All Waterstones articles – Page 5
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NewsWaterstones expects Tottenham Court Road store will be 'hugely profitable'
Waterstones expects its Tottenham Court Road store to be “hugely profitable” as it embarks on further bricks-and-mortar expansion.
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NewsWaterstones' Harper Lee sales biggest 'humdinger' since Harry Potter launch
Waterstones’ sales of the new Harper Lee novel were off to a “storming start” and are comparable to those of the final Harry Potter novel.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Topshop, RadioShack, Waterstones, Asda and DFS
Retail news round-up on February 6, 2015: Topshop ordered to pay Rihanna’s legal bill; RadioShack files for bankruptcy; Waterstones narrows losses; Asda says Tesco having ‘heart surgery’; DFS to announce intention to float
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AnalysisAnalysis: The story behind the resurgence of physical book and record sales
Sales figures from booksellers and music retailers show that shoppers still want to get physical when it comes to the entertainment they buy.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ted Baker, Tesco and Waterstones
Retail news round-up on January 14, 2015: Ted Baker chief sells shares; Tesco Grocery app for Google Glass; Waterstones could acquire Blinkbox; and more.
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NewsFoyles and Waterstones reap rewards of print resurgence as online slows
Booksellers Foyles and Waterstones have both recorded bumper Christmas sales of print books as online trading growth slows.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Waterstones, Homebase, Amazon and more
Retail news round-up on January 7, 2015: Waterstones reports declining Kindle sales; Karen Gray returns to Homebase; Nisa hires new CEO; and more.
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NewsChristmas success rides on final days after shopping patterns skewed
Retailers are banking on a last-minute shopper rush for seasonal success after Black Friday disrupted shopping patterns in the golden quarter.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Super Thursday could revitalise high street bookshops
Super Thursday could give physical book sales a massive boost as shoppers become increasingly aware of the day dreamt up by book publishers.
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NewsBooksellers hope for 'Super Thursday' sales boost
Booksellers including Waterstones and Foyles are hoping to benefit from a surge of new titles that will hit the shelves today.
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NewsMore than 100 British businesses sign open letter calling for business rates reform
The big four grocers are among more than 100 of Britain’s biggest companies that have called for the controversial business rates system to be overhauled in an open letter published today.
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GalleryStore gallery: Conviviality Retail uncorks a new offer
Conviviality, the group that owns Wine Rack and Bargain Booze is raising its in-store game. Retail Week talks to Conviviality boss Diana Hunter.
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NewsIn pictures: Waterstones drops traditional fascia for 'local' store
Waterstones has opened a ‘quintessentially local’ store called Southwold Books. It is the first branch not to use the Waterstones brand.
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NewsWaterstones opens new 'local' store under different fascia
Waterstones is to open its forthcoming new store in Suffolk under the fascia The Southwold Bookshop to reflect its “quintessentially local” offer.
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AnalysisWorld Cup: Which CEOs make retail's fantasy team?
See our fantasy team of retailers who would be a shoo-in for success with the skill and sharp-shooting that they possess in the board room.
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GalleryStore gallery: Pêle-Mêle bucks the trend in beleaguered bookshop market
Pêle-Mêle has managed to create an atmosphere where customers feel content to while away an hour or two before actually making a purchase.
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GalleryIn pictures: Waterstones installs edible Charlie and the Chocolate Factory window display
Waterstones has installed a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory chocolate biscuit window display at its flagship Piccadilly store.
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InterviewInterview: Waterstones boss James Daunt turns over a new leaf
Since he was brought in to rescue Waterstones by its owner in 2011, James Daunt has made some tough decisions. So what’s the story behind his novel approach? By Nicola Harrison.
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InterviewQ&A: Waterstones retail director Rik McShane
Waterstones retail director Rik McShane talks about the changes at the bookseller under owner Alexander Mamut.
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NewsWaterstones narrows full-year losses despite sales fall
Waterstones’ full-year losses narrowed last year after slashing costs and slowing the rate of its sales decline.