All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 92
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NewsPaperchase profits hit by closure of Borders
Paperchase suffered a slide in profits last year as the closure of bookseller Borders hit the card and stationery retailer’s bottom line.
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NewsHabitat poaches a second Fat Face executive to strengthen its team
Furniture chain Habitat has poached lifestyle fashion chain Fat Face’s finance director Shaun Wills as its new chief operating officer.
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AnalysisJulian Rayner
Renowned for its off-the-wall products, Lakeland has won a hugely loyal following among the middle classes. Nicola Harrison profiles one of the brothers driving the business forward
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NewsUnited Carpets reports "challenging" first half
United Carpets said trading has been “challenging” in the 25 weeks to September 30 as like-for-likes dropped 5.5%.
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NewsWaitrose set for Duchy Originals US launch
Upmarket grocer Waitrose is to make its first foray into the US as it discusses selling its Duchy Originals range through retailers in the country.
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NewsConsumer confidence dips in September
Consumer confidence dropped two points to -20 in September, according to GfK NOP’s Consumer Confidence Index.
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NewsTopps Tiles full year sales up
Topps Tiles said it expects to report UK revenues up 2% to £182.4m in the 53 weeks to October 2.
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NewsThe Range doubles full year profits
Homewares and furniture chain The Range almost doubled its pre tax profits from £10.2m to £20.3m in the year to January 31.
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NewsPawn broker Albemarle & Bond profits soar
Pawn broker Albemarle & Bond experienced a pre tax profit surge of 37% to £20m in the year to June 30.
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NewsSainsbury’s eyes China expansion
Sainsbury’s has sent a team to China to explore the possibility of opening the group’s first overseas shops in almost a decade.
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NewsBlockbuster to sell electricals
Blockbuster UK is to start selling mobile phones, iPods and TV sets alongside the selling and renting of DVDs and games.
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NewsDebenhams uses older models to target ‘forgotten women’
Department store Debenhams is featuring older models in its new ad campaign which the retailer claims is an industry first.
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NewsKingfisher aims for overseas growth in emerging markets
DIY giant Kingfisher aims to grow by expanding internationally over the next five to 10 years.
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NewsScS widens appeal with upmarket lines
Sofa retailer ScS is introducing more upmarket brands in an attempt to widen its appeal. The upholstery chain said the move “adds another dimension to the offering”.
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NewsB&Q lures Asda head of marketing to board role
DIY giant B&Q has poached Asda marketing director Katherine Paterson and appointed her to the board, reinstating a marketing role at that level for the first time in two years.
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AnalysisNick Wharton
The ambitious Halfords finance boss will become the first non-family member to lead the closely knit Dunelm.
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NewsFoyles profits rocket
Bookseller Foyles has experienced a surge in profits in the year to June 30.
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NewsAsda purchase of Netto cleared by OFT
Asda has been given the green light to acquire Netto after the Office of Fair Trading cleared its takeover of the discount grocer.
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NewsTesco wows shoppers with 1p bargains
Tesco has started to sell discontinued products for just 1p each.
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NewsBlockbuster files for bankruptcy in the US
Updated: US film and games rental chain Blockbuster has filed for bankruptcy protection as it strives to cut its debts and ensure the survival of the business.