All Thorntons articles – Page 5
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OpinionM-commerce puts the high street under pressure
To click or to wander? Last month, Boston Consulting Group published findings stating that the UK has the largest internet economy of the G20.
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NewsThorntons pins hopes on British-branded Jubilee range
Embattled chocolatier Thorntons is putting its hopes on the Jubilee to avoid its traditional summer slump.
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NewsStrong Easter helps Thorntons like-for-like improvement
Struggling chocolatier Thorntons has revealed total sales fell 2.7% to £62.4m in the 16 weeks to April 28.
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AnalysisThe future of Britain’s high streets
As retailers reduce their store portfolios amid difficult trading and increasing online sales, talk is rife about the future of the high street. Nicola Harrison considers changes in the retail property landscape.
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AnalysisEaster: What do retailers need to know?
Vouchers, offers, reductions and free delivery are the name of the game as retailers go all out to maximise sales over the crucial four-day holiday.
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GalleryThorntons sweet spot
Thorntons’ new-look store on Birmingham’s High Street is trading well, but is it enough to turn things around? John Ryan reports.
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GalleryIn pictures: Thorntons launch 1p Easter egg offer with Simply Tap
Simply Tap has launched its image recognition QR code service with a 1p Thorntons Easter egg promotion.
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NewsThorntons plans to test products via website
Struggling chocolatier Thorntons will use its website as a “testing ground” to introduce new products across the business as it relaunches its online operations in the autumn as part of its turnaround.
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OpinionThorntons needs to find its sweet spot
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsThorntons to revamp stores after poor trading hits its performance
Thorntons is to spend up to £6m into refitting 75 stores over the next three years to improve performance after profits plummeted.
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NewsThorntons to close more stores after profits hit
Thorntons pre-tax profits plummeted as poor trading and strong competition hit performance.
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OpinionDunelm steady under Wharton
Nicola Harrison has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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AnalysisIt’s a wrap: Christmas performance revealed
Christmas is over and many retailers’ hangovers were often less painful than anticipated, but was it really better than expected? Charlotte Hardie reports.
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NewsThorntons suffers poor Christmas performance
Thorntons failed to meet expectations as it endured a poor Christmas in the face of tough competition.
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NewsThorntons warns on profits
Thorntons has issued a profit warning after poor consumer spending and heavy high street promotions hit performance.
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NewsReturn ruled out for Ex-Thorntons director
Former Thorntons chairman Peter Thornton has failed in his attempt to rejoin the troubled chocolatier.
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NewsThorntons FD to exit next year
Thorntons finance director Mark Robson has left the chocolatier after two years with the business.
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NewsRose mobile commerce venture goes live
An innovative mobile payment system fronted by Sir Stuart Rose that launches tomorrow will play a pivotal role in the development of m-commerce, the former Marks & Spencer boss has claimed.
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NewsBig grocers avoid worst of price falls
Store stocks were down across the board over the week but food and general merchandisers’ declines were limited versus the wider market, although that was ahead of a Mothercare profit warning.
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NewsThorntons reports first-quarter sales fall
Chocolatier Thorntons has posted a first-quarter sales fall at all its main divisions but directors are confident in a strong Christmas product line-up.