All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 39
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NewsRetail sales grow for the first time in five months as department stores sales surge
Retail sales increased for the first time in five months in July driven by the hot weather and summer Sales with department stores enjoying their strongest growth rate in 30 years.
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AnalysisCard interchange charges: What do retailers need to know?
Retailers are set to save £362m each year after the European Commission laid out proposals to cap processing charges from banks and card companies. Retail Week takes a look at what it means.
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NewsJack Wills online boss Graham Morrell to depart as digital director joins
Jack Wills’ global head of e-commerce Graham Morrell is to depart after less than a year in the role, as the preppy fashion retailer drafts in a global digital director.
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NewsCredit Suisse discriminated against top retail analyst Tony Shiret
One of the City’s best known analysts, Tony Shiret, was unfairly dismissed and suffered age discrimination by employer Credit Suisse, a tribunal has ruled.
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NewsToys R Us UK pre-tax profits almost halve for second consecutive year
Pre-tax profits at Toys R Us’ UK business were slashed by almost half for the second consecutive year.
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NewsAmazon records surprise $7m loss in second quarter
Amazon has recorded a surprise $7m (£4.56m) loss in its second quarter despite a 22% surge in sales to $15.7bn (£10.2bn) in the period to end of June.
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NewsMorrisons completes Ocado deal to launch online grocery
Morrisons has formally completed its tie-up with Ocado, opening the door for the Bradford-based grocer to sell food online.
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NewsWestfield plans to build indoor ski slope next to Olympic Park
Westfield plans to build Britain’s biggest indoor ski slope next to the Olympic Park, London Mayor Boris Johnson has revealed.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales fall again as Waitrose enjoys bumper week
John Lewis sales fell again last week, as the hot weather continued to drive customers away from the retailer’s department stores. But Waitrose enjoyed bumper sales.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The economy - evidence for and against a recovery
The economy grew by 0.6% in the second quarter and, with positive employment, consumer confidence and manufacturing data emerging, pundits claim the UK could be edging towards a recovery. Retail Week looks at the evidence.
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NewsRising retail jobs in second quarter indicate consumer recovery
The retail sector has rallied to deliver the “best result” in terms of job creation since 2009, indicating that consumer recovery is gathering pace.
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NewsModelZone administrator Deloitte starts closing stores
ModelZone’s administrator has begun shutting shops, starting with its Peterborough store which closed yesterday.
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NewsEuropean Commission confirms "landmark" cap on credit card processing fees
The European Commission has confirmed plans to implement a “landmark” cap on credit card processing fees which cost retailers £850m each year.
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NewsClick-and-collect purchases to surge to £4bn in next five years
Click-and-collect purchases will surge by more than 60% to total over £4bn by 2018, as consumers choose to use the increasingly prevalent and convenient service.
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GalleryIn pictures: Argos top 10 Christmas toys list dominated by interactive play
Argos’s top 10 toys for Christmas list is dominated by interactive toys, such as the new Furby, Disney’s talking Sofia doll and a Flying Fairy.
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NewsWilkinson full-year performance below expectations despite 21% profit surge
Wilkinson, the value retailer, said full-year earnings have come in below expectations despite pre-tax profit surging 21% to £27.5m.
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NewsSuperdrug launches online doctor service in healthcare drive
Superdrug has today launched an online doctor service, enabling customers to order prescriptions and home test kits without having to visit their GP.
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NewsTesco ups water and cola prices as temperatures soar
Tesco has increased the price of its cheapest bottled water and fizzy drinks as sales surge in the scorching weather.
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NewsOnline tax slammed by Next chief executive Simon Wolfson
Next boss Simon Wolfson claims an online sales tax would be an “extremely backward step” that could wipe out many digital start-ups. His views come as retail bosses slam the proposed tax in a letter to the Government.
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NewsMothercare mulls sale of Early Learning Centre
Mothercare is mulling a sale of its Early Learning Centre (ELC) chain as it aims to return its UK business to profitability by 2015.