All articles by Suzanne Bearne – Page 29
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NewsTopshop 'surprised and disappointed' by Rihanna court judgement
Rihanna has won a court case against Topshop over the use of her image on a T-shirt used without her permission.
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AnalysisProfile: Gillian Drakeford, Ikea country manager for the UK and Ireland
Ikea China country manager Gillian Drakeford has been appointed to head up the retailer in the UK and Ireland. Retail Week takes a look at the Ikea lifer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Hudson’s Bay Company's acquisition of Saks at a glance
Following Hudson’s Bay Company’s purchase of high-end department store Saks, Retail Week takes a closer look at the two companies.
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AnalysisNeed to know: Games Workshop’s 'one-man' format stores
Fantasy board game specialist Games Workshop started to open smaller stores, operated by just one staff member, in 2011. This “one-man” format has been adopted across two-thirds of its store portfolio. Retail Week takes a closer look.
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NewsModelZone collapse leaves debts of £11m
Lenders and suppliers to ModelZone could lose up to £11m after the retailer fell into administration last month.
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GalleryIn pictures: Royal baby fever - M&S, Mamas & Papas and Liberty cash in
Retailers are aiming to make the most of the opportunity provided by the royal baby to draw customers and lift sentiment with some even throwing parties in their stores.
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NewsSnow + Rock hires Berghaus boss Richard Cotter as chief executive
Outdoor brand Berghaus’ brand president Richard Cotter has been appointed chief executive of outdoor retailer Snow + Rock.
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NewsJohn Lewis aims to grow sales of UK-sourced goods by 15% in two years
John Lewis has further thrown its weight behind UK manufacturing, with the department store group planning to grow sales of UK-sourced goods by 15% over the next two years.
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AnalysisRival Bangladesh safety schemes: What do retailers need to know?
Following the launch of the safety Accord, US retailers have formed an alliance to tackle factory conditions in Bangladesh.
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NewsModelZone administrator Deloitte to begin closing stores
Toy retailer ModelZone’s stores are to begin closing over the coming weeks after administrators failed to find a buyer for the collapsed retailer.
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NewsSports Direct invests in six-store young fashion retailer Pulp
Sports Direct has acquired an undisclosed stake in young fashion mini-chain Pulp, as it plans to pump millions of pounds into the online arm of Cruise, a luxury indie it acquired in 2011.
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NewsWaitrose to launch click-and-collect lockers
Waitrose plans to step up its multichannel credentials with the launch of temperature-controlled delivery lockers for click-and-collect customers in-store and at remote locations.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales nudge up 0.2%
Sales at department store group John Lewis edged up 0.2% in the week to July 6, thanks to last week’s sunny weather and major sporting events such as Wimbledon.
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NewsAnalysis: M and M Direct boss Jonathon Brown leads growth at etailer
Former John Lewis online boss Jonathon Brown has helped steady the ship and drive sales at M and M Direct.
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NewsBonmarché eyes IPO just 18 months after administration
Value fashion retailer Bonmarché is reportedly gearing up to float on the stock exchange 18 months after it fell into administration.
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AnalysisSuperGroup full year results: What the analysts say
SuperGroup posted a strong set of results this morning, recording a 22% hike in underlying pre-tax profit to £52.2m in the year to April 28. Retail Week finds out if the results have impressed the City.
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AnalysisTill technology: What do retailers need to know?
Asda is testing technology that it hopes will shave crucial seconds off time spent at the checkout.
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NewsBurberry to roll out click-and-collect as online traffic grows
Burberry is set to roll out click-and-collect across its store portfolio following a successful pilot of the service.
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NewsDreams hires former Jessops director Andrew Villars as it 'enters new phase'
Bed specialist Dreams has drafted in former Jessops commercial trading director Andrew Villars as its logistics and supply chain director.
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AnalysisHalfords first quarter: What the analysts say
Halfords has posted a 7.5% rise in like-for-like sales for the first quarter. Retail Week rounds up analysts’ thoughts on the cycling and car parts retailer’s performance.