All articles by George MacDonald – Page 212
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AnalysisInternational etail sites
When it comes to expanding online overseas is it better for retailers to launch dedicated websites for each market, or is the expense not worth it?
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NewsMixed updates but retailers outperform
A mixed bag of updates resulted in general retailers outperforming the All Share index, although they were still down week on week, while food groups managed to stay in positive territory.
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NewsSimon Burke to become chairman of HobbyCraft
Simon Burke, executive chairman of Irish grocer Superquinn, is to become chairman of private equity-backed HobbyCraft in December.
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NewsSuits You chain to be shut down, administrator concludes
The Suits You chain is to be closed after its administrator Zolfo Cooper concluded it has no future, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsMothercare interim profits rise but UK underperforms
Maternity specialist Mothercare has reported a rise in first-half profits but its core UK business underperformed international operations.
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NewsAsda first to market with Kate and Wills merchandise
Grocery and general merchandise giant Asda will become one of the first retailers – and maybe the first – to sell royal wedding merchandise when a £5 mug goes on sale tomorrow.
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NewsBest Buy claims UK first with 'Facebook shop'
Electricals group Best Buy has claimed a UK first with the launch of a “Facebook shop” enabling consumers to view thousands of products on the social networking site.
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NewsConsumer Prices Index annual inflation rate rises to 3.2%
The annual rate of consumer price inflation rose to 3.2% in October from 3.1% in September, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported.
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NewsAmazon imports Black Friday promotion to UK
Online giant Amazon is to import the Black Friday promotion from the US to the UK this year.
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NewsHalfords recruits Marks & Spencer man as finance director
Bikes and car accessories specialist Halfords has named Andrew Findlay its new group finance director.
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NewsPawnbroker Albemarle & Bond makes progress with store openings
Pawnbroker and jeweller Albemarle & Bond reported that trading is in line with expectations and its store opening programme is on track.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports "subdued" week's trading
Sales at department store chain John Lewis rose 5.4% to £69m during “subdued” trading last week.
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NewsBolland’s plan for M&S can restore £1bn profit
Bolland outlines aim to exploit the brand, develop multichannel and up overseas growth
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OpinionAsos could well defy doubters
Online star Asos not only has fashion to die for, its numbers look pretty stylish too.
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NewsM&S and JS profits fail to boost retail shares
Food and general retailers both underperformed the market, despite profit advances reported by Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s.
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NewsNew Look profits suffer in challenging conditions
Value fashion retailer New Look suffered stuttering profits and a like-for-like sales fall during its first half, but it increased market share and total sales.
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NewsSales fall at WHSmith
Bookseller and stationer WHSmith said it was trading in line with expectations despite a sales fall at both divisions.
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NewsRose sells shares as Bolland outlines vision
Marks & Spencer chairman Sir Stuart Rose sold 100,000 of his shares in the retailer yesterday – the day his successor Marc Bolland set out his vision for the business.
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NewsRussian oligarch buys 3% stake in HMV
Russian tycoon Alexander Mamut has taken a stake in entertainment group HMV, it has emerged.
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NewsAsos outlines global ambitions as profits leap
Online fashion retailer Asos has reported a surge in first-half profits and plans a range of initiatives to ensure continued growth.