All Retail Week articles in December 17 2010 – Page 4
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NewsBrand Boutique launches on Tesco clothing website
Tesco has launched a Brand Boutique on its clothing website to house the independent labels and designers it stocks.
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NewsMorrisons hunts for brand director as part of management overhaul
Morrisons has kicked off a search for a brand director as chief executive Dalton Philips shakes up his management team to position the grocer for future growth.
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NewsHouse of Fraser creates emporium of brands in Frasers
House of Fraser has invested more than £10m in Frasers, its shop in Glasgow, to create an emporium of luxury beauty and accessories brands.
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BRC report calls for new unit to tackle web crime
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is lobbying for a dedicated national unit to tackle the increasing amount of online crime.
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NewsSales and margins up at Moss Bros
Menswear group Moss Bros reported sales and margins were up as chief executive Brian Brick’s improvement programme for the retailer continued.
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NewsMothercare to capitalise on overseas promise
Maternity specialist Mothercare aims to double its international sales by 2014 as its UK business continues to find the going tough.
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Carrefour to enter India through partnership with Future Group
Future Group is working on plans to join up with French hypermarket chain Carrefour and bring the retailer’s stores to India, The Economic Times reports.Citing ‘sources in the know’, the newspaper says that Future Group chief executive Kishore Biyani is currently in Paris to finalise the details of a joint ...
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Ministop to open a convenience store chain in Vietnam
Japanese convenience store operator Ministop is to open a convenience store chain in Vietnam, hoping to tap into potential demand in the market.The company, which is a subsidiary of Japanese retail giant Aeon, said that it signed a basic accord with a unit of Trung Nguyen Holdings of Vietnam to ...
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NewsM&S to open first store in Egypt and third in China
Marks & Spencer took a step forward with international expansion yesterday, when its first store in Egypt and third in China were scheduled to open.
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NewsHarvey Nichols releases viral Christmas video
Harvey Nichols has this week sent out a viral Christmas video sending up fashionistas who use their dogs as the ultimate fashion accessory.
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NewsChristmas on ice
High street could benefit at the expense of out-of-town shops if the bad weather continues
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OpinionRetailers need a thaw for a happy Christmas
Retailers are in the habit of blaming the weather when things don’t go to plan, but this Christmas it’s a genuine excuse.
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Walmart is to close office in Moscow
Walmart is to close its office in Moscow. International chief executive Doug McMillon said: “The Russian market is a compelling retail opportunity and we believe that Russian consumers could benefit from Walmart’s value proposition.“Since we have decided to enter the market through acquisition, not greenfield development, and since there is ...
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NewsJessops on course to make EBITDA profit
Camera specialist Jessops expects to make an EBITDA profit in the year to January 2, after making a £41m loss last year. The retailer has also bolstered its management team as it gears up for growth.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Will the Office of Fair Trading’s crackdown on misleading pricing have much of an impact on the promotions run by retailers?
Will the Office of Fair Trading’s crackdown on misleading pricing have much of an impact on the promotions run by retailers?
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OpinionNo trolley dash for retail
Many retailers have weathered the trading storms well post credit crunch but their efforts have frequently not been matched by investor enthusiasm.
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AnalysisDave Forsey
The chief executive of Sports Direct may live his working life in the shadow of Mike Ashley but his vital role has gained him respect from the City.
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NewsIn Focus: Fat Face and White Stuff
The differences in recent performance of Fat Face and White Stuff are text book case study stuff.
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NewsSuperGroup shares hit by margin fears
Julian Dunkerton, chief executive of fashion retailer SuperGroup, has played down the impact of rising cotton prices after its shares plummeted by about 15% on Wednesday despite posting an 86.4% hike in pre-tax profits to £14.6m for the first half of the year.