All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 57
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NewsGame banks mull rescue deal
Game’s banks are mulling a rescue of the retailer that is poised to go into administration as early as today.
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NewsSupermarkets targeted as minimum alcohol pricing proposed
Retailers will be prohibited from offering multi-buy discount deals on alcohol under government proposals to introduce a minimum price of 40p per unit.
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NewsKingfisher profits up as it eyes new markets for growth
Kingfisher full year adjusted pre-tax profits soared 20% to £807m, driven by a strong performance in France and the UK.
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NewsPotential buyers circle Game
Beleaguered entertainment retailer Game was being circled by potential buyers within hours of putting administrators on standby yesterday.
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NewsGame files notice of intention to appoint administrator
Game has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator after suspending its shares this morning. Stores will remain open for the time being.
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AnalysisGame: Are banks playing fair?
Today is likely to end very badly for Game, after the troubled retailer suspended shares on the London Stock Exchange this morning.
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NewsComet earmarks 60 shops for closure
Comet has earmarked 61 stores for closure as it seeks to slash costs in a tough electricals market.
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NewsPoundland acquires eight Peacocks stores
Single price point retailer Poundland has confirmed it has acquired eight former Peacocks shops and is in discussions to take on more.
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NewsMinimum wage frozen for young people, adult rate to increase 1.8%
The national minimum wage for 16 to 20 year olds will be frozen next year to stimulate job creation for young people as the adult rate rises 1.8%.
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NewsGame’s future hangs in the balance
Game’s future has been cast in doubt after a rescue deal put forward by Comet’s owner appears to have been rejected by the troubled retailer’s banks.
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NewsMothercare puts 160 head office staff in consultation
Troubled maternity retailer Mothercare has put 158 members of head office staff into consultation as part of a review to simplify central functions and cut costs, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsDFS to open first high street store on Tottenham Court Road
Sofas giant DFS makes first high street foray as it takes over Next Home’s landmark premises.
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InterviewInterview: Lord Harris, Outstanding Contribution to Retail
Carpets king Lord Harris, winner of this year’s Outstanding Contribution to Retail award, tells Nicola Harrison about his amazing career.
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NewsProduct innovation is key, say retailers
Product innovation is key for retailers that want to differentiate themselves in the challenging trading conditions, leading retailers told The Cloud Retail Week Conference today.
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NewsB&Q launches female focussed ad campaign
DIY retailer B&Q is to launch a new spring summer ad campaign aimed at “inspiring the nation with confidence to improve their homes and gardens”.
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NewsArgos like-for-like sales fall 8.5%
Argos like-for-like sales continue to remain under pressure, slumping 8.5% in the 8 weeks to February 25.
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NewsGame in talks with third party over new funding
Beleaguered entertainment retailer Game said a third party has shown interest in providing additional funding in the business.
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GalleryIn pictures: Swarovski opens first lola&grace store
Swarovski-owned jeweller lola&grace opened its first store on Thursday in Westfield Stratford.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales up 4.4% last week
John Lewis sales increased 4.4% to £56.8m last week as technology helped drive the department store’s strong performance.
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NewsTrinity Leeds shopping centre scheme attracts more retailers
Land Securities has signed more retailers to its Trinity Leeds scheme, where Primark has upscaled to a larger store.