All Next articles – Page 20
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AnalysisOnline secret shopper: Next must start with customers
With its share price having dropped more than 50% from its 2015 high, Next has fallen off its pedestal. Ecommerce expert James Hammersley investigates.
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DataData: The 20 most trusted retailers in the UK
In a fiercely competitive retail market, understanding consumers, creating loyalty and gaining their trust has arguably never been more important.
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AnalysisIn quotes: Dixons boss on Brexit, Amazon and Tesco
After unveiling a jump in full-year profits, Dixons Carphone boss Seb James shared his views on Brexit, Amazon and the retailer’s recent tie-up with Tesco.
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AnalysisHow Next can create a successful own-label brand
Next is set to make a further foray into own-label fashion later this year. What steps does it need to take to ensure its newest venture is a success?
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AnalysisScarlett & Jo: Eyeing a plus-sized opportunity
When fashion retail entrepreneur Gifi Fields launched his career at the height of the swinging Sixties, clothes were designed with Twiggy’s waifish figure in mind.
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NewsToday in retail: Dark times for BrightHouse
BrightHouse’s problems were laid bare today when the rent-to-buy business posted an eye-watering slump in profitability.
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NewsNext prepares to launch new own-label brand
Next is preparing to launch a new own-label brand under its Label division, it is understood.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Next, Jaeger and more
Retail news round-up: Next to launch its own-label brand; Jaeger creditors to receive less than 2p in the pound; and Number of online grocery shopping increases.
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NewsProfits slide 16% at Topshop owner Arcadia
Profits at retail tycoon Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia business have fallen as the Topshop to Dorothy Perkins group confronted harsh trading conditions.
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NewsNext secures ex-Sainsbury’s store for Midlands flagship
Next has swooped on a former Sainsbury’s supermarket in the West Midlands as it prepares to launch one of its biggest UK stores.
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AnalysisIs Amazon Prime’s subscription the future of delivery?
With Amazon Prime reported to have 80 million subscribers in the US alone, retailers such as Next and food delivery firm Deliveroo are following in its footsteps.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Next, AB Foods and more
Retail news round-up: Next and AB Foods boosted by broker upgrades, iCandy falls into administration and Matchless launches first London store.
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NewsToday in retail: Spending it well at M&S
M&S today unveiled its new advertising campaign ‘Spend it Well’ in a bid to jump on the experiential bandwagon.
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NewsNext cuts top-end profit guidance
Next has reduced the upper end of its full-year profit guidance after suffering a slump in first quarter sales.
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NewsToday in retail: M&S fashion hire upstages Sainsbury’s
Marks & Spencer has poached Halfords’ Jill McDonald to lead its clothing arm. Judging by some reactions, the appointment was more of a shock than a surprise.
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AnalysisBHS one year on: Where do its customers shop now?
The demise of BHS has left a hole in the British high street, but it’s also left an opportunity for other retailers to hoover up its market share.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The rise of the multi-brand store
Retailers are under pressure to make maximum use of their real-estate portfolios and, as Ben Cooper reports, the multi-fascia store could be the answer.
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NewsToday in retail: Fashion bucks the downward trend
Fashion retailers at both ends of the market bucked the downward trajectory today, with Primark and Burberry both having cause for celebration.
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NewsNext boss Wolfson's pay slashed after fall in profits
Next boss Lord Wolfson’s pay package was more than halved after the fashion giant suffered declining profits for the first time in eight years.
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AnalysisBHS one year on: Which retailers took its stores?
The future of almost half of BHS’ former stores has been secured a year after the department store chain collapsed into administration.