All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 88
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NewsJohn Lewis to open in Middle East, according to reports
John Lewis is understood to be in talks to open department stores across the Middle East, according to reports.
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NewsWaitrose sales up 10.6% last week
Upmarket grocer Waitrose revealed sales up 10.6% to £103m for the week ending November 27, as customers stocked up on Christmas goodies.
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NewsWalmart set to acquire 51% of Massmart
US grocery giant Walmart has confirmed its intention to acquire 51% of South African general merchandise and food retailer Massmart.
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NewsHamleys opens pop-up shops to maximise Christmas sales
Temporary stores in shopping centres will extend the retailer’s reach in key toy-selling period.
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NewsB&Q gives customers January Sale "sneak preview" this weekend
B&Q is going on Sale this weekend as it gives customers a “sneak preview” of its January Sale.
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NewsVAT in Ireland to rise to 22% in 2013 as minimum wage is reduced
The Irish Government will increase VAT from 21% to 22% in 2013 as part of its austerity package to cut its huge deficit.
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NewsSuperquinn hires Andrew Street as chief executive
Irish grocer Superquinn has appointed former Dunnes Stores director Andrew Street as its chief executive.
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NewsHobbyCraft annual profits double
Arts and crafts retailer HobbyCraft profits almost doubled in the year to February 21.
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NewsClinton Cards "well prepared" for Christmas despite sales fall
Greetings cards retailer Clinton Cards group like-for-likes fell 3% in the 16 weeks to November 21.
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NewsToy Story 3 set to boost flagging DVD market
Toy Story 3 is set to become this year’s biggest selling DVD within hours of its release, giving the flagging DVD market a welcome lift.
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NewsAmazon blasted as Black Friday deals sell out within seconds
Amazon has come under fire as its Black Friday Christmas deals sold out within seconds.
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NewsRetailers to ramp up their expansion across EMEA region
Retailers will ramp up their expansion plans across the EMEA region next year, prompted by a renewed confidence in the sector.
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NewsTesco sales "strong" in Asia as analyst trip kicks off
Tesco said its performance in its Asian business continues to be “strong” as it kicked off an analyst event in the region yesterday.
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NewsUpdated: Forever 21 confirms it will open in London's Oxford Street
Updated: US fast fashion retailer Forever 21 has confirmed it has signed for a flagship store in London’s Oxford Street, currently occupied by HMV.
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NewsSuperGroup hires Nigel Jobson as head of property
SuperGroup, owner of fashion brand Superdry, has poached Nigel Jobson, a director at its property agent Jones Lang LaSalle, as its new head of property.
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NewsTesco remains a potential bidder for Carrefour's Malaysian stores despite Thai setback
Tesco remains a potential bidder for rival Carrefour’s Malaysian assets after losing out to Casino in an auction for Carrefour’s Thai business.
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NewsBrightHouse eyes best Christmas since 2007
Rent-to-own electricals and furniture retailer BrightHouse is looking forward to its best Christmas for three years after revealing another strong trading performance in its first half.
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NewsFat Face starts rolling out ranges after overhaul of its product offer
Lifestyle retailer Fat Face has overhauled its product offering as part of new chief executive Anthony Thompson’s turnaround strategy.
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NewsBlack Ops and Kinect spur games market
Video games retailers opened hundreds of stores at midnight this week as Call of Duty: Black Ops and Microsoft’s much anticipated Kinect motion-sensor device hit the shelves.
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NewsIkea slashes prices in chase for market share
Furniture giant Ikea UK & Ireland is to focus on growing turnover and market share at the expense of profits as it navigates its way through a challenging big-ticket market.