More on Me + Em – Page 1898
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OpinionComment: A new M&S - coming soon to a high street near you
A slump in clothing sales combined with freezing weather across the UK has left Marks & Spencer with its seventh consecutive quarterly fall in fashion revenues.
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NewsBolland: 'Trust in M&S brand boosted food sales'
Marks & Spencer’s strong fourth-quarter food performance was not a side-effect of the horse meat row that hit other retailers, chief executive Marc Bolland has maintained.
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NewsCompany profile: Abel & Cole
The veg box etailer has experienced its share of ups and downs, but the future looks bright.
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Whole Foods Market to build commercial-scale greenhouse
Whole Foods Market is to build a commercial-scale greenhouse on top of one of its stores.The retailer will build a 20,000 sq ft rooftop greenhouse above its new store in the Gowanus neighbourhood in Brooklyn, New York. The project will be in partnership with urban greenhouse specialist Gotham Greens.Produce grown ...
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JC Penney's chief executive Ron Johnson ousted
JC Penney’s chief executive, former Apple Retail boss Ron Johnson, has been ousted and replaced by his predecessor at the US department store group, Mike Ullman.In the year to January 28, JC Penney turnover plummeted 25% to $12.98bn (£8.5bn) and the retailer amassed nearly $1bn in losses.Johnson had been attempting ...
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Darty to close loss-making Spanish stores
Darty is closing its stores in Spain. The retailer is cutting off the loss-making arm as it plans to focus on its more successful stores in France, Belgium and the Netherlands.All 43 Spanish stores will be closed by June at an estimated cost of E30m (£25.5m).
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NewsFashion retailer Superdry eyes luxury stores for tailoring line
Superdry is to wholesale its new tailored ranges to high-end retailers, which will “break preconceptions” about the young fashion specialist.
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NewsFashion footwear retailer Dune tests in-store multichannel tools
Footwear retailer Dune is preparing to ramp up its multichannel strategy as it outlines plans for international expansion.
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NewsTopps of the pops
If Matt Williams, chief executive of Topps Tiles, ever tires of leading a retail business, he can always fall back on
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Uniqlo has work to do to meet ambitious targets
Fast Retailing’s president and chairman Tadashi Yanai has topped US magazine Forbes’ 2013 list of the 50 wealthiest people in Japan.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Restructuring firm Hilco begins HMV turnaround
After buying HMV, Hilco faces the task of rebuilding the fallen entertainment retailer’s position on the high street and online.
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OpinionComment: Hilco has work to do to get HMV back on song
Few retail failures have inspired the level of public regret that greeted HMV’s fall into administration earlier this year.
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OpinionComment: A canter through my horsegate
Nearly two months have passed since my “Ratner moment” in the media, and amazingly I still seem to be in a job.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: John Lewis, Shop Spring This April
Department store John Lewis’ eye-catching TV ads win attention because of their emotive stories and big production values.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The pros and cons of subletting store space
With retailers keen to dispose of excess space, businesses have started to sublet sections of their shops to other traders.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I help ensure my local high street survives?
How can I help ensure my local high street survives?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Why should I be aware of what activists are saying about my company?
Why should I be aware of what activists are saying about my company?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Mothercare's turnaround - the story so far
A year into Mothercare’s turnaround and chief executive Simon Calver’s plan is gaining traction. It’s been a busy year for Calver’s team, Retail Week takes a look at what changes it’s made.
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NewsAnalysis: WHSmith's new acquisition Past Times profiled
WHSmith has bought the Past Times brand and IP. Retail Week takes a look at the history of the gifts retailer.
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NewsWHSmith makes its first foray into China as first half profits climb 5%
WHSmith has taken its first steps into the Chinese market as it continues to strengthen its international division.