All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 97
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NewsDunelm grows revenue but remains cautious on outlook
Dunelm like-for-likes grew 8% in the year to July 3 and the retailer expects full year operating profit to come in “a little ahead” of market expectations.
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NewsWaterstone's to open cinema in Piccadilly store
Waterstone’s is to open a cinema in its Piccadilly branch next year in a move that follows its sister chain HMV.
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NewsTrespass aims for 250 stores as it capitalises on property market
Outdoor specialist Trespass has revealed plans to expand to 250 stores within four years as it takes advantage of property opportunities thrown up by the recession.
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NewsCost cutting and tourist numbers put Hamleys back in the black
Iconic toy store Hamleys has edged back into the black for the first time in six years as cost reduction measures last year paid off.
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NewsFashion brand Core Spirit picks London for first store
Upmarket fashion brand Core Spirit will open its first ever store on London’s New Bond Street in mid-September.
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Outdoor retailer Tiso back in the black
Scottish outdoor retailer Tiso has bounced back into the black after posting a pre-tax profit of £1.2m in the year to January 31 as it lays out plans for expansion.
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NewsClinton Cards issues profit warning
Clinton Cards has issued a profit warning and expects its full year profits to remain flat as the greetings card retailer is hit by weaker trading, particularly in Ireland.
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NewsDFS owner to buy out Lord Kirkham’s remaining interest in the business
DFS owner Advent International is working towards a refinancing deal that would buy out the last remaining debt interests of its founder Lord Kirkham.
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NewsCarpetright eyes sales boost ahead of January VAT rise
Carpetright expects a sales fillip this autumn as consumers buy ahead of January’s VAT rise, and has posted an increase in preliminary profits.
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Michael Kors closes in on Regent Street store
US upmarket shoes and accessories retailer Michael Kors is to open its second UK store on Regent Street in the shop formerly occupied by opticians Dollond & Aitchison.
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NewsDisney insists sparkle will return despite dip
Disney Stores has slipped back into the red in the year to October 3 after posting a pre-tax loss of £11.3m compared with a profit of £2.8m the year before.
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NewsPets at Home profits soar
Retailer achieves recession-busting performance and downplays VAT threat as it plans 150 more stores
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NewsConsumer confidence falls in run up to Budget
Consumer confidence has fallen again as spending cuts and speculation around tax rises in the lead up to the Budget dampened confidence in June.
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NewsCarpetright profit surges as UK business improves
Carpetright pretax profit grew from £16.7m to £22.3m in the year to May 1.
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NewsBeales profits surge as revenue dips
Department store Beales pre-tax profit surged 67% to £909,000 in the 26 weeks to May 1.
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NewsBuoyant Wilkinson to speed up store revamps after profits soar
Value chain Wilkinson is to ramp up its store rebranding programme after recording another strong year, with profits more than doubling in the 12 months to January 29.
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NewsHomeSense appoints MD
Off-price furniture retailer HomeSense, the sister chain to TK Maxx, has poached fashion chain M&Co’s head of buying Louise Koser as its managing director.
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NewsFurniture Village bucks trend to more than double pre-tax profit
Furniture Village has more than doubled its profit before interest and tax from £2.4m to £5.4m in the year to March 2010 - but has warned that the outlook for the current year remains tough.
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NewsHomeform chiefs leave company over ‘disagreement in strategy’
Homeform chief executive Tony Vicente and chief financial officer Tim Kowalski have left the business amid a difference of opinion with the owners, it has emerged.
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AnalysisIan Shepherd
As a keen gamer the new chief executive of Game has just landed his dream job, but will his lack of experience in retail companies matter.