All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 121
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NewsClinton hopes to retain selected Birthdays stores despite administration
UPDATED: Cards group Clinton intends to maintain an interest in Birthdays, despite placing the chain into administration.
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NewsFrench Connection UK and Europe sales rise while North America and Asia suffers
French Connection’s UK and European like-for-likes increased 2 per cent in the 11 weeks to May 16.
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NewsNext shareholders revolt over pay plans
Next shareholders have revolted against the fashion retailer’s remuneration report.
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NewsJD Sports acquires French sports retailer Chausport
JD Sports Fashion has acquired French sports retailer Chausport, as first revealed by Retail Week.
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British Bookshops bought by Endless
British Bookshops has been bought by The Works owner Endless.
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NewsAndy Bond to deliver BRC’s Annual Retail Lecture
Asda chief executive Andy Bond is to deliver the British Retail Consortium’s inaugural Annual Retail Lecture on Tuesday.
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NewsIkea global chief says UK furniture worst hit
Ikea global president and chief executive Anders Dahlvig has described the UK furniture market as “the worst he’s ever seen it” and believes there is no other furniture market in the world suffering more.
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NewsJD Sports set for European debut
Speculation mounts that sports giant JD Sports will pounce on French chain as it considers overseas move
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NewsPets at Home outlines ambitious growth target after sales jump
Pets at Home is ramping up its expansion plans as it seeks to increase its share of the pet market.
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InterviewAn interview with Pets at Home boss Matt Davies
As top dog at Pets at Home, Matt Davies’ passion for the business has helped slash staff turnover and drive profits in the past year. Nicola Harrison meets him
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches Premium Club
Marks & Spencer is tomorrow launching a membership club for customers with an M&S Money credit card.
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NewsMorrisons chief executive Marc Bolland’s salary rises 13 per cent
Morrisons chief executive Marc Bolland has been awarded a 13 per cent increase in his base salary to £800,000.
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NewsConsumer confidence falls as unemployment concerns grow
Consumer confidence has fallen nine points since last October, according to figures from the British Retail Consortium and Nielsen.
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NewsWickes owner Travis Perkins secures rights issue to raise £300m
DIY chain Wickes’ parent company, builders’ merchant Travis Perkins, has secured a rights issue to raise £300m.The company has revealed it secured a fully underwritten 7 for 10 rights issue, through the issue of nearly 86 million new shares.It has raised gross proceeds of around £314m (around £300m net of ...
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NewsFood price inflation falls
Food prices fell 1.2 per cent from March to April and were up 7.6 per cent on the previous year. The year-on-year rise was the slowest increase so far this year, suggesting food inflation may have finally peaked.According to the Verdict monthly Food Price Tracker, year-on-year inflation in April was ...
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NewsClas Ohlson plans 10 UK stores in a year
Swedish hardware chain Clas Ohlson is ramping up its UK expansion plans as it explores its long-term ambitions for Europe.
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NewsWyevale axes carbon neutrality promise
Garden centre chain Wyevale has scrapped plans to become carbon neutral by 2010 after its new management deemed the pledge “unrealistic”.
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NewsCarpetright targets high street as property prices plummet
Carpetright, the UK’s largest flooring retailer, is shifting its focus from out-of-town back to the high street to take advantage of falling rents, which have plunged by as much as 50 per cent.
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MPs call for more scrutiny of pre-packs
MPs have called for tighter regulations and more scrutiny of pre-pack administrations.A report by the Business and Enterprise Committee into the actions of the Insolvency Service found that public confidence in insolvencies would be damaged “unless prompt, robust and effective action” is taken to ensure pre-packs are “transparent and free ...
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NewsPets at Home profits rocket 29 per cent
Pets at Home has revealed a profit hike of 29 per cent in the 52 weeks to March 26, 2009 but said it is cautious about the year ahead.Pre-tax profit before exceptional items and goodwill amortisation rocketed 29.3 per cent to £40m.Like for like sales jumped 7.5 while total sales ...