All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 121
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AnalysisWhy Steve Jobs changed retail
The Apple founder, who died this week, may not have been best known as a retailer. But the brand he created profoundly changed our industry. Here Retail Week explains why.
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NewsSuperGroup supply chain glitch ‘shows risks of rapid expansion’
SuperGroup’s warehouse malfunction, which could hit profits by as much as £9m, demonstrates the risks of rapid store expansion, according to broker Espirito Santo.
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NewsMcQueen hires former retail analyst John Richards
Corporate finance advisor McQueen has appointed former retail analyst John Richards as a consultant.
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NewsCameron does U-turn on credit card debt
Prime Minister David Cameron has rewritten his speech to the Conservative conference removing a key passage which was interpreted as a call for households to pay off their credit card debts.
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NewsUSC boss Jim McGonigle exits
USC chief executive Jim McGonigle has exited after nearly a decade at the chain, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsMothercare warns on profits as UK like-for-likes plummet
Maternity retailer Mothercare has issued a profits warning as consumer confidence continues to deteriorate following the riots in England.
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NewsSainsbury's warns "very competitive" market here to stay
Sainsbury’s like-for-like sales rose 1.9%, excluding fuel, in the 16 weeks to October 1 as total sales advanced 4.4%.
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NewsEBay launches ad campaign to promote its Fashion Outlet
EBay has unveiled a new advertising campaign to promote its Fashion Outlet.
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NewsJack Wills to double US store numbers
Young fashion chain Jack Wills is to double its presence in the US.
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GalleryIn Pictures: Topman's new General Store, Shoreditch, London
Topman has launched a new format store in Shoreditch, London.
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NewsRetail insolvencies up 12% in the third quarter, says PwC
Retail insolvencies soared 12% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2011.
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NewsWaterstone's boss brands Amazon "utterly ruthless"
New boss of Waterstone’s James Daunt has called online rival Amazon “utterly ruthless” in its business tactics.
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NewsMinimum wage increase will threaten retail employment, warns BRC
The increase in minimum wage will make it harder for retailers to maintain and create jobs according to the British Retail Consortium.
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NewsStudent fees to hit young fashion, Wolfson warns
Younger chain Lipsy to be hit as effects of debt start being felt by 16 to 22 year olds
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AnalysisOnline fulfilment
Amazon’s launch of collection lockers reflects the growing recognition that better fulfilment is crucial for the future of online retailing
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NewsBargain hunters hit Boden profitability
Boden chief executive Julian Granville has warned that its customers are being “squeezed”, proving that the middle classes are not immune to the tough climate.
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NewsWhite Stuff chief exec Bailey wins Private Business Woman of the Year
White Stuff chief executive Sally Bailey has won the PwC Private Business Woman of the Year Award.
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GalleryIn pictures: First look at Westfield Stratford City
Westfield Stratford City opened to hordes of shoppers on 13 September 2011.
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NewsWestfield sets up warehouse near Stratford to overcome delivery restrictions
Westfield has set up a distribution centre close to its Stratford City site to help retailers overcome delivery restrictions.
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NewsHomebase launches painting and decorating service
Homebase is to launch a painter and decorator service to cash in on Britons who prefer not to do it themselves.