All articles by Caroline Parry – Page 8
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NewsAnalysis: Signet enjoys sales growth in 2012
Sales have been growing at the jeweller’s UK arm after a tough period.
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NewsFrench Connection turnaround plan to take two years
French Connection expects to break even by the end of its financial year 2014/ 2015 after this morning revealing a series of measures aimed at turning the struggling business around.
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AnalysisFrench Connection: What the analysts say
French Connection has revealed a plan to turnaround its fortunes after reporting a pre-tax loss of £6.3m for the six months to the end of July 31. Unimpressed analysts are not expecting a quick return to profit.
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NewsThe Liberty Centre signs two new retailers
Footwear retailer Office and young fashion chain Republic have taken stores at Romford’s The Liberty Centre.
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AnalysisDebenhams: What the analysts say
Debenhams surprised the City by continuing to report like-for-like sales growth despite the volatile trading conditions. However, the department store chain has left analysts questioning why profit forecasts have not been raised.
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AnalysisJD Sports: What the analysts say
As expected JD Sports Fashion has reported a pre-tax loss as its battles to turnaround outdoor chain Blacks and absorbs costs from other acquisitions. The City remains confident that it will hit its full year forecasts.
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NewsIkea appoints new group chief executive
Ikea Group has appointed Peter Agnefjäll as president and chief executive to replace Mikael Ohlsson, who will step down next September after 34 years with the retailer.
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AnalysisTopshop’s digital fashion show: What retailers need to know
Topshop has hailed its new social media campaign launched at London Fashion Week a success. Retail Week takes a look.
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NewsLloydspharmacy profits plummet
Lloydspharmancy’s pre-tax profits plummeted by 45% from £104.7m to £57.2m in 2012 as sales remained flat at £1.76bn.
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NewsProfits dip at Lakeland
Homewares specialist Lakeland’s pre-tax profits slipped to £7.2m in 2011 from £10.7m the previous year, although sales advanced.
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AnalysisHome Retail: What the analysts say
Home Retail has stablished like-for-like sales at Argos but as Homebase remains challenging, analysts are concerned that the retailer group’s issues are structural rather than cyclical.
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AnalysisNext: What the analysts say
Next has reported a rise in profits for the half to July despite a fall in like-for-likes due to an “unusually quiet” August and September. The City has issued a cautious response but has confidence in the retailer’s multi-channel strategy.
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NewsWestfield Stratford City attracts 50 million shoppers over first year
Westfield Stratford City has broken shopper footfall records attracting 47 million visitors since it opened last year and recorded an 8.5 million boost in visitors during the Olympics and Paralympics.
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AnalysisKingsfisher results: region by region
Unseasonal weather, declining housing markets and the difficult economic background across Europe have made a significant impact on Kingfisher’s domestic and international businesses. Retail Week takes a closer look at its performance market by market.
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NewsProfits leap at Laura Ashley
Fashion and homewares retailer Laura Ashley has reported first-half profits up 13.7% to £8.3m driven by its multi-channel strategy and a differentiated product range.
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NewsVideo: Sainsbury's Brand Match ad dismisses Tesco and Asda threat
Sainsbury’s is ramping up support for its Brand Match initiative with a £2m TV campaign which depicts a family snubbing Asda and Tesco.
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NewsWhiteley signs eight new retailers
River Island, Clarks, Mamas & Papas and Schuh are among eight retailers to take space at the new £64m Whiteley Shopping Centre, which is due to open in South Hampshire next spring.
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AnalysisBurberry: What the analysts say
A marked slowdown in sales over recent weeks has forced Burberry to issue a surprise profits warning. The City dissected the statement and expressed concern.
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NewsSuperGroup's Dunkerton expects "good" Christmas
SuperGroup boss Julian Dunkerton expects “a good Christmas” because consumers are always prepared to “dig deep” during the festive period.
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UK and Germany named 'easy' markets for expanding retailers
The availability of prime locations, the maturity of the retail property and an open business environment make the UK the second easiest market for retailers seeking to expand, according to a new report.