All Arcadia articles – Page 21
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NewsSir Philip Green backs UK entry in global competition
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green is backing a team of students from the Fashion Retail Academy in London in a competition against international rivals at the World Retail Congress (WRC) next week.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ikea, Dixons, Harrods and Tesco
Retail news round-up September 30, 2013: Ikea to sell solar panels, Dixons to create 3,000 Christmas temp jobs, Tesco poised to reveal profit fall, Harrods to undergo revamp and Topshop hires creative design consultant.
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NewsRiver Island signs Bangladesh factory safety Accord
River Island has signed the Bangladesh factory safety Accord, five months after the collapse of the Rana Plaza building which killed 1,129 people.
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NewsArcadia plots 150 overseas franchise stores next year
Topshop owner Arcadia is ramping up its international expansion with plans to open 150 franchise stores next year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Debenhams and Arcadia
Retail news round-up September 23, 2013: Debenhams launches exclusive clothing collection to mark 200th anniversary and Topshop owner Arcadia hits the overseas expansion trail.
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NewsTopshop chief marketing officer Justin Cooke departs
Topshop chief marketing officer Justin Cooke has left his role after just over a year in the role as global head of marketing Sheena Sauvaire takes over.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Arcadia, TM Lewin, Inditex, Toys R Us
Retail news round-up September 5, 2013 Arcadia ecommerce chief Alex Tait departs, TM Lewin opens shop in Nigeria, Inditex-owned Stradivarius enters the UK with an online launch, Toys R Us drops gender labelling for its products
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NewsTopshop to more than double its presence in Nordstrom stores
Topshop is extending its partnership with US retailer Nordstrom, as it plans to more than double the number of concessions it has in its stores.
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NewsJack Wills online boss Graham Morrell to depart as digital director joins
Jack Wills’ global head of e-commerce Graham Morrell is to depart after less than a year in the role, as the preppy fashion retailer drafts in a global digital director.
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NewsRetail giants Asda, Next, B&Q and Arcadia sue Visa over excessive card fees
Retail giants including Asda, Next, B&Q and Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia are suing Visa to recoup 10 years worth of excess debit and credit card processing fees, it is understood.
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NewsJohn Lewis aims to grow sales of UK-sourced goods by 15% in two years
John Lewis has further thrown its weight behind UK manufacturing, with the department store group planning to grow sales of UK-sourced goods by 15% over the next two years.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Christmas trading - multichannel is a must
Successful cross-channel selling will be the difference between a bulging stocking and a lump of coal for retailers this Christmas. Rebecca Thomson finds out what a Christmas-ready offer looks like.
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NewsRetailers meet Government to improve factory conditions
Major UK retailers including Marks & Spencer, Tesco and Primark were among 20 retailers called to a Government meeting to discuss how clothing can be produced in safe conditions following the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory building in Bangladesh.
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GalleryIn pictures: Rita Ora celebrates Fashion Retail Academy students' success
Pop diva Rita Ora joined top retailers at the Fashion Retail Academy’s annual awards today to celebrate the success of young people keen to pursue a retail career.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail’s role in solving youth unemployment
Retailers are trying to address the jobs crisis affecting many youngsters.
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NewsSir Philip Green set to step up Arcadia expansion overseas
Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia is planning to significantly ramp up its expansion, planning 185 overseas stores by next summer.
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AnalysisRetail Week's 25th anniversary: 25 moments that defined retail
We take a look at some of the landmark moments in retail over the last quarter-century. Do you remember when..?
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GalleryIn pictures: Topshop opens doors of first Hong Kong store
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green opened the doors of Topshop’s first store in China today, with a 14,000 sq ft flagship in Hong Kong.
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NewsTopshop to open the doors of its first Chinese store in Hong Kong
Topshop will open its first store in China on Thursday at a 14,000 sq ft flagship site in Hong Kong, as the retailer continues its growth overseas.
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NewsBhs losses widen to £116m after exceptionals relating to leases
Bhs losses widened by 53% to £116m last year as the Arcadia-owned department store chain was hit by costs incurred on leases of loss-making stores.