All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 112
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NewsDunelm founder sells 8% stake
Updated: Dunelm founder and life president Bill Adderley has sold a 7.8% stake in the company.
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NewsThorntons in a "good position" for Christmas as sales rise
Thorntons revealed its revenue edged up 2.3% to £46.8m in the 14 weeks to October 3 as it reports it is in a in a “good position” for Christmas.
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NewsBorders demands switch to monthly rent payment
Borders UK has written to landlords demanding an immediate switch from quarterly to monthly payments as September’s quarterly rent day hit.
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Robert Dyas plunges into red with £10m loss
Hardware chain Robert Dyas has plunged into the red, posting a pre-tax loss of £10.4m for the year to March 28.
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NewsBoots eyes more drive-throughs after trial success
Boots is to expand its drive-through pharmacy business on the back of soaring sales at its trial location.
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NewsJessops focuses on return to profit after debt-for-equity rescue deal
Camera specialist Jessops said it is well placed to restore profitability after completing a debt-for-equity rescue deal.
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NewsRetailers get business rates revaluation
Retailers are able to discover how much they will be charged in business rates today after the Government revealed its revaluation rates.
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NewsCo-op says it holds the key to ‘democratic consumerism’, not Asda
The Co-op has invited Asda to “come and see how it’s done” as it objects to its rival’s claims of leading the way in “democratic” business.
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NewsWickes sales boosted by showroom ranges
DIY retailer Wickes’ like for likes rose 0.7% in the 39 weeks to September 26.
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NewsAsda installs webcams as it aims for company transparency
Asda has outlined a radical new strategy that it claims will make it the first genuinely transparent business that puts the customer at the heart of its decision-making process.
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News‘Son of Woolworths’ Alworths set for November launch
Updated: A chain of Woolworths-like stores is set to open next month under the name Alworths, but could face legal hurdles.
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NewsHabitat takes store at Liverpool One
Furniture and homewares retailer Habitat has signed for a store in shopping centre Liverpool One.
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NewsMarks & Spencer second quarter beats expectations
Marks & Spencer delivered a better than expected second quarter performance, as UK like-for-like sales declined by just 0.5%, continuing the improving trend seen over the last three quarters.
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NewsJessops completes debt for equity swap to ensure survival
The UK’s largest camera specialist Jessops has unveiled a survival deal which secures 2,000 jobs but leaves its bank owning almost half of the retailer.
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NewsRetailers to be hit by local car park tax
Retailers may be forced to pass on a new “shopping tax” to customers under new plans by local authorities to charge for parking spaces.
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NewsBlacks considers CVA
Blacks Leisure is planning a company voluntary arrangement in order to secure its future.
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NewsKesa appoints new finance director
Comet owner Kesa has appointed Dominic Platt as it finance director.
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NewsNo delay on VAT rise, says Mandelson
Business secretary Lord Mandelson has ruled out a delay in the planned VAT increase at the end of this year.
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NewsOriginal Factory Shop commits to 400-store expansion as sales rise
Value retailer Original Factory Shop has recorded a 27.1% rise in pre-tax profits to £9.7m in the year to March 29 as it lays out plans for 400 stores within five years.
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NewsHome Bargains to double stores as it speeds to £1bn sales target
Value retailer Home Bargains plans to smash its £1bn revenue target two years earlier than expected, after reporting record sales and earnings in its full-year accounts.