All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 50
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AnalysisSunday Times Rich List: The top 10 discounters in focus
Value retailers made their mark on the Sunday Times Rich List this year, led by the Galen and George Weston family behind Primark. Retail Week takes a look at how the discounters fared.
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News99p Stores to launch in Scotland as it plots aggressive roll out
Value retailer 99p Stores has revealed it is set to open its first stores in Scotland, as it plans to launch 30 in the next three years.
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NewsHMV owner Hilco set to axe hundreds more jobs at entertainment chain
HMV is poised to axe hundreds more staff a week after it was bought out of administration by restructuring firm Hilco.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales dip 3.2% due to Easter distortion
John Lewis sales fell 3.2% to £64.6m last week as it came against tough comparisons as Easter fell in the same week last year.
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NewsAnalysis: WHSmith's new acquisition Past Times profiled
WHSmith has bought the Past Times brand and IP. Retail Week takes a look at the history of the gifts retailer.
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NewsLloydspharmacy parent firm bolsters management team with new director
Lloydspharmacy parent Celesio has created a new role to further bolster the pharmaceutical firm’s management team following the recruitment of UK managing director Cormac Tobin last month.
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AnalysisProfile: Peter Jones, owner and chief executive of Jessops
The entrepreneur and TV star has put collapsed camera specialist Jessops back on the high street and he has a clear picture of its future.
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NewsWaitrose is biggest winner in battle for Easter spend
Waitrose was the biggest winner out of the top supermarkets in March due to the Easter sales boost and a 142% increase in advertising spend year-on-year.
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NewsRobert Dyas director of finance Matthew Emerson departs
Robert Dyas is searching for a new director of finance after Matthew Emerson left two weeks ago to take up a new role at Orla Kiely.
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InterviewQ&A: Halfords chief executive Matt Davies on the fourth quarter update
Car part and cycle specialist Halfords today posted a “robust” fourth quarter performance. Chief executive Matt Davies speaks to Retail Week.
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NewsCold weather helps Halfords deliver 'robust' fourth quarter
Halfords delivered a “robust performance” in its fourth quarter as the cold weather boosted car maintenance sales but impacted cycle sales.
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NewsBiggest retail administrations leave unsecured debts of £1bn
Taxpayers, suppliers and landlords are likely to have lost £1.03bn due to the collapse of big-name retailers since the start of last year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who is Pets At Home's new acquisition, veterinary practice Vets4Pets?
Veterinary firm Vets4Pets is set for growth after Retail Week revealed yesterday it had been bought by specialist retailer Pets At Home.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize in the red after ‘most difficult year ever’
Monsoon Accessorize plunged into the red last year after suffering what founder Peter Simon described as the “most difficult” period in its 40-year history.
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NewsHalfords group commercial director Paul McClenaghan exits
Halfords group commercial director Paul McClenaghan has left the business after eight years, as the car part and cycle specialist seeks a replacement.
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AnalysisThe UK Retail Sector Inquiry: What do retailers need to know?
Parliament is to consider the health of the retail sector as it goes through a period of change.
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NewsNon-food prices rise for the first time in over a year
Prices of non-food items rose for the first time in 15 months in March, edging up 0.2% against February’s 0.4% fall, reflecting a lower level of discounting as consumer demand strengthens.
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NewsVision Express delivers 6% jump in operating profit
Vision Express recorded a 6% jump in operating profit to £16.4m last year as it focused on giving customers value for money.
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NewsAlliance Boots to cut 200 jobs at Nottingham manufacturing base
Alliance Boots will cut 200 jobs over the next two years at its manufacturing site in Nottingham so it can invest in better technology.
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NewsUS toughest retail market to crack due to size of country
Retailers believe the US is the hardest market to break into despite it being the top destination they want to grow in, a survey from Barclays shows.