All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 33
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NewsChancellor George Osborne urges Chinese tourists to visit UK
Chancellor George Osborne has urged more Chinese tourists to visit the UK as the Government simplifies the Visa system.
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NewsToys R Us opens pop-up store in Silverburn shopping centre
Toys R Us has today launched a Christmas pop-up store in Glasgow’s Silverburn shopping centre to take advantage of the busy Christmas period.
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NewsPaperchase sales and profits up as it eyes expansion
Paperchase’s pre-tax profit jumped 5% in the year to January 28, as it opened 13 new stores and grew its international business.
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NewsJaeger outlines five-year strategy to revamp brand and draw on heritage
Jaeger has unveiled plans to rebuild its UK business before expanding internationally as part of a five-year strategy that includes returning it to the black by next year.
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NewsPayment Systems Regulator urged to tackle 'excessive' card fees
The Government is to create a Payment Systems Regulator, giving retailers hope that it will help tackle the high fees they pay to process transactions.
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AnalysisSuper Thursday: What do retailers need to know?
Today is ‘Super Thursday’, the biggest day in the publishing calendar but does anyone else know what it is? Retail Week takes a look at its significance.
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NewsWHSmith reveals full-year profit ahead of expectations
WHSmith has revealed full-year pre-tax profit ahead of expectations, increasing 6% to £108m in the year to August 31.
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NewsHome Bargains to open 400 new stores and build distribution centre
Home Bargains will more than double its store estate to 700 in the next five years as it builds a £70m distribution centre in south Wiltshire.
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NewsUK town centres "absolutely" a Government priority, insists new high street minister
The new minister for the high street Brandon Lewis has insisted that UK high streets are “absolutely a priority” for the Government.
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NewsThorntons sales jump 2.1% despite decline in retail division
Thorntons sales increased 2.1% to £47m in its first quarter despite a 5.7% sales drop across the chocolatier’s retail division.
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NewsShop prices deflate for fifth month in a row as retailers discount stock
Annual shop prices deflated for the fifth month in a row in September, pulled down by non-food as retailers cut prices and launched promotions.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop teams up with Shutl to offer 90-minute deliveries
The Perfume Shop will introduce 90-minute deliveries this month after teaming up with express service Shutl.
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NewsRetail leaders concerned for Future High Streets Forum after Mark Prisk is sacked
Retail leaders have expressed frustration at Prime Minister David Cameron after Mark Prisk was sacked yesterday amid a Cabinet reshuffle.
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NewsWeakest retail sales growth this year as warm weather "stifles" demand in September
UK retail sales in September showed the lowest growth of the year so far as the warm weather stunted sales of autumn and winter collections.
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NewsHigh street minister Mark Prisk loses role amid Cabinet reshuffle
Housing minister Mark Prisk, who has responsibility for the high street, has been asked to step down as part of a Cabinet reshuffle.
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InterviewQ&A: Lakeland's finance and retail director Bob Granger on online and international growth
Lakeland revealed profits dipped from £7.2m to £6.2m in the year to December 31. Retail Week speaks to the quirky cookware retailer’s finance and retail director Bob Granger.
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NewsGo Outdoors strikes £33m refinancing to support store growth and e-commerce
Go Outdoors has struck a £33m refinancing deal with Barclays to plough investment into growing stores and its online business.
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NewsLakeland seeks franchise partner to launch in India and the Far East
Lakeland is in talks with potential franchise partners in India and the Far East as it pushes ahead with its international growth plans.
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GalleryIn pictures: David's Bridal unveils debut store at Westfield Stratford
US bridal retailer David’s Bridal unveiled its debut UK store in Westfield Stratford yesterday (Thursday).
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NewsOptical Express files intention to appoint administrator
Optical Express has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators for part of its business as it completes its restructuring programme.