All articles by Katie Kilgallen – Page 4

  • News

    JD uneils new flagship

    2007-12-05T17:19:42Z

    The John David Group unveiled its revamped Oxford Street flagship store last night.

  • Analysis

    Violent increase

    2007-12-05T16:50:10Z

    Shocking figures released by the BRC last month showed a steep increase in physical and verbal attacks on shop workers. Katie Kilgallen asks how retailers can tackle this worrying rise

  • News

    Belfast ups fashion stakes as new scheme signs four

    2007-12-04T11:53:23Z

    French Connection, Fossil, La Senza and Claire’s Accessories are the latest retailers to sign to Multi Development UK’s Victoria Square scheme in Belfast.

  • News

    JD profits to soar, but sales growth slowing

    2007-12-04T09:09:36Z

    JD Sports has revealed it expects profits to exceed market expectations despite a marked slowdown in sales growth over the past seven weeks.

  • News

    Traffic-free Oxford Street takes more than £100 million

    2007-12-03T09:27:52Z

    Retailers in London’s West-end raked in more than 100 million on Saturday, as more than 1 million shoppers took to the streets to celebrate a traffic-free shopping event.

  • ConsumerAgeMontage
    Analysis

    The age of the consumer

    2007-11-29T17:22:00Z

    Charlotte Dennis-Jones and Katie Kilgallen look at the key characteristics of shoppers in four age groups and investigate how to earn brand loyalty

  • Boardroom
    Analysis

    Women in retail: It’s a man’s world

    2007-11-22T16:41:00Z

    Many more women than men work in retail, yet barely any of them make it into the top jobs. Charlotte Dennis-Jones and Katie Kilgallen investigate

  • Analysis

    Stamp of approval

    2007-11-22T15:12:00.863Z

    Is it really possible to measure the carbon footprint of a product? And is it actually worth trying? Katie Kilgallen finds out how retailers’ pilot projects are tackling the issue

  • Analysis

    Confidence booster

    2007-11-22T09:56:22.950Z

    There is no such thing as a natural salesperson and often fear of rejection stops store staff from approaching customers but, as Katie Kilgallen finds out, self-confidence can often be taught

  • Analysis

    A passion for fashion

    2007-11-15T15:44:04.537Z

    As increasingly high-tech systems help merchandisers mitigate the risks of their job, are software skills becoming more important to the role than old-fashioned intuition? Katie Kilgallen finds out

  • News

    Sainsbury's strikes joint venture deal with Land Securities

    2007-11-14T12:02:35.893Z

    Sainsbury's has unveiled a joint venture with property giant Land Securities to unlock 113 million worth of freehold assets.

  • Analysis

    Open to suggestions

    2007-11-08T11:03:55.373Z

    To keep a business dynamic, fresh ideas need to come from all staff, from the shopfloor upwards. Big-name retailers are backing National Enterprise Week to help foster entrepreneurial spirit. Katie Kilgallen reports

  • News

    Pets at Home hires advisers for possible float

    2007-11-08T09:34:11.163Z

    Pets at Home has named several advisers to guide on its strategic options for the future of the business.

  • News

    Clare to sell Dreams stake to fund homewares move

    2007-11-01T13:22:39.037Z

    Dreams founder and managing director Mike Clare is in talks with several private equity firms to sell a stake in the store chain to finance the acquisition of a complementary retail business.

  • Analysis

    Saving Christmas

    2007-11-01T11:35:55.223Z

    Farepak’s collapse last year almost shattered people’s faith in Christmas savings clubs. But, as Katie Kilgallen reports, they are beginning to fight back

  • Analysis

    Trading standards

    2007-11-01T10:08:28.003Z

    Consumer conscience has ensured that ethical trading has risen fast up retailers’ agendas, but how is it affecting the role of the buyer? Katie Kilgallen investigates

  • Analysis

    Trading standards

    2007-10-25T14:35:32.143Z

    Consumer conscience has ensured that ethical trading has risen fast up retailers’ agendas, but how is it affecting the role of the buyer? Katie Kilgallen investigates

  • Analysis

    In a class of its own

    2007-10-18T10:39:04.057Z

    As the Oxford Summer School prepares for its 79th course next year, Katie Kilgallen learns why delegates never forget it

  • News

    Sainsbury's to go 100% fair trade on TU t-shirts

    2007-10-15T09:55:17.120Z

    Sainsbury’s has vowed to covert all its TU t-shirts to ethically sourced fair-trade cotton by January next year.

  • Analysis

    Holidays are here again

    2007-10-11T15:57:38.230Z

    The hike in statutory holiday entitlement that comes into effect this month may be well-received by staff, but how will retailers cope with the extra costs? Katie Kilgallen finds out