All Arcadia articles – Page 19
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OpinionBlog: Sir Philip's shopkeeping school has brought new talent into retail
Nine or 10 years ago I met Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green in Gresse Street, just behind Oxford Street and on the edge of the West End’s fashion district.
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AnalysisThe Spanish retail market: What do retailers need to know?
As Poundland launches its first Spanish store in the Costa del Sol, Retail Week looks at the country’s retail market.
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AnalysisTopman creates 3D digital avatars of catwalk models
Topman has created 3D avatars of the models on its spring/summer 2015 catwalk as owner Arcadia continues to develop its digital offer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How multichannel retailers rank by online sales
As Dixons breaks through the £1bn online sales barrier - equivalent to a quarter of Amazon’s £4bn UK retail sales - Retail Week Knowledge Bank looks at how it compares to other multichannel players.
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NewsHouse of Fraser first-quarter like-for-likes edge up as it plots revamps
House of Fraser like-for-likes rose 2% and losses remained level with its first quarter last year as the retailer plots 20 store refurbishments.
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NewsBlue Inc opts for private share sale instead of IPO amid turbulent market
Fashion retailer Blue Inc has opted not to pursue an IPO and instead intends to place shares privately with new investors, it is understood.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Former Baugur boss Jon Asgeir Johannesson eyes UK return
One of retail’s most colourful and controversial figures Jon Asgeir Johannesson is plotting his return to the UK retail after his fraud acquittal.
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NewsMySale, an online fashion site backed by Sir Philip Green, buys Cocosa
Australian online fashion sales site MySale, which is quarter-owned by Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green, has bought flash sales site Cocosa.
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NewsWeston family tops retailers in Sunday Times Rich List 2014
The Weston family, which owns Selfridges and Primark, topped the list of retailers in The Sunday Times Rich List with a combined fortune of £7.3bn.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, JD Sports, the Co-op and more
Retail news round-up on May 14, 2014: Amazon launches dress store, Co-op board member exits, Card Factory cuts IPO price and more.
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AnalysisAt a glance: IPO candidate flash sales site MySale
MySale revealed its intention to float this morning. Retail-week takes a closer look at Australian fashion etailer MySale.
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NewsArcadia owner Sir Philip Green acquires 25% stake in Australian fashion site
Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green has bought a 25% stake in an Australian online fashion site in his first foray into online pure play.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Wiggle, Justin King, the Co-op and more
Retail news round-up on May 12, 2014: Wiggle seeking a possible IPO, Sainsbury’s Justin King sells shares, Co-op to reduce stake in Co-op to 20%, Sir Philip Green enters pure play market and Mamas and Papas founders in talks to sell
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NewsGlasgow's St Enoch Centre signs raft of new retailers
Topshop and Topman are among eight retailers to have signed new leases for stores at Glasgow’s St Enoch Centre.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Bhs, Elverys, Findel and more
Retail news round-up on April 1, 2014: Sir Philip Green targets 50 Bhs food stores by September, Sports Direct loses bid for Elverys, Express Gifts owner Findel full-year sales up 5% and Card Factory to float on the stock market
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Boohoo.com, Pets at Home, House of Fraser and more
Retail news round-up on March 31, 2014: Boohoo.com full year EBITDA soars, Pets at Home launches dog friendly store, House of Fraser in sales talks with Chinese conglomerate and more.
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NewsArcadia tycoon Green eyes Indian expansion for brands
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green is breaking into the lucrative Indian market by launching a Dorothy Perkins range on online platform Jabong.
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NewsSir Philip Green signs deal with wholesaler Booker for Bhs food
Cash-and-carry wholesaler Booker has agreed a deal with Sir Philip Green to supply his Bhs chain with food as he pushes ahead with plans to take on the grocers.
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NewsArcadia overhauls IT systems to support online and international growth
Arcadia is embarking on a three-year £50m plan to overhaul its buying and merchandising, warehouse management and supply chain systems.
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NewsAsos appoints Hilary Riva and Rita Clifton to board as non executives
Asos has appointed former Arcadia director Hilary Riva as non-executive director along with advertising executive Rita Clifton.