All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 7
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NewsCard Factory founder Dean Hoyle invests in The Works and appointed chairman
Card Factory founder Dean Hoyle has made a ‘sizeable’ investment in discounter The Works and will become its chairman.
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NewsOcado third-quarter sales climb 15.3% despite 'tough market'
Online grocer Ocado reported retail sales increased 15.3% to £252m in its third quarter as its sales and orders increased.
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NewsKingfisher profits slip as 'strong' UK earnings offset by currency volatility
B&Q owner Kingfisher’s adjusted pre-tax profit slipped 2.3% in its first half as “strong” UK profit earnings were offset by currency volatility.
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VideoThe Retail Week: The big themes from retail's 'Super Thursday' results day
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from executive editor George MacDonald and content editor Nicola Harrison.
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NewsMayfield plays down effect of living wage on JLP but warns of wider impact
John Lewis Partnership boss Mayfield believes the living wage will have a limited impact on the retailer but warned it could affect the wider market.
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NewsArgos like-for-likes fall 2.8% in second quarter as electricals demand wanes
Argos like-for-likes fell 2.8% in the second quarter as demand for electricals fell amid “weaker overall market conditions”.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership suffers profits hit in 'difficult' market
John Lewis Partnership said it has reported a “solid first half in a difficult market” as profits came under pressure at department stores.
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NewsMy Local to focus on localisation and logistics to succeed where Morrisons failed
New convenience chain My Local, born out of the ashes of Morrisons’ M Local arm, said its superior logistics, layout and truly ‘local’ proposition will ensure it succeeds where Morrisons failed.
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NewsLaura Ashley like-for-likes up 7% in first half but profits slip
Home and fashion retailer Laura Ashley has reported a slip in profits but a strong increase in like-for-likes in its first half.
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OpinionTesco Korean sell-off paves the way for further overseas retrenchment
The slimmed down Tesco of today looks remarkably different from the Tesco we have all come to know and fall out of love with.
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NewsPrimark's 'buzzy' stores will ensure it is a US hit, says finance chief
Primark’s finance chief says it will win in the competitive US market because of its superior customer experience and “buzzy” stores.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales tumble 5.9% after warm weather
John Lewis sales tumbled 5.9% to £71.96m last week as the department store group was hit by warm weather and tough comparables.
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NewsFormer Tesco boss Philip Clarke summoned by Serious Fraud Office
Former Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has been summoned for an interview by the Serious Fraud Office over the grocer’s accounting scandal.
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NewsAustralian accessories retailer Lovisa aims for sparkling UK debut
Australian value fashion accessories retailer Lovisa is plotting its first UK stores ahead of the peak Christmas trading period.
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NewsConvenience veteran behind bid for Morrisons' M Local c-stores
Convenience retail veteran Mike Greene is spearheading the proposed acquisition of Morrisons’ M Local stores, Retail Week understands.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales slip due to Tube strike, Waitrose sales up after Ashes success
John Lewis sales slipped last week as the Tube strike hit demand, while the Ashes drove a strong performance at Waitrose.
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NewsWaterstones to open Tottenham Court Road flagship in October
Waterstones is to open a 7,000 sq ft flagship store on London’s Tottenham Court Road in October.
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NewsAsda vows to pay milk supplier more as it aims to help farmers
Asda will up the amount it pays its milk supplier as the retailer aims to act “in the best interests of farmers and customers”.
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VideoThe Retail Week: VAT at airport stores, Amazon Fresh and milk pricing
Catch up on the week’s biggest retail stories with executive editor George MacDonald and content editor Nicola Harrison.
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NewsTwitter debate: The state of retail discussed as the 'golden quarter' approaches
Following the results of July’s Retail Sales Monitor, Retail Week took to Twitter to discuss the state of retail ahead of the golden quarter.