All articles by Lisa Berwin – Page 2
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NewsAmerican Apparel UK’s future in the balance amid liquidity fears
Restructuring specialists Hilco and GA Asset advisors are circling the UK arm of US fashion retailer American Apparel as the future of the retailer hangs in the balance.
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NewsSignet sales fall in the UK
US jewellery retailer Signet said that total sales at its UK arm dropped 10.3% to $142m (£91.1m) in its second half to August 1.
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NewsLinks of London unveils Cat Deeley advertising campaign
Links of London will launch its first major advertising campaign next week with the new face of the brand Cat Deeley.
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NewsProfits improve at The Body Shop
The Body Shop more than doubled profits in its second half, reaching €13.6m (£11.1m) in the six months to June 30, compared to €6.3m (£5.1m) for the same period the year before.
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NewsSupermarkets cut number of carrier bags handed out by 4.6 billion
The number of carrier bags being handed out by supermarkets has fallen by 4.6 billion over the last four years.
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NewsAsda drops fuel prices ahead of bank holiday
Asda will drop the price of fuel at its pumps by 1p a litre in time for the bank holiday weekend.
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NewsH&T profits soar as retail sales rise
Pawnbroker H&T said that pre-tax profits soared 70.6% in the six months to June 30 with retail sales up 22% for the period to £8.6m.
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NewsN Brown launches Simply Be in America
N Brown has launched its first catalogue in the US as it continues to seek growth in international markets.
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NewsNew Marks & Spencer chairman to get £500,000
Marks & Spencer’s new chairman could be paid around 40% less than current chairman Sir Stuart Rose according to reports.
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NewsGap starts selling online in the UK
Gap has soft launched its first transactional websites in the UK.
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NewsGap sales and profits rise
Profits at Gap rose 3% in its second quarter to July 31 to $234m (£150.7m) the US fashion giant reported.
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AnalysisTrading outlook: Who is right, the bulls or the bears?
With uncertainty rife as to retail’s prospects, who is right when it comes to the outlook - the doom-mongering bears or the optimistic bulls? Retail Week puts the arguments for and against
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NewsGo Outdoors appoints Lovering chairman as it eyes new stores
Go Outdoors is seeking a sale or float in the future to help the retailer reach its ambitious growth plans after hiring private equity tycoon John Lovering as chairman.
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NewsCustomers are left in the dark as Confetti goes into administration
The collapse of wedding specialist Confetti has sparked anger among customers who fear plans for their big days are in ruins.
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OpinionIs the American Apparel dream over?
The vision of eccentric and often controversial American Apparel founder Dov Charney managed to woo UK shoppers and UK investors but this week it looks like the company may be on the brink of collapse.
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NewsFlying Brands acquires online gardening business
Home shopping group Flying Brands has completed its acquisition of Garden Centre Online, it said today.
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NewsRetailers in Scotland suffer worst like-for-like slide in 10 years
Retail like-for-likes in Scotland suffered their worst fall in 10 years during July - with the exception of April this year because of Easter distortions - when they slipped 1.4% year on year. Total sales advanced 0.8% in the month - the weakest growth since April 1999.
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NewsEmpty shops could be used as courts
Empty shops in shopping centres could now have a very different purpose, being set up as courts.
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NewsAmerican Apparel warns on future
The future of US fashion retailer American Apparel was thrown into doubt today after it warned about its ability to continue as a going concern.
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NewsConfetti placed into administration
Wedding specialist Confetti has been placed into administration less than a week after it was bougth from home shopping group Findel by The Hut Group.