All articles by George MacDonald – Page 194
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NewsProfits fall at Original Factory Shop
Value department store group Original Factory Shop has posted a fall in profits after a “challenging year” but is confident of continued long-term growth.
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NewsTablets drive Carphone sales but Best Buy concerns remain
Tablet computers have become a key driver of Carphone Warehouse’s performance for the first time.
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NewsStakebuilding raises Blacks’ share price
The market edged up over the week but retailers of all types were becalmed.
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OpinionDixons heads for Harrods
Ironic that Dixons, which only two years ago was threatened by Harrods with legal action over a cheeky ad poking fun at the famous department store, is soon to be installed as the electricals concessionaire in the landmark Knightsbridge shop.
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AnalysisLocation-based marketing
Appealing to local shoppers using location-based marketing is becoming more effective as mobile technology is connecting retailers right to the customer
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NewsWithdrawal of court action clears way for Musgrave's Superquinn deal
The door has been opened for Irish retailer Musgrave to go ahead with its acquisition of bust counterpart Superquinn after court action was abandoned.
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NewsCarphone on track despite sales fall
Carphone Warehouse has reported a “very satisfactory start to the year” despite a like-for-like sales fall at the eponymous division.
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NewsFormer Kingfisher director considers bidding for Comet
Former Kingfisher director Jim Weight is among the bidders for troubled electricals chain Comet, it is understood.
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NewsDixons to open Harrods concession
Currys and PC World-owner Dixons has struck an agreement to run the consumer electronics section in world-famous department store Harrods.
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NewsCourt battle threatens Musgrave's Superquinn deal
Irish grocer Musgrave’s takeover of Superquinn is in jeopardy after court action was launched that jeopardises the deal.
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NewsFormer Comet director Lousada joins Buy It Direct
Former Comet director Toby Lousada has joined online retailer Buy It Direct as non-executive chairman.
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NewsJessops posts first-half sales rise
Cameras specialist Jessops has posted an uplift in first-half sales and says it is beating trading targets.
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NewsJohn Lewis encouraged by demand for new season's product
Department store chain John Lewis has reported strong demand for new season’s lines as it moved out of the Sale period.
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NewsDixons audits result in supplier delistings
The number of own-brand suppliers and potential suppliers delisted or not approved on ethical grounds by electricals giant Dixons rocketed by almost 85% last year.
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OpinionBack to base camp for Blacks
Almost four years after Neil Gillis took over as chief executive, the bulk of his turnaround ambition for Blacks remains just that.
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NewsSubdued trading and inflation hits grocers
The latest grocery industry data from Kantar and Nielsen showed inflation-powered sales growth at the expense of volumes.
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NewsInflation hits grocery volumes
Rising food prices have helped the value of grocery sales rise but have hit volumes.
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NewsMatalan posts quarterly sales fall
Value fashion group Matalan has posted a quarterly sales decline and warned that trading conditions remain tough, despite an uptick in July.
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NewsCall for return of RRPs on electrical items
The Competition Commission is considering whether to allow the reintroduction of recommended retail prices (RRPs) on electrical goods.
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NewsUnited Carpets posts level profits
United Carpets aims to increase its market share in core categories after holding profitability last year.