All articles by Aoife Morgan – Page 5
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NewsPets at Home unveils turnaround plan as retail sales continue to fall
Pets at Home boss Ian Burke has unveiled a turnaround plan for its flagging retail business that aims to cut prices and improve its product offering.
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NewsSuperdry to launch Bench collection with plans to roll out shop-in-shops
Superdry is set to launch its first licensed collection with streetwear brand Bench in the new year, with plans to roll out shop-in-shops across parts of its store network, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsNext offloads land for £54m
Next has offloaded land that it acquired in 2021 to consolidate part of its distribution network for £54.1m.
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AnalysisAsos’ CEO on how the fashion retailer plans to win back customers
Asos is gaining momentum with its turnaround plan after it shrunk pre-tax losses last year. With profitability on the up, chief executive José Antonio Ramos Calamonte is turning his attention to restoring revenue growth
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NewsBoden opens first standalone store in America
Boden has opened its first standalone store in the US this week, marking a key milestone in the clothing brand’s continued expansion in the States.
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NewsFrasers Group snaps up Glasgow shopping centre
Frasers Group has acquired Braehead Shopping Centre in Glasgow, Scotland, adding to its rapidly expanding property portfolio.
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NewsLiberty managing director exits after 15 years
Liberty managing director of retail Sarah Coonan is set to step down from the luxury department store after more than 15 years.
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NewsConsumer confidence tumbles amid Budget fears
Consumer confidence took a tumble this month amid growing speculation about possible tax rises in the upcoming Budget, the British Retail Consortium reported.
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NewsQuiz enjoys ‘strong start’ to the Christmas countdown
Quiz said it has enjoyed a “strong start” to the countdown to Christmas after its new partywear collection helped deliver a boost in revenues.
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NewsN Brown appoints first trading and marketing director
N Brown has appointed former Hawes and Curtis chief digital officer Arfan Sabir to the newly created role of trading and marketing director.
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NewsClarks bolsters digital footprint with launches on international marketplaces
Clarks has strengthened its global digital footprint after launching on platforms such as Shein, Walmart and Secret Sales, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJob losses expected as Jasper Conran ends womenswear line
London-born designer Jasper Conran is pulling the womenswear line from his eponymous label as he concentrates on “various other projects”, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsFlannels opens health and fitness club at flagship
Flannels has partnered with premium health and wellness club HiiClub to launch a “fitness and recovery destination” at its Leeds Briggate flagship.
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NewsDebenhams adopts new agentic AI tool ahead of peak trading
Debenhams Group has launched a new artificial intelligence solution to help its brands manage stock, sales and pricing more effectively during the peak trading period.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches ‘premium’ retail media proposition in store revamp
John Lewis has unveiled a “premium” retail media proposition at its newly transformed Bluewater store in Kent, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisStore tour: John Lewis unwraps latest store transformation in time for Christmas
John Lewis is firmly in the swing of its £800m store upgrade programme as it unwraps its newly transformed Bluewater store in time for the busy golden quarter.
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GalleryDr. Martens launches immersive rain experience at flagship store
Dr. Martens is celebrating the launch of its new 1460 welted waterproof boot with an immersive installation at its London Oxford Street flagship
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NewsAsos cuts interest rates in new refinancing deal
Asos has secured new refinancing worth nearly £238m in a deal that will slash its interest rates by £5m each year.
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NewsThe Works ‘pleased with progress’ despite broadly flat sales
The Works said it was “pleased with the progress” of its new strategy, despite reporting broadly flat sales growth in the first half.
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NewsBurberry narrows losses as turnaround takes effect
Burberry has narrowed its half-year losses, despite reporting a dip in sales, as its turnaround strategy begins to take effect.