All Retail Week UAT articles in November 15 2013 – Page 3
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NewsArcadia sales and profits edge up as Sir Philip Green blames "tough times"
Arcadia has revealed full-year sales and profits edged up but owner Sir Philip Green admitted “these are very tough times”.
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NewsBurberry unveils record first-half sales of £1bn
Burberry’s first-half sales have broken the £1bn mark for the first time despite the brand reporting flat profits.
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NewsTed Baker sales rise as autumn range proves a hit
Ted Baker has revealed a 24% increase in group sales to £77.1m in the 13 weeks to November 9 after an “encouraging” reception to its autumn/winter range.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse reveals first-half sales and profits rise
Carphone Warehouse has posted a rise in sales and profits as the mobile phone specialist increased its market share.
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NewsWHSmith likes-for-likes fall across high street and travel stores
WHSmith has reported a fall in first-quarter like-for-like sales across its high street and travel divisions.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda, Ikea and Bonmarché
Retail news round-up November 14, 2013: Asda signs distribution deal; Bonmarché to float next week and Ikea installs rapid electric vehicle chargers.
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OpinionComment: How Matt Davies put petrol in Halfords’ tank
What difference does it make if 19 seconds are cut from a Chip and PIN transaction time? If there’s not much going through the tills it amounts to the square root of very little.
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OpinionComment: Retail’s top line should rise this Christmas
Recent major headlines in retail occurred on the same day, when Marks & Spencer and Primark both revealed their latest trading results, giving an up-to-date picture of the current state of play in the marketplace.
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GalleryStore gallery: J Crew brings New York style to London
The US fashion powerhouse is ready to make its mark on the capital with a Regent Street store. John Ryan reports on a long-awaited arrival.
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NewsBonmarché to float next week as retail IPOs gather pace
Bonmarché is poised to list on the AIM stock exchange next week as a flurry of retailers seek to take advantage of the City’s growing appetite for offerings from the sector.
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NewsOnline retail sales up 15% in October
Online retail sales grew 15% in October against last year, demonstrating consistently high growth over the past three months.
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NewsStaples falls into the red as store closure costs hit profits
Staples has revealed plunging losses after it incurred restructuring costs when it closed 23 stores at the beginning of the year.
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NewsMorrisons to trial new store staff structure this month
Morrisons is poised to trial a new store staff structure with “more Indians, less chiefs” this month.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Justin King forecasts an "own-brand Christmas"
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has forecast an “own-brand Christmas” after private label drove the grocer’s momentum in the lead up to the festive season.
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GalleryIn pictures: Marks & Spencer unveils spring 14 womenswear collection
Marks & Spencer has revealed its highly anticipated spring 14 womenswear collection as the UK’s biggest clothing retailer continues in its attempt to revive the crucial category.
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NewsBarratts drafts in GA Europe as trade buyers register interest
Barratts administrator Duff & Phelps is understood to have hired GA Europe to operate its retail stores as “several” expressions of interest have been received from trade buyers for the bust footwear firm.
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NewsMarks & Spencer Sale leads to online delivery delays
Marks & Spencer has warned its customers that they face delays on the delivery of their online shopping after the retailer experienced high demand for its products following its one-day Sale promotion last week.
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NewsAquascutum makes West End comeback with Great Marlborough Street store
Aquascutum returned to the West End today as it opened the doors to its Great Marlborough Street store after two years away from the heart of London’s retail scene.
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OpinionComment: China’s freer market will put strain on supply
The eyes of the financial world have been on China this week as the closed-door meeting held by its top leaders, a gathering also known as the Third Plenum, debated the future of the country’s economic progress.
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NewsThousands flock to see Jessie J light up Oxford Street
Singer Jessie J switched on the Oxford Street lights last night (Tuesday) as retailers gear up for the busiest trading period of the year.