All Retail Week articles in May 25 2012 – Page 2
-
OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Marks & Spencer's slowly declining status
M&S remains a great retailing brand and it has survived a lot of mis-management over the last 20 years.
-
NewsInflation falls to lowest level in two years
CPI inflation dropped to 3% in April against 3.5% in March, hitting the lowest level since February 2010, as the timing of Easter had a “significant impact” on the data.
-
AnalysisAchieving a happy workforce
Achieving the status of ‘great employer’ demands balancing employee expectations, leadership development and financial incentives. Liz Morrell explores how retailers can get the mix right.
-
News
Bharti Walmart to open Best Price Modern Wholesale store
Walmart’s joint venture Bharti Walmart is to enter Gujarat with a 50,000 sq ft Best Price Modern Wholesale store, to open later this year.The retailer said: “We plan to open 12 to 15 Best Price Modern Wholesale stores in 2012, mainly in south and west India.” It also plans a ...
-
News
GameStop reports drop in net profits
Entertainment retailer GameStop reported a 10% drop in net profit to $72.5m (£45.9m) for its first quarter ended April 28. As the company had previously warned, sales fell 12.2% to $2bn (£1.27bn) on the back of weak demand. The video games specialist said that sales of new hardware and software ...
-
News
Four key executives to leave Ikea France
Ikea France has disclosed the departure of four executives. A former managing director of Ikea France, a former human resources director, a former chief financial officer and the current director of risk management will leave the group.Last month, Ikea admitted to activities contravening ethical standards after workers sued it for ...
-
News
Gap posts level profits on the year
Clothing retailer Gap posted first-quarter profit unchanged on the prior year at $233m (£147.6m). It results from higher like-for-like sales in North America but weakness abroad and a rise in operating expenses. In 2011, Gap suffered a profits slide every quarter, attributed to key trend misses over the past few ...
-
NewsHarrods prepares for Jubilee weekend
The Qatari owners of Harrods certainly have a royalist streak.
-
OpinionSunday trading: To open or not to open?
For eight Sundays, between 22 July and 9 September, shops with a floor space of over 280m2 will not be subject to the traditional “Sunday hours” restrictions.
-
NewsOcado expects 13% second quarter sales uplift
Ocado has forecast a 13% uplift in gross sales for the second quarter, up from a rise of 10.9% in the first quarter.
-
NewsM&S faces staff revolt after bonus slash
Marks & Spencer is facing a revolt by its shopworkers after annual bonuses were slashed to just £100.
-
NewsBurberry full-year profits rocket
Profits at Burberry rose 26% over the last year fuelled by strong menswear sales.
-
NewsDebenhams chief executive Michael Sharp snaps up shares
Debenhams chief executive Michael Sharp has increased his share in Debenhams after buying £74,000 of shares yesterday.
-
NewsHouse of Fraser EBITDA drops as it invests in stores and fulfilment
House of Fraser adjusted EBITDA dropped 16% to £58.6m as it invested in a second distribution centre.
-
NewsSainsbury's reprimanded after Asda complaint
An advert for Sainsbury’s Brand Match has been banned after a complaint from Asda over its wording.
-
NewsRetail sales cool in April
Retail sales in April grew at their slowest rate since January 2010 due to tough comparitives as last year’s sales were boosted by an exceptionally warm Easter and the Royal Wedding.
-
OpinionThe EU Cookie Directive presents unique challenges for retailers
Retailers need to accept that cookies are now in the hands of the customer and concentrate on educating them.
-
NewsJD group trading director Nick Preston to leave
JD Sports Fashion group trading director Nick Preston, is to leave the company later this month to take on a role at brand management company Glint.
-
NewsClinton Cards: List of 44 store closures revealed
More than 40 Clintons and Birthdays stores will shut by the end of May, affecting 300 full and part-time staff. Full closure list below.
-
AnalysisOcado: what the analysts say
Ocado forecast a 13% uplift in sales for the second quarter today. The City welcomed the announcement but expressed concern over the etailer’s long-term future