All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 94
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AnalysisAnalysis: Top 10 celebrity fashion tie-ups
As Sir Philip Green aims to emulate the success of the infamous Topshop Kate Moss range with the launch of The Kardashian Kollection - selling the wares of Kim et al - in Dorothy Perkins and BHS, Retail Week takes a look at some of the most memorable celebrity fashion tie-ups over the years
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NewsDorothy Perkins to launch the Kardashians' collection in UK
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green will launch reality TV stars the Kardashians’ clothing collection in his UK stores.
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NewsFurniture retailer Jysk to step up UK expansion
Danish furniture retailer Jysk is to open three new stores in the UK, ahead of a “significant roll out”.
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NewsGordon Brothers to snap up Dublin department store Clerys
Restructuring firm Gordon Brothers is on the verge of acquiring iconic Dublin department store Clerys.
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AnalysisProfile: Beverley Williams, interim chief executive, JJB Sports
The low-profile former boss of La Senza brings a wealth of experience to ailing JJB Sports as it aims to close the gap on rival Sports Direct.
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NewsFrench Connection warns first-half profits to drop by £7m
French Connection warned first-half operating profits would be £7m lower than last year as it resorted to additional discounting
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NewsHMV reports full-year £16.2m pre-tax loss
HMV made a £16.2m pre-tax loss in its year to April 28 but is confident it will achieve at least £10m profit in its current year.
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NewsMaplin managing director Dave Whittle exits
Maplin managing director Dave Whittle has exited the retailer after 15 years at the chain.
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NewsPandora profits plunge as it carries out stock swap plan
Pandora profits plunged in its second quarter as it bore the cost of its turnaround plan of replacing stockists’ poor selling products with newer items.
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GalleryIn pictures: Coleen Rooney recreates famous Littlewoods catalogue covers
Online giant Littlewoods turns 80 this year and to help celebrate the milestone current face of the brand Coleen Rooney has recreated some of the most famous catalogues in its history.
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NewsBest Buy founder aims to buy back retailer in £5.8bn deal
Best Buy founder Richard Schulze is vying to buy the electronics giant in a $9bn (£5.8bn) deal.
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NewsJohn Lewis's 'insania' move to lure back West End shopper during Olympics
With footfall slumping in London’s West End as consumers avoid potential Olympic chaos, John Lewis Oxford Street is pulling out all the stops to entice shoppers to the store.
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NewsWestfield London footfall bolstered by the Olympics
Developer Westfield insists that the Olympics has had a “positive impact” on its west London complex in contrast to this week’s footfall figures for the region.
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NewsWest End retailers launch emergency campaign to lure back shoppers during Olympics
Retailers in London’s West End are preparing an emergency “six-figure” advertising campaign to try to lure shoppers back during the Olympics.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales soften last week but first half revenue soars
John Lewis reported a “softer sales performance” over the week to July 28 as its first half sales soared 12.9%.
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AnalysisAnalysis: JJB Sports in battle to avoid relegation
The sportswear retailer is in a parlous state with sales in decline, and it is in need of further refinancing.
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NewsWestfield Stratford to close to non-Olympic attendees
Retailers have vented their frustration at LOCOG’s decision to close Westfield Stratford City to members of the public without a ticket for the Olympic Games on Friday and Saturday between 10.30am to 5pm.
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NewsHMV boss Simon Fox exits as Jessops' Trevor Moore takes the post
HMV chief executive Simon Fox has stood down from the retailer and will be replaced by former Jessops boss Trevor Moore.
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NewsNext powers ahead in online fulfilment war
Next’s compelling delivery options powered growth at its Directory arm in the first half, as fulfilment increasingly becomes a critical battleground in the fight for online spend.
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NewsEtailers experience sales surge as shoppers avoid London's high streets
Online retailers have reported a surge in sales as consumers avoid trekking to London’s West End during the Olympics.