All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 96
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NewsHalfords to cut costs with stores shake-up
Halfords is aiming to make cost savings on its property portfolio as 150 leases come up for renewal.
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NewsInternational bidder enters the race to acquire Wiggle
Deadline for second-round bids for cycles etailer nears, but 2012 flotation could still be on the cards.
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NewsIn focus: The Hut
The online retailer has attracted big name investors, grown fast and extended its areas of interest.
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NewsOctober retail sales grow 5.4% in value year-on-year in October according to ONS
Retail sales grew 5.4% in value against the previous year in October driven by retailer’s pre-Christmas Sales and in-store promotions.
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NewsFrench Connection like-for-likes plummet 9.5%
The warm weather hit French Connection in its third quarter. The fashion chain suffered a 9.5% plunge in UK like-for-like sales as shoppers shunned its winter clothing.
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NewsQD Stores plans pop-up stores to counter lack of space
Discount retailer QD Stores plans to open pop-up shops to tackle the shortage of larger store space available in key regions.
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NewsWHSmith expands Irish offering with Arnotts opening
Bookseller and stationer WHSmith has made its first foray into Ireland outside its travel stores by launching a bookshop within Dublin department store Arnotts.
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NewsWeak October Scottish retail sales could signal difficult Christmas
Christmas “hangs in the balance” for retailers as Scottish like-for-like sales declined for the fifth time in six months.
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News'Retail does its bit' as inflation falls in October
Inflation in October dropped by 0.2 percentage points across both the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and the Retail Price Index (RPI), settling at 5% and 5.4% respectively as supermarkets push prices down.
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NewsClintons airs TV ad for first time in seven years
Greetings card retailer Clinton Cards has aired its first TV ad in seven years, to promote the launch of its exclusive interactive cards.
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NewsWarm weather hits West End retail sales
Warm weather has stalled shopper purchases in the West End, which saw a 4.1% drop in sales for October.
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GalleryIn pictures: Ted Baker's 'Tedbury village' store, Bluewater
Fashion retailer Ted Baker’s relocated Bluewater store shows off its Tedbury village store design, unique to the shopping centre.
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NewsFormer River Island boss Bradbury received £15m as parting gift
Former River Island chief executive Richard Bradbury took home a £15m pay packet for his final four months’ work, last year’s company accounts show.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose backs Blue Inc
Sir Stuart Rose, the former Marks & Spencer boss, has become an investor in fast-growing high street clothing retailer Blue Inc, it is understood.
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AnalysisChristmas expectations: What do retailers need to know?
An ill wind is blowing in the run-up to Christmas as signs point to a dip in spending over the festive period. Is there any hope of good cheer on the horizon?
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NewsHalfords posts "robust" performance in tough market
Pre-tax profits for car parts and bike specialist Halfords have fallen 20.4% as sales in its retail division were hit by motorists cutting back on car maintenance.
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GalleryIn pictures: Foyles opens Westfield Stratford City store
Bookseller Foyles has opened the doors of its Westfield Stratford City store, showcasing a design which celebrates books by using them within its structure.
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GalleryIn pictures: Regent Street Christmas lights switch on
Stars from new 3D family Christmas film, Arthur Christmas, turned on Regent Street Christmas lights last night amid fireworks, illuminating London’s ‘Mile of Style’.
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NewsSupermarket price wars drive shop price inflation fall
Supermarket price wars, which have intensified over the past six weeks, drove overall shop price inflation down to its lowest rate this year in October.
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NewsPrimark's profits fall 8% as like-for-likes grow
Value clothing retailer Primark’s profit dropped by 8% due to high cotton prices and the 20% VAT increase in January, it said in its year end results.