All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 10
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Former B&Q boss Kevin O'Byrne proud to leave DIY retailer "in good shape"
Kevin O’Byrne has said he is proud of his achievements at the DIY giant and is considering his next moves after leaving last week.
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The Retail Week: The election outcome, a retail image crisis and M&S
Content editor Nicola Harrison and senior reporter Caroline Baldwin discuss the biggest retail stories from the past week.
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Opinion
Comment: The improving retail sales trend has helped calm City fears
After fears of a dent in consumer confidence in the run-up to the election, the City was relieved to see April’s retail sales figures.
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The Works majority shareholder Anthony Solomon bought out by Endless
The Works executive chairman and majority shareholder Anthony Solomon has sold his stake in the business to private equity firm Endless.
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Election: Retail chiefs including Paphitis and Walker welcome Tory majority
Retail bosses have welcomed the stability of the general election outcome as the Conservatives head towards a slim majority.
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Boohoo full-year pre-tax profits up despite discounting at rivals
Fashion etailer Boohoo has reported that its pre-tax profits rose 3% at actual exchange rates to £11.1m in the year to February 28.
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DFS sues rival furniture retailer Sofaworks over brand name
Newly floated DFS is suing rival furniture business Sofaworks in a dispute over brand names.
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The Retail Week: Mike Coupe sentenced, Home Retail results and Poundland
Executive editor George MacDonald and content editor Nicola Harrison pick through the big stories from the past seven days.
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N Brown full-year profits hit by investment and weak autumn trading
N Brown’s full-year profits have taken a hit after it invested in its change programme and was impacted by weak autumn trading.
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Next sales up 4.1% in first quarter buoyed by warm spring weather
Next reported total sales were up 4.1% in the first 13 weeks of the year, driven by a longer Sale period.
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Infographic: John Lewis sales drop amid tough conditions and Easter timing
Sales at both John Lewis and Waitrose fell last week as the timing of Easter and challenging trading conditions took their toll.
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Surprise fall in March retail sales but consumer confidence upbeat
Retail sales suffered a surprise fall last month but underlying consumer confidence remains upbeat, experts said.
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French Connection warns on retail sales after 'challenging' conditions
Fashion retailer French Connection has warned that its first-half retail sales will come in “materially lower than expected”.
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Tesco plunges to worst-ever pre-tax loss of £6.38bn after 'difficult year'
Embattled supermarket giant Tesco has revealed statutory pre-tax losses of £6.38bn for 2014/15, the biggest loss in the grocer’s history.
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Opinion
Comment: Primark is right to put shoppers before bottom line
Primark is usually as adored by the City as it is by customers. But despite posting rising profits, analysts reacted rather coolly.
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The Retail Week: WHSmith results, the grocery market recovery and Tesco
Join our content editor Nicola Harrison and managing editor Jennifer Creevy, as they pick through the week’s main news stories.
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Bank administrators confirm closure of remaining nine stores
Bank administrators have revealed the fashion retailer’s remaining nine stores will close by the end of April.
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Big four 'emerge from intensive care' and poised to capitalise on improving economy
The grocers have “emerged from near fatal status and the intensive care ward” and are poised to fight back, a leading analyst has claimed.
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JD Sports profits climb 22% as products 'enthuse and excite' shoppers
JD Sports Fashion pre-tax profit before exceptional items has broken through the £100m barrier for the first time.
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Maplin records strongest growth since 2008 after focus on product and service
Maplin full year like-for-likes increased 4.3%, the electronic retailer’s strongest growth in seven years.