All WHSmith articles – Page 26
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Analysis
Retail collaborations
As the new Boots and Waitrose tie-up shows, retailers see real potential in joining forces. But how can you make sure it works?
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NewsCity sees opportunity as shares fall again
General retailers had another poor week and have lost about 10% of their value this year.
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Analysis
Retail’s leaders of tomorrow
The appointments of Dalton Philips and Dido Harding reflect the emergence of a new generation of retail leaders. Here, Retail Week identifies 10 more stars tipped for the top
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NewsWHSmith eyes Hughes & Hughes assets
WHSmith is reported to be considering a bid for the assets of Irish book chain Hughes & Hughes which collapsed last week.
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NewsMike Ashley’s intervention hits Blacks shares
General stores and food retailers both had a dull week, with each sector lagging the market.
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NewsMore retail deals on private equity’s radar
Renewed private equity activity and low retailer valuations raise the likelihood of another round of public-to-private deals, Oriel analysts believe.
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NewsWHSmith festive sales slide but book market share grows
WHSmith has gained share in a dismal books market in which rival Borders collapsed and the boss of Waterstone’s stepped down following a terrible Christmas.
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NewsWHSmith delivers performance in line with expectations
WHSmith group sales declined 2% with like-for-likes dropping 4% in the 21 weeks to January 23.
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NewsGrocers’ non-food sales to increase 40% by 2014
Non-food sales from grocers are expected to increase by 40% to £16.2bn in 2014, representing nearly 10p in every pound spent in supermarkets.
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NewsWHSmith pulls out of Borders bid
WHSmith has ended talks about buying troubled bookseller Borders UK, raising doubts over the specialist’s future.
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NewsCity continues to back WHSmith
WHSmith’s trading update last week reinforced analysts’ bullish stance on the retailer.
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NewsWHSmith posts 1% group sales fall
Bookseller and stationer WHSmith disclosed that total sales fell 1% in the first 10 weeks of the financial year and it is planning for competitive trading conditions at Christmas.
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NewsWHSmith nets second-half profit for first time in decade
Bookseller and stationer WHSmith delivered better than expected full-year results, revealing it had been profitable in its second half for the first time in more than 10 years.
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NewsWHSmith profits up, but sales slip slightly
WHSmith has reported group pre-tax profit has increased to £81m in its full-year results from £76m the previous year but sales have dipped slightly.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches personalised greetings cards business online
Marks & Spencer is to take on card retailers such as Clinton and WHSmith, and online specialists such as Moonpig, with the launch of a personalised card service.
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AnalysisIs tactical behaviour damaging retailers’ long-term strategy?
Tactical behaviour to shore up top lines has been a feature of the recession as retailers compete harder for customers, but is it damaging to your longer-term strategy, asks Joanna Perry
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NewsAnalysts bullish on WHSmith’s prospects
Analysts issued a wave of bullish notes on WHSmith’s prospects as the bookseller and stationer approaches its year end next Friday.
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NewsTesco wages war on WHSmith with back to school campaign
Tesco aims to conquer the ‘back to school’ market with a price comparison campaign against WHSmith.
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NewsOnline retailers under threat as Government clamps down on VAT loophole
Online retailers using a Channel Islands VAT loophole on the sale of entertainment products are under threat as Government looks into whether they are abusing the system.
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NewsThree retailers sign for space at Wood Green
Two retailers including a new anchor tenant have signed for space at The Mall Wood Green in north London, while a third is moving to larger premises in the scheme.