All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 70
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NewsWHSmith launches new formats as it grows travel division
WHSmith is trialling new travel store formats, including a kids’ toy and book store, to optimise its use of store space.
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NewsRetailers wait for news on £200m rates burden
Retailers will learn whether they face an extra £200m business rates cost burden on Tuesday when inflation figures are revealed.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Where next for outgoing WHSmith chief executive Kate Swann?
Kate Swann’s revelation this morning that she is stepping down as chief executive at book and stationery retailer WHSmith was a surprise only in its timing as analysts commented that after nine years at the helm it was just a case of when Swann would fly the nest.
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AnalysisProfile: WHSmith's chief executive in waiting, Steve Clarke
Steve Clarke will have big boots to fill when he takes up the chief executive role at books and stationery retailer WHSmith next June, taking over from the City’s much-loved Kate Swann who has helped deliver rising profits at the business for almost 10 years.
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NewsHome Bargains profits surge
Value retailer Home Bargains plans further growth after pre-tax profit rocketed 42% to £84.2m last year.
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NewsThorntons reports 1.7% fall in like-for-likes
Chocolatier Thorntons’ like-for-likes fell 1.7% and total sales dropped 1% to £46m for the 14 weeks to October 6, as a result of store closures last year.
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NewsPaperchase opens first airport store as it drives international growth
Paperchase has opened its first airport store as it eyes further channels to expand internationally.
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NewsHelp for Heroes sells branded product in its first store
Charity Help for Heroes has opened its first store in St David’s shopping centre, Cardiff where it will sell branded merchandise.
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NewsPaperchase teams up with US retailer Target
Upmarket card and stationery retailer Paperchase will have a US presence again after entering a partnership with American retailer Target to sell its products.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers rally for 2013 business rates relief
Steep increases in business rates are hurting retailers in the tough trading climate. Tiffany Holland reports on Fair Rates for Retail, our campaign for a rates freeze next year.
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NewsB&M Bargains seeks partner for expansion into Europe
Variety store group B&M Bargains is on the hunt for a European partner as it plans to open on the continent following stellar growth in the UK.
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NewsPoundland's new distribution centre to service European growth plans
Variety retailer Poundland plans to use its new 200,000 sq ft distribution centre to service Europe when the single-price retailer opens stores on the continent.
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InterviewQ&A: Ted Baker chief executive Ray Kelvin
Ted Baker posted profits up 10.4% to £9.4m, slightly ahead of analysts’ forecasts of £9.1m in its first half. Retail Week spoke to founder and chief executive Ray Kelvin on how Ted Baker achieves consistent good growth and its international expansion plans.
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AnalysisHalfords: Matt Davies' to-do list
Matt Davies – former Pets at Home chief executive – climbed into the driving seat at Halfords today and his arrival was greeted with gusto by the City.
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NewsGo Outdoors hires former Mothercare director Jeff Fagan
Outdoors specialist Go Outdoors has appointed former Mothercare retail director Jeff Fagan as its retail director.
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NewsBoux Avenue triggers Scottish expansion with first out-of-town store
Lingerie retailer Boux Avenue is to open its first out-of-town store in Scotland’s Silverburn shopping centre.
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NewsDebenhams appoints Google retail head to its board
Google head of retail Peter Fitzgerald has been appointed to the board of Debenhams as a non-executive director to help grow the department store group’s online business.
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NewsTed Baker posts first-half profits rise
Ted Baker has delivered a 10.4% profit before tax increase to £9.4m for the 28 weeks to August 11 as it opened stores in London, New York and Tokyo.
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NewsHalfords like-for-likes up 5.6% in second quarter
Car part and bike specialist Halfords has posted like-for-likes up 5.6% in its second quarter, reversing the decline it reported in the first quarter.
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NewsFlat food inflation surprises analysts
Food inflation has remained flat for the third consecutive month at 3.1%, surprising analysts who had forecast price increases due to large rises in commodity prices.