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  • News

    Otto UK chief quits

    2008-06-02T11:16:03Z

    Mike Hancox, chief executive of mail order retailer Otto UK, is to step down following a strategic review carried out by the company’s German parent.

  • Opinion

    Pulling in the right direction

    2008-06-02T11:01:22Z

    In this country, European brands come and go and just a few manage to establish a meaningful presence.

  • News

    Yves Saint Laurent dies

    2008-06-02T09:16:22Z

    Legendary French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent died yesterday at the age of 71 following a long illness.

  • News

    Moss Bros saga costs Baugur £500k

    2008-06-02T09:06:59Z

    Baugur has had to stump up 500,000 to pay advisers after it walked away from its 40 million bid for Moss Bros.

  • News

    Tesco snaps up RBS stake in Tesco Personal Finance

    2008-06-02T08:57:49Z

    Tesco is to acquire Royal Bank of Scotland’s stake in Tesco Personal Finance for 1 billion, bringing to an end a joint venture with the bank that has lasted almost a decade.

  • News

    Retail Interiors Awards entry deadline extended

    2008-06-02T08:49:00Z

    The entry deadline for the Retail Interiors Awards has been extended to 5pm next Friday, June 13.

  • News

    DSGi chief operating officer joins as consultant only

    2008-06-02T08:46:43Z

    DSGi chief operating officer Patrick Macdonald, who was due to take up his present role at the electricals retailer permanently, has joined only as a part-time consultant.

  • News

    High street volumes fall for second month in May

    2008-06-01T16:23:00Z

    High street sales have fallen for the second consecutive month, according to the CBI’ Distributive Trades survey.

  • News

    Moss Bros supplier on trail of Baugur stake

    2008-05-30T16:45:00Z

    Menswear supplier Berwin & Berwin is understood to be interested in buying a slice of Baugur’s stake in Moss Bros after the Icelandic investor walked away from its 40 million takeover bid for the retailer.

  • News

    HMV to launch value classics range

    2008-05-30T16:36:00Z

    Entertainment giant HMV is teaming up with radio station Classic FM and record label UCJ in an attempt to take classical music to the masses.

  • News

    Asda takes up recycling baton

    2008-05-30T16:29:00Z

    Asda is urging consumers to take recycling seriously with the launch of its first online viral game, starring the character Landfill Bill.

  • News

    Joseph hires chief executive

    2008-05-30T16:03:34Z

    Womenswear chain Joseph has appointed Sara Ferrero as chief executive.

  • News

    Ronnie to build JJB lifestyle arm after Qube deal

    2008-05-30T16:00:00Z

    JJB chief executive Chris Ronnie has outlined his vision to create a lifestyle division within the business following the acquisition of footwear chain Qube last week.

  • Analysis

    Leaders of the counter culture

    2008-05-30T15:47:16Z

    Installing a new company culture is no easy task, but it is a challenge that big retailers from DSGi to B&Q are having to take on. George MacDonald examines how they are managing the shift

  • News

    M&S shakes up stores

    2008-05-30T15:36:00Z

    Rose ditches traditional structure to divide food and general stores management

  • Opinion

    More twists in Moss Bros saga

    2008-05-30T14:53:00Z

    Baugur dropped a bombshell this week when it announced it had scrapped its offer for struggling menswear retailer Moss Bros. But, after the drawn-out process and bitter in-fighting, should we be too surprised?

  • News

    City slams upbeat ONS April retail sales data as incorrect

    2008-05-30T14:50:00Z

    Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures showing resilient retail sales in April have been blasted by the City for painting a rosier picture than that experienced on the high street.

  • News

    Mothercare reviews estate as results shine

    2008-05-30T14:45:00Z

    Mothercare has smashed City forecasts by revealing stellar preliminary results and plans for a property overhaul.

  • Analysis

    Topps Tiles: The City View

    2008-05-30T14:42:00Z

    With first-half results to March 29 revealing a 16 per cent pre-tax profit fall and like-for-like sales down 0.9 per cent, Topps Tiles is not proving immune to the housing downturn, writes John Ryan.

  • News

    Retail-led Rotherham regeneration revealed

    2008-05-30T14:29:00Z

    Liverpool-based developer Iliad has revealed plans to regenerate the town centre of Rotherham in South Yorkshire.