All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 66
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NewsRetail finance directors to hold business rates summit
Finance directors from some of the UK’s largest retailers are set to hammer out proposals for an overhaul of the business rates system.
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NewsTM Lewin hires KPMG as adviser to lead £100m sale
Shirtmaker TM Lewin has hired accountancy firm KPMG to lead a sale of the business, which could value it at more than £100m.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis revenue surges 6.7% as Sale shoppers grab a bargain
Department store group John Lewis’ sales jumped 6.7% to £80.7m in the week to June 29 as shoppers rushed to get a bargain in its summer Sale.
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AnalysisIndependence Day: Seven ways America changed UK retail
As Americans get out their flags and fire up their barbeques in celebration of their independence, Retail Week looks at how the US has helped mould UK retail.
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NewsAldi continues to swipe market share from big four
Discounter Aldi continued to swipe market share from the big four, the latest monthly data by market research firm Nielsen has revealed.
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NewsArgos hires top EMI Music executive as new digital director
Argos has hired top EMI Music executive Bertrand Bodson as its new digital director and tasked him with “reinventing Argos”.
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NewsN Brown widens US appeal with Marisota launch
N Brown is widening its appeal in the US by launching older women’s brand Marisota there.
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NewsOcado attracts overseas IP interest post-Morrisons deal
Ocado claims to have received lots of interest from overseas retailers following its tie-up with Morrisons as it seeks further growth as an IP provider.
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AnalysisProfile: Jigsaw incoming chief executive Peter Ruis
Jigsaw has wooed one of retail’s most respected senior managers in its new chief executive Peter Ruis. Retail Week looks at his credentials.
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NewsJohn Lewis buying and brand boss Peter Ruis gets Jigsaw top job
John Lewis buying and brand director Peter Ruis to leave the department store after being appointed chief executive of fashion retailer Jigsaw.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Breathing new life into a retailer after administration
The future of three high street names, Internaçionale, ModelZone and Dwell, were left hanging in the balance this week after they collapsed into administration.
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NewsAnalysis: Reborn Game ready to cash in on new consoles
Just 15 months after video game specialist Game plunged into administration, chief executive Martyn Gibbs is feeling positive about the future.
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NewsDebenhams' Sales still pack a punch, insists boss Michael Sharp
Debenhams boss Michael Sharp insisted that its Blue Cross Sales still pack a punch despite claims that they could be losing their potency.
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NewsCoast, Oasis and Warehouse to roll-out iPad technology across stores
Coast, Oasis and Warehouse have introduced wi-fi to their stores to enable the roll-out of iPads across all of their UK and European stores.
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NewsSports Direct rescues camping brand Gelert from administration
Sportswear giant Sports Direct, founded by Mike Ashley, has bought outdoor brand Gelert out of administration, saving 100 jobs.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Internaçionale - the fashion retailer at a glance
As fashion retailer Internaçionale looks set to hit the buffers with Ernst & Young likely to be appointed administor, Retail Week takes a look into the business
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NewsAdministration looms for Internaçionale and ModelZone
Fashion retailer Internaçionale has filed an intention to appoint an administrator. Specialist retailer ModelZone is also poised to do the same as rent day hits under-pressure retailers.
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NewsCoast boss Margaret McDonald heads to Victoria's Secret
Former Coast boss Margaret McDonald has been lined up to take a senior role at US lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsPaphitis puts his backing behind next week's Independents' Day
Retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis has put his backing behind next week’s Independents’ Day, which encourages shoppers to buy from local shopkeepers.
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GalleryIn pictures: Debenhams unveils prosecco bar and designer hall at Oxford Street store
Debenhams is banking on a prosecco bar, an exclusive designer department and a shimmering façade to woo more international customers into its flagship Oxford Street store.