All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 117
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AnalysisCan Kingfisher's Castorama triumph in Russia?
Russia may be hard to crack but Peter Høgsted vows Kingfisher’s Castorama chain can win DIY share there. Nicola Harrison reports from St Petersburg
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NewsKingfisher eyes franchise model to chart new territory
B&Q owner Kingfisher is mulling an unprecedented move into franchising as it seeks to expand into new international markets.
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NewsCustomer service expectations soar in recession
The recession has changed consumers’ shopping habits so much that three quarters of shoppers would leave a store without buying if they received poor levels of customer service.
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NewsTraditional toys to sell well this Christmas, says Hamleys
Barbie, Lego and Transformers are among the traditional toys being touted as big sellers this Christmas by iconic toy retailer Hamleys.
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NewsBarnes & Noble launches e-book store
US bookselling giant Barnes & Noble has launched what it says is the largest online shop of electronic books.
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NewsHouseholds £12 a week better off in June, says Asda
UK families were on average £12 better off a week in June compared with last year, representing a 7.8 per cent increase as interest rate cuts continue to help mortgage payers.
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NewsNo green shoots for two years, say retailers
The world’s top retailers do not expect any recovery in the economy for up to two years, denting any hopes of green shoots.
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NewsArgos set to hike prices 5%
Argos is expected to increase its prices by 5 per cent in its new catalogue, as the retailer is hit by the decline of sterling against the dollar.
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NewsJysk prepares for UK expansion after improving business model
Danish furniture retailer Jysk is poised to roll out more UK stores after resolving teething problems at its operations here and bolsters its management with a head of buying from Next.
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NewsEmbattled Focus strikes Carpetright concessions deal
Focus, which is awaiting confirmation of continued support from its banks, has struck a deal with Carpetright for the floor coverings specialist to open concessions in its stores.
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NewsIkea cost cutting prepares it for renewed success
Ikea has made an unprecedented number of job cuts as it faces declining sales for the first time in its 65-year history. However, industry observers do not believe the world’s largest furniture retailer is on the wane.
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NewsBorders UK in talks with Hilco private equity arm
Struggling bookseller Borders UK is in advanced talks with the private equity arm of turnaround specialist Hilco over a possible sale of the business.
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NewsExplosion of fake designer shoes websites
The number of websites selling fake designer shoes has exploded, resulting in shoppers being increasingly conned by the counterfeit sites.
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NewsMoss Bros outlines ambitious plans for store expansion
Men’s suits specialist Moss Bros has revealed it wants to up its store numbers by 40 per cent as it takes advantage of attractive property deals in the recession.
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News70% of old Woolworths stores still lie vacant
Most of the former 800 Woolworths stores that closed when the retailer collapsed in January still lie vacant, as landlords struggle to find tenants in the harsh trading conditions.
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NewsDunelm like-for-likes rise 5 per cent in second half
Homewares retailer Dunelm has revealed better than expected sales for its second half, with like-for-likes growing 5 per cent as it takes market share.
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AnalysisNeed to know: The consumer advocate
The Government has decided an advocate to promote consumer rights is needed. So what will the role entail and will it have teeth or is it just a token gesture?
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NewsBrightHouse bolsters IT but trims openings
BrightHouse has curtailed its store opening plans as it ploughs money into transforming its IT infrastructure.
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NewsGame splits City opinion as sales suffer a surprise slump
Analysts are divided over entertainment retailer Game’s prospects after a sales plunge shocked the market.
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B&Q launches £5m price investment
DIY giant B&Q is launching a £5m price investment tomorrow across thousands of products.