All Blue Inc articles – Page 2
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AnalysisAnalysis: The top 10 fastest-growing retailers in the UK, 2015
Our list of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK highlights businesses that have excelled at increasing profits in the past year.
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OpinionComment: Reaping the rewards of a first-class returns policy
Retailers are under mounting pressure to implement more cost-effective returns solutions when shipping abroad, writes Laura Heywood.
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NewsScS stock market return opens door to retail IPOs
Shares in sofa and carpet retailer ScS rose 8.6% to 190p on its first day back on the London Stock Exchange, signalling appetite is ripe for retail IPOs.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Bank and USC woes highlight challenges young-fashion sector faces
2015 is shaping up to be a bad year for young-fashion retailers after Bank’s collapse on Wednesday and USC poised to appoint administrators.
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NewsBlue Inc reports 2.8% rise in like-for-likes over Christmas
Young fashion retailer Blue Inc has recorded a 2.8% rise in like-for-like sales over the Christmas period.
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NewsBlue Inc raises £4m to invest in online and international propositions
Blue Inc has raised £4m in funding to grow its market share through investment in its online proposition and international business.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Evans Cycles, Blue, Sainsbury's and more
Retail news round-up on December 8, 2014: Evans Cycles prepares for £100m sale, Blue raises £4m in funding, activist investors prepare Sainsbury’s share raid.
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NewsBlue Inc and Officers Club release Android apps to drive mobile engagement
Blue Inc has released a series of Android apps for the Blue Inc and Officers Club fascias, providing the “glue between on and offline.”
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AnalysisSecrets of success: Leading retailers reveal what got them to the top
Chief executives from Waitrose, Asda and Shop Direct tell Retail Week about the people and experiences that got them where they are today.
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GalleryIn pictures: JD's value menswear fascia Open makes its debut
JD’s new menswear fascia Open has launched a store in Stevenage, the first in an opening spree for the value format ahead of Christmas.
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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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NewsBlue Inc IPO set to be oversubscribed as investors seek niche retail stocks
Young fashion retailer Blue Inc’s impending IPO is set to be oversubscribed allaying fears that investors are shunning retail stock.
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OpinionComment: JD's shock departure does not rock the boat
Fashion retailer JD Sports shocked the City last Friday afternoon with a brief announcement that long-standing chief executive Barry Bown was to depart with immediate effect.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who's who in the UK marketplace sector?
Following Tesco’s deal with House of Fraser to sell the latter’s products on its website, Retail Week takes a look at the key marketplace players.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on MySale, Selfridges, The Hut Group, Blue Inc and more
Retail news round-up on May 27, 2014: MySale acquires Cocosa, The Hut scraps IPO, Selfridges plans Oxford St revamp, Blue Inc to reveal IPO plans this week
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AnalysisIn the news: IPO candidate Blue Inc's incoming chairman Richard Rose
IPO candidate Blue Inc swapped one Rose for another as Ao.com chairman Richard replaced Sir Stuart as chairman.
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NewsBlue Inc eyes Aim entry by summer as it plans to 'supercharge' growth
Blue Inc is eyeing entry onto Aim before the summer as the retailer looks to use the proceeds to “supercharge” its growth.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose to leave Blue Inc as it gears up for flotation
Sir Stuart Rose is to step down as chairman of young fashion chain Blue Inc ahead of the retailer’s imminent stock market flotation.
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NewsBlue Inc relaunches website as it plots multichannel growth
Young fashion retailer Blue Inc has relaunched its website as it plots multichannel growth.
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NewsJD Sports to launch value menswear chain Open
JD Sports is set to open a new menswear fascia named Open, which it intends will reach “double digit” store numbers by the end of the year.