlacks set to rebrand as turnaround takes shape
Outdoor retailer to focus on product and store refits as it targets family market.
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NewsClintons founder Don Lewin to step down as profits slump
Greetings card retailer Clintons has revealed its founder and non-executive chairman Don Lewis is to step down from the company in July.
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NewsJohn Lewis makes a play for ‘premium’ overseas presence
Retailer to partner with South Korean department store to sell ‘very British’ own-brand homewares.
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AnalysisVideo games market: What do retailers need to know?
The total games market is set to grow to £3bn this year as digital downloads drive sales, but the downturn and lack of new consoles have hit consumer spend.
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NewsGame: 2,104 job losses as 277 stores close
Game administrator PwC has confirmed it is in discussions with interested parties after revealing the closure of 277 stores, resulting in 2,104 job losses.
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NewsGame collapses into administration, 6,000 jobs in jeopardy
Game has appointed PwC as administrator to the business this morning after “ceaseless interrogation of every possible alternative” failed to save the troubled entertainment retailer. It is thought that chief executive Ian Shepherd has stepped down.
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NewsGarden Centre Group bought by Terra Firma in £276m deal
Garden Centre Group has been acquired by private equity firm Terra Firma in a deal that values the business at £276m.