All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 98
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NewsStruggling Clintons suffers profit plunge
Greetings card retailer Clinton Cards has suffered a slide in full-year profits but is embarking on a turnaround programme and has agreed a credit extension with lenders.
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NewsToys R Us gears up for Christmas
Toys R Us is gearing up for the crucial Christmas trading period with a new ad campaign and the opening of six new shops.
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NewsSharpest fall in retail employment since 2009
Retail employment dropped by 0.8% in the third quarter of 2011, representing the steepest decline since the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Bond Pearce Retail Employment Monitor began in 2009.
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NewsAustin Reed flagship is ‘future of the brand’
Austin Reed has opened its new flagship store on Regent Street, which chief executive Nick Hollingworth described as a “stake in the ground” representative of the future of the fashion retailer.
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NewsCath Kidston's Saunders departs as new boss arrives
Cath Kidston managing director Mark Saunders has left the retailer after nine months at the retailer.
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NewsWhite Company opens first travel shop
Fashion and homewares retailer The White Company has opened its first travel store at St Pancras station in London.
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GalleryIn pictures: First look at Austin Reed's Regent Street flagship
Menswear retailer Austin Reed has opened its new flagship store on Regent Street, which chief executive Nick Hollingworth described as a “stake in the ground” and representative of the future of the fashion retailer.
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NewsPets retailer Jollyes profits rise
Pets retailer Jollyes Group has posted a 7.6% increase in EBITDA to £6m in the year ended 31 May 2011.
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NewsShoppers shift away from high street, report reaffirms
Shoppers over the last decade have been choosing to visit larger shopping centres in preference to high street, a report has reaffirmed.
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NewsM&Co builds wind turbines to power stores
Womenswear retailer M&Co plans to build wind turbines to power all 300 of its stores, making it the first high street chain to fully control its energy consumption.
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NewsMetrocentre attracts new Primark flagship
Primark is to open a 58,700 sq ft store at the Metrocentre in Gateshead, which celebrates it 25th anniversary this week.
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AnalysisSimon Smith
Travel has become a vital part of WHSmith’s growth, as recognised by the chief operating officer’s promotion to managing director. Tiffany Holland profiles him.
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NewsIn focus: Halfords
People are spending less on their cars, so the retailer is investing in the booming cycling market by Tiffany holland.
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NewsEbay predicts surge in m-commerce sales
Ebay has forecast m-commerce will swell 20% higher across this year than it originally expected as it revealed strong third quarter figures.
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NewsNew Oddbins owners plot comeback strategy
Wine and spirits retailer Oddbins, which has been relaunched under new owners, will focus on product range, pricing and store layout under a new management team.
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NewsBonmarché to expand its business overseas
Value womenswear retailer Bonmarché is eyeing international expansion after bolstering its board with a new brand director.
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NewsMobile sales jump as confidence in the channel grows
Mobile sales have jumped over the past year as retailers push the channel more aggressively in response to new consumer buying habits.
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NewsWiggle to appoint UBS ahead of potential float
Bikes etailer Wiggle is on the verge of appointing investment bank UBS to manage a potential flotation, it is understood.
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NewsDixons hunts for UK boss so Browett can focus on strategy
Dixons, owner of electricals retailers Currys and PC World, is preparing to hire a new head of its UK operations early next year, it has been reported.
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News99p Stores reopens former Hub store
99p Stores has acquired a former Hub shop after the variety store retailer, founded by Poundland co-founder Davd Dodd, went bust last month.