All Retail Week articles in February 22 2013
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsRestructurer Gordon Brothers called in to trade Republic
Restructuring specialist Gordon Brothers has been drafted in by administrator Ernst & Young to trade collapsed fashion retailer Republic as the hunt for a buyer continues.
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NewsWhite Stuff hires former Superdrug boss Jeremy Seigal as chief executive
Quirky fashion retailer White Stuff has hired former Superdrug boss Jeremy Seigal as its new chief executive, replacing Sally Bailey who departed the business last week.
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NewsShopper numbers plummet in January as snow hits footfall
Footfall fell 4.6% year on year in January as heavy snow deterred people from shopping, representing the weakest footfall figure recorded since last April, when shopper numbers declined 6.9%.
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NewsHorsemeat scandal: Grocers to hold talks to restore consumer confidence
The major grocers are to meet with Environment Secretary Owen Paterson today to thrash out a plan to restore consumer confidence following the horsemeat scandal.
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NewsFashion giant Primark signs up to St David's flagship
Value fashion giant Primark is to open a 86,000 sq. ft flagship store at St David’s, Cardiff, increasing its floor space in the welsh capital by 80%.
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NewsH&M new brand & Other Stories to make worldwide debut in London
H&M’s new fascia & Other Stories is to make its global debut on London’s Regent Street next month as the Swedish fashion giant relaunches its Oxford Street store.
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NewsMothercare hires former Carphone Warehouse UK boss Matt Stringer
Mothercare has hired former Carphone Warehouse managing director Matt Stringer as the new commercial director for its UK business.
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NewsBurberry personalises products using microchip technology
Burberry is stitching new touchscreen-enabled technology into its garments, which shows the customer videos recording the journey of the product in order to give them a more personalised experience.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Morrisons’ Blockbuster stores acquisition mean for the grocery market?
Morrisons’ acquisition of 49 Blockbuster stores to ramp up its convenience arm’s expansion adds further spice to an already fiercely competitive market.
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NewsTesco is shaken but not stirred
Tesco has a Goldeneye for a marketing opportunity after wooing film fans desperate to pick up Skyfall, the latest instalment in the Bond films, with its new store signs.
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NewsHorse meat meeting with Government 'very positive' says Asda boss Andy Clarke
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke said the meeting between Government and retailers today to tackle the horse meat scandal was “very positive”.
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NewsSuperGroup’s Wills enjoys some toilet humour
SuperGroup chief financial officer Shaun Wills can enjoy a royal flush at his new home.
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NewsM&S inks deal with British Fashion Council to celebrate 'Best of British'
Marks & Spencer has signed a three year partnership with the British Fashion Council to celebrate British fashion, home-grown talent and sustainability.
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NewsAurora to spin off of Coast brand to facilitate future sale
Fashion group Aurora Fashions is to spin-off occasionwear specialist Coast as it separates its business to facilitate a future sale.
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NewsShopper spend at supermarkets surges as retailers expand into non-food
Supermarkets report that 58p of every £1 spent by shoppers go in their tills, which is up from a decade ago after retailers have expanded into non-food categories.
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NewsRetail administrations could lead to a sixth of stores lying empty
Retail administrations and the resulting store closures could lead to one in six stores on the high street lying empty this year, according to the Local Data Company
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NewsSainsbury’s general merchandise business hits £1bn of annual sales
Sainsbury’s general merchandise business has hit £1bn of annual sales for the first time.
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NewsFashion giant Bestseller to back Republic founder Brewins’ bid
Republic founder Carl Brewins has won support from Danish fashion giant Bestseller in his attempt to buy back the fashion retailer.
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NewsTesco calls in police after claims of online fraud to some Clubcard accounts
Tesco has called in the police after claims that some of its customers may have become victims of online fraud via their Clubcard accounts.
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AnalysisIn numbers: The LDC's shop vacancy rates 2012
The Local Data Company has today announced its latest high street vacancy rates. Retail Week takes a look at the numbers.