All Retail Week articles in 21 December 2007 – Page 4

News
Jessops ‘on track’ as like-for-likes edge up

2007-12-20T15:10:11Z

Camera specialist Jessops, which reported plunging sales and profits last week, has managed to increase like-for-like sales in recent weeks.
Analysis
May

2007-12-20T15:26:45Z

An increase in like-for-like sales of a mere 1.8 per cent, compared with 3.6 per cent the previous year, was put down to interest rate increases and bad weather. Total sales rose 4 per cent
Analysis
September

2007-12-20T15:41:27Z

A colder end to September helped UK retail like-for-like sales climb 3 per cent for the month, compared with September 2006, when they were up 2.4 per cent. Sales were also bolstered by price promotions and discounts.
News
Kingfisher exits B&Q Taiwan as growth opportunities abate

2007-12-20T16:18:24Z

Kingfisher, owner of DIY chain B&Q, has sold its 50 per cent stake in B&Q Taiwan to joint venture partner Test Rite International for 51.6 million.
Opinion
Why Landmark is one to watch

2007-12-20T16:32:34Z

Debenhams’ shares may have hit a record low of 75.5p on Monday, but one party sees value in the department store group.
Opinion
Time to batten down hatches

2007-12-20T16:41:01Z

Whether next year brings more retail woes or not, cost control and differentiation will be vital
Opinion
China’s boom is a double-edged sword

2007-12-20T16:45:48Z

“Retail sales leap 18.8 per cent.” How many retailers in the UK would consider this headline the best Christmas present?
News
View from the mall – December 20

2007-12-20T16:58:34Z

The Mall Ilford
Analysis
October

2007-12-20T17:14:55Z

Like-for-like retail sales rose just 1 per cent – the weakest growth since the 0.5 per cent rise in November 2006. BRC director-general Kevin Hawkins warned of challenging trading conditions for retailers in the run-up to Christmas
News
Retail profit warnings soar in 2007

2007-12-21T08:28:46Z

UK retailers have issued a record number of profit warnings this year, fuelling fears of a high street meltdown this Christmas.
News
Sports Direct's share price buoyed by director stock buying

2007-12-21T08:49:25Z

Shares in struggling Sports Direct rose more than 13 per cent yesterday after two long-standing directors purchased 2 million shares and the retailer resumed a share buy-back programme.
News
United Carpets sales buck downward trend

2007-12-21T09:35:16Z

United Carpets has posted a set of credit crunch-defying profit and sales figures.
Analysis
July

2007-12-21T09:46:26Z

Like-for-likes advanced only 1.2 per cent, representing the lowest month-on-month growth since November 2006. Food and fashion both suffered as a result of strong World Cup comparatives and bad weather. Total sales increased 3.1 per cent
News
Retail sales volumes creep up

2007-12-21T10:13:03Z

The volume of retail sales increased 1.1 per cent in the three months to November, according to the Office for National Statistics.
News
Footfall still dropping

2007-12-21T10:13:52Z

Footfall continued to fall this week, down 8.7 per cent on Wednesday against last year.
Analysis
November

2007-12-21T10:18:13Z

Like-for-like sales improved slightly, up 1.2 per cent against November 2006, when sales rose just 0.6 per cent. However, the increase was not enough to ease retailers’ worries about Christmas
News
Tchibo returns to profit as new Great Britain chief is appointed

2007-12-21T10:35:59Z

Tchibo returns to profit as new Great Britain chief is appointed
News
Otto UK mulls stores to add to core offer

2007-12-21T10:42:17Z

Home shopping giant Otto UK is considering acquiring a bricks-and-mortar retailer to complement its core operations.
News
M&S stores to open at 6am for Sale

2007-12-21T11:02:27Z

Marks & Spencer will open its doors at 6am on Thursday December 27 for the launch of its Sale, and the promotion will begin online at 12.01am on Christmas Day.
Analysis
Nisa Tomorrow

2007-12-21T11:06:14Z

Adding members and fighting back against the supermarkets is top of Nisa Today’s chief executive Neil Turton’s agenda now that the in-fighting is over at the symbol group. James Thompson reports