All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 86
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose sales soar as shoppers prepare for Christmas
John Lewis sales soared 11.4% year on year in its week to November 10.
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NewsLoyalty cards under scrutiny as OFT probes personalised online offers
Loyalty schemes such as Tesco’s Clubcard and Sainsbury’s Nectar card are set to be scrutinised by the Office of Fair Trading after the watchdog revealed it is to explore personalised online offers.
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NewsMore job losses at Comet as home delivery axed
Nearly 500 jobs are set to be axed at Comet next week as administrators are poised to terminate the group’s home delivery operation.
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NewsSuperdry to add accessories to wholesale offering
SuperGroup is seeking to further expand its Superdry brand through wholesale accessories.
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NewsAnalysis: Kurt Geiger focuses on international growth
Growing its international footprint is top of the retailer’s agenda under new owner Jones Group.
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AnalysisProfile: Frances Russell, womenswear director, Marks and Spencer
The newly appointed womenswear director of M&S has a challenge ahead to win consumer spend.
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OpinionBlog: Same day delivery - whatever Next?
A quick look on Next’s website shows the retailer is heavily promoting same day delivery, along with evening and Sunday delivery.
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NewsBaird Group promotes Mark Cotter to chief executive
The Baird Group has promoted Mark Cotter to chief executive of the menswear specialist.
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NewsWaterstones eyes overseas expansion
Waterstones is eyeing international expansion as its turnaround progresses.
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NewsJohn Lewis boss hits out at Amazon tax rules
John Lewis managing director Andy Street has urged the government to examine the tax advantages enjoyed by multinational firms such as Amazon in order to create a level playing field for businesses.
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NewsTed Baker retail sales soar 24.6%
Ted Baker retail sales rose 24.6% in the 13 weeks to November 10.
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NewsFifty Shades range will make 'sex toys mainstream', says Lovehoney
Lovehoney believes its exclusive Fifty Shades of Grey licensing deal will open the door to sex toys being sold in mainstream retailers.
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NewsComet prices upped for "liquidation Sale", claim customers
Angry shoppers at Comet’s “liquidation Sale” have claimed that administrators have hiked up prices, according to The Sun.
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NewsWHSmith like-for-likes dip 4%
WHSmith like-for-likes dropped 4% in the first 10 weeks of its financial year.
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OpinionBlog: One size fits all (devices) at Cocosa
Cocosa, the etailer owned by former Harrods tycoon Mohamed Al Fayed, has relaunched its website using technology which automatically responds to the device the shopper is using
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NewsAmazon blasted as "totally evasive" by Select Committee in tax hearing
The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has accused etail giant Amazon of being “totally evasive” about the turnover and profitability of its UK business.
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NewsFoyles opens pop-up store at Central Saint Martins College
Foyles has opened a pop-up shop at Central Saint Martins College in London.
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NewsJJB collapsed with £150m of debt as old stores draw little interest
JJB Sports collapsed with £150m debts, it is revealed, as its former stores attract little interest.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales soar as shoppers gear up for Christmas
Department store chain John Lewis’ sales jumped 11.4% year-on-year in the week to Saturday November 10 as shoppers started gearing up for Christmas.
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NewsGame boss defends OpCapita and insists it's 'in good shape'
Game chief executive Martyn Gibbs has defended its owner, former Comet backer, OpCapita, and has said it is performing well despite it operating without credit insurance.