All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 93
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NewsJohn Lewis sales soar as Olympic feel-good factor continues
John Lewis sales soared 14.5% in the week to August 18 as the Olympic feel-good factor continued beyond the Games.
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AnalysisProfile: Sally Bailey, chief executive, White Stuff
Tough times came late for White Stuff but, despite a profits plunge last year, its chief executive is preparing for future growth.
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NewsFat Face ready for growth after ditching discounting
Fashion retailer Fat Face says 7% sales jump and kicking ‘discount drug’ leaves it poised for economic recovery.
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NewsFormer M&S ecommerce boss Aubrey-Cound joins Daily Mail
Former Marks & Spencer ecommerce boss Susan Aubrey-Cound is to join newspaper group the Daily Mail.
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NewsBaird Group boss Peter Lucas to stand down
Baird Group chairman and chief executive Peter Lucas is to stand down from the menswear specialist.
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NewsJJB Sports ends Rangers merchandise deal as Ashley prepares to take stake in club
JJB Sports has agreed to end its merchandising deal with Rangers Football Club ahead of rival Sports Direct’s owner Mike Ashley taking a stake in the club.
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NewsLittlewoods to extend Myleene Klass range after it smashes target
Myleene Klass is to design her first lingerie range with Littlewoods following the success of her first collection with the retailer.
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NewsPlay.com achieved £2m sales from Facebook in 2011
Etailer Play.com revealed that Facebook accounted for over £2m of direct sales last year.
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OpinionComment: Festival fashion straight to your tent
For some festivals are as much about the fashion as they are the music. Nowhere is that more true than the glamorous (note: you can choose to insert your own adjective here) world of Essex which is why young fashion brand Very decided to set-up shop at V Festival in Chelmsford over the weekend.
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NewsStrict rules to stamp down on high street chuggers
New rules have been introduced to prevent chuggers harassing members of the public and ban them from standing near shop doorways.
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NewsToys R Us trials selling products for mums
Toys R Us has teamed up with consumer goods specialist JML to sell products aimed at mothers.
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AnalysisObituary: B&Q's oldest employee Syd Prior
Syd Prior, who was famously B&Q’s oldest employee until his retirement last year, passed away at his home in Fulham earlier this month aged 97.
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AnalysisBlue Inc: What do retailers need to know?
As Blue Inc pushes the button on overseas expansion, Retail Week takes a look at the fast-growing chain.
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NewsAmazon signs up to Collect+ delivery scheme
Online giant Amazon has signed up with delivery service Collect+ so its customers can pick up their purchases at 4,700 local convenience stores across the UK.
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NewsBlue Inc begins widespread overseas expansion
Blue Inc, the value fashion retailer chaired by Sir Stuart Rose, is gearing up for widespread international expansion as its Officers Club business helps propel UK growth.
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NewsMamas & Papas’ China plan piles pressure on Mothercare
Maternity retailer Mamas & Papas to open 90 stores in China over next five years to tap into hunger for Western brands.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is it RIP for JJB?
Another day, another story proclaiming the end is nigh for JJB Sports. Today it was the turn of JJB founder Dave Whelan to put his two pennies worth in, claiming the retailer’s future looked bleak.
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NewsRetail sales rise 0.5% in value in July
Retail sales in July increased 0.5% in value from the previous month, according to the ONS.
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NewsLovehoney eyes international growth as it plans Coco De Mer store expansion
Erotic etailer Lovehoney is looking overseas for growth as it eyes opening Coco De Mer stores worldwide.
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NewsJJB shareholder Dick's writes off investment
JJB Sports shareholder Dick’s Sporting Goods has written off the value of its investment in the retailer just five months after injecting £20m into the struggling chain.