All articles by James Wilmore
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NewsBrexit countdown: How can retailers cope?
The wheels of Britain’s exit from the EU were put in motion this week when Prime Minister Theresa May triggered Article 50.
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NewsRetailers call for action on 'archaic' rates system
Retailers have this week intensified calls for a fairer business rates system as the Government faces renewed pressure to act.
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OpinionOpinion: Business rates may be unfair but reality is key
It is ironic that business rates have shot to the top of the news agenda at the same time Amazon has pledged to create 5,000 more UK jobs.
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NewsTrade groups slam 'outrageous' business rates plan
A 13-strong group of trade bodies have urged a government rethink on “outrageous” plans to prevent firms appealing against business rates rises.
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AnalysisDebenhams pay row: Is the retailer a victim or villain?
Department store group Debenhams is at the centre of a row about underpaying staff. Does it deserve the criticism?
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NewsLaura Ashley warns on profits after tough first half
Laura Ashley has warned its full-year profits will fall below expectations after “demanding” trading conditions in its first-half.
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NewsAmazon readies own-label fashion launch in UK
Amazon is gearing up to launch its own fashion label in the UK, according to reports.
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NewsBusiness rates hikes could mean 'death of diversity'
Hikes in business rates for swathes of retailers could lead to a “death of diversity” on Britain’s high streets, according to a trade body.
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NewsWaitrose, Iceland and M&S win Which? awards
Waitrose, Iceland and M&S have scooped the honours in a Which? supermarket consumer satisfaction survey.
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AnalysisSWOT analysis: What will Pennycook find at Fenwick?
Department store chain Fenwick has named outgoing Co-op boss Richard Pennycook as its new chairman.
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NewsToday in retail: Will inflation stunt consumer spending?
Retailers will have watched with interest today as the latest figures showed inflation has hit a two-and-a-half year high.
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NewsClintons' owner denies plan for mass store closures
Clintons’ US owner American Greetings has insisted there are “no plans” for major store closures at the stationery chain.
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OpinionOpinion: DFS cannot afford to rest on its laurels
DFS is being left with a few empty seats of late, it would appear.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five lessons for retailers from JD Wetherspoon
JD Wetherspoon, or ’Spoons as it is affectionately known, has been described as a national institution.
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GalleryStore gallery: Ribble wheels into Birmingham's Mailbox
Cycling etailer Ribble Cycles has opened its first permanent showroom in Birmingham’s Mailbox shopping centre.
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NewsBoohoo gets legal green light for Nasty Gal deal
Boohoo has secured court approval for its acquisition of US fashion retailer Nasty Gal and remains on track to complete the £16m deal by the end of this month.
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NewsDFS profits on track as half-year sales rise
DFS is confident its full-year profits will be in line with expectations after reporting a solid rise in half-year sales.
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NewsWaitrose plans job cuts as up to six stores to close
Waitrose plan to cut hundreds of jobs and close up to six stores as part of a shake-up.
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NewsL’Oréal mulls selling off The Body Shop
French cosmetics giant L’Oréal is considering a €1bn sale of The Body Shop, according to reports.
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NewsHalfords' commercial boss Emma Fox exits
Halfords’ highly regarded commercial director Emma Fox has left by “mutual consent” following a strategic review of the business, Retail Week can reveal.