All articles by Suzanne Bearne – Page 34
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AnalysisTopps Tiles: What the analysts say
Topps Tiles defied the high street gloom to report a 2.1% increase in like-for-like sales in the 13 weeks to June 30.
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NewsTesco promotes clothing boss Jill Easterbrook to new role
Tesco has promoted clothing boss Jill Easterbrook to a new role heading up a number of the grocer’s businesses, including Tesco Mobile and its Irish operations.
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NewsFortnum & Mason raids Selfridges for its new chief executive
Fortnum & Mason has appointed Selfridges director Ewan Venters as chief executive, replacing Beverley Aspinall who left the business in April.
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AnalysisN Brown: What the analysts say
N Brown surprised the market this morning with news that chief executive Alan White and chairman Lord Alliance will leave the home shopping group. The announcement coincided with the company reporting a 1.9% rise in like-for-like sales in the 17 weeks to June 30. Total sales increased 2.5%.
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NewsSupermarkets to host mobile police stations
Supermarkets such as Tesco are to host mobile police stations as the police attempt to cut costs.
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NewsTesco would leave US if profitability not achieved
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke told shareholders at last week’s AGM that that the grocer would abandon its loss-making US venture Fresh & Easy if it fails to become profitable.
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NewsWomen’s design boss Coffin quits All Saints
All Saints womenswear design director Hannah Coffin is leaving the retailer after eight years to set up her own label.
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NewsH&M profits boosted by fashion collaborations
Fashion retailer H&M has posted quarterly profits above expectations driven by its spring collections.
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AnalysisMenswear market: What do retailers need to know?
Retailers are latching onto the rise of menswear, led by factors such as men smartening up for work and the influence of sharply dressed celebrities.
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NewsPixmania launches own-brand jewellery range
Dixons-owned Pixmania has set out ambitious plans to become the leading online European jewellery retailer within the next two years.
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NewsSignet UK sales nudge up
Signet’s UK like-for-like sales edged up for the first quarter of 2012.
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NewsLloydspharmacy loses two more chiefs
Chief commercial officer Steve Gray and supply chain and business efficiency director Philip Streatfield have left Lloydspharmacy, just months after its managing director quit the business after less than a year in the role.
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NewsRetail sales cool in April
Retail sales in April grew at their slowest rate since January 2010 due to tough comparitives as last year’s sales were boosted by an exceptionally warm Easter and the Royal Wedding.
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer full-year results: What the analysts say
What the analysts are saying about Marks & Spencer’s full-year results.
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NewsAmerican Golf signs EPoS contract
Golfing specialist American Golf has signed a deal for EPoS maintenance services with Esteem Managed Services.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Waterstones’ Amazon deal mean for the retailer?
Waterstones’ decision to start selling the Kindle e-reader has come as a surprise to the market, particularly following its managing director James Daunt last year calling the etailer a “ruthless devil”.
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NewsBurberry wins £114m in counterfeiting case
Luxury retailer Burberry has won £180m (£114m) in two judgements against a network of Chinese websites selling and distributing fake Burberry goods.
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NewsAEG leads chase for HMV music venues
The owner of London’s O2 Arena is understood to be the preferred bidder to acquire the live music business of HMV.
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NewsTesco scraps its premium clothing line
Tesco has axed its premium range F&F Couture following poor sales, according to reports.
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NewsTesco unveils 3D virtual fitting room
Tesco is hoping to boost its online clothing sales and reduce returns through the launch of a virtual fitting room service.