All Retail Week articles in June 24 2011
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsGame appoints new boss of UK and northern Europe
Game has hired Tom Devine as regional managing director of the UK and northern Europe.
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NewsBest Buy UK big boxes lose £62m in first year
Best Buy’s fledgling big box business lost £62.2m in its first full year of operating in the UK, joint venture partner Carphone Warehouse reported.
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NewsTesco reports subdued UK sales, but international holds up
Tesco has reported UK like-for-like sales excluding petrol and VAT down 0.1% in its first quarter to May 28, reflecting the subdued market.
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NewsTed Baker sales soar ahead of expectations
Premium fashion retailer Ted Baker has beaten analysts’ expectations, posting a 15.2% rise in group revenue for the 19 weeks to June 11.
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NewsVoucher specialist Park Group pre-tax profits soar
Christmas hamper and voucher specialist Park Group’s pre-tax profit soared 33% to £7m in its financial year ending 31 March.
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NewsInflation remains unchanged at 4.5% in May
Inflation remained unchanged at 4.5% in May, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsBT Retail Week Technology Awards winners revealed
The winners of the BT Retail Week Technology Awards 2011 were announced at a ceremony in London last night.
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NewsTesco kicks off Back to School campaign
Tesco is gearing up for back to school in September with the launch of a one-price-fits-all school uniform priced at £4.50.
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NewsSainsbury's like-for-likes up 1.9%, but warned of tough outlook
Sainsbury’s has reported like-for-like sales in its first quarter excluding petrol up 1.9% in the 12 weeks to June 11, and warned the market remains very competitive reflecting the challenging economic backdrop.
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NewsArgos TV shopping channel goes live
Catalogue store group Argos has launched its TV shopping service, adding another platform to its multichannel offer.
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NewsGame sales decline prompts downgrades from analysts
Game group like-for-likes dropped 11.3% in the 19 weeks to June 11 as the retailer was hit by a worse than expected decline in the games market.
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NewsJohn Lewis to open home store in Ashford
John Lewis is further expanding its ‘at home’ concept with a new store in Ashford, Kent which is due to open in autumn 2012.
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NewsEBay hires Cocosa marketing director to strengthen its fashion team
EBay has hired Cocosa marketing director Amanda Metcalfe to bolster its fashion team.
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NewsScottish retail sales worst since 1999
Scottish total retail sales declined 1.1% in May, making it the worst decline since the survey began in 1999.
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NewsOnline sales soar 18% year-on-year as £5.3bn spent in May
Sales online grew 18% year-on-year in May as £5.3bn was spent on the web.
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GalleryIn pictures: BT Retail Week Technology Awards 2011
Photos from the BT Retail Week Technology Awards 2011
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OpinionBT Retail Week Technology Awards: IT's big night out
Last night’s BT Retail Week Technology Awards gave IT teams from across the industry a chance to shine (and show off their Scalextric skills).
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NewsProtesters win review over Tesco Stokes Croft store
Campaigners protesting against the Tesco store in Stokes Croft have won the right to have the granting of planning permission for the shop reviewed.
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NewsGame shareholders revolt over pay
Shareholders in entertainment specialist Game staged a revolt against the retailer’s remuneration stance at yesterday’s AGM.
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NewsRetail sales values up, but volumes flat
The value of retail sales excluding petrol in May were up 2.4% on the previous year but flat in volume terms.