All Financial results articles – Page 184
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AnalysisValue Fashion: Surviving in a tough sector
Following years of unstoppable growth, the value sector is now beset by high costs and falling sales volumes. Rebecca Thomson considers whether the hurdles can be cleared.
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AnalysisGlobal ambitions for Karen Millen
Karen Millen’s move to hire a global retail director is part of a bold overseas strategy that is propelling growth. Gemma Goldfingle reports.
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OpinionHalfords misses the cold starts
The balmy spring weather may be welcomed by most Brits, but it has not been helping those retailers that rely on a bit of cold weather to help drive sales.
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OpinionGame must bridge the trust gap to power up
The immediate aftermath of Game’s collapse into administration – 2,000 jobs slashed and 277 stores closed – makes it the most significant failure of a listed retailer since Woolworths.
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AnalysisInditex to invest £795m in 500 new stores worldwide
On the back of strong 2011 results, Spanish clothing retailer Inditex has revealed capital expenditure of around E950m (£795m) for 2012 as the retailer plans to open about 500 new stores across the globe to take its total past 6,000.
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NewsFindel full year sales edge up as turnaround plan bears fruit
Home shopping group Findel’s full year sales edged up 1.1%.
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AnalysisTesco: Who is in the picture to replace Richard Brasher?
Philip Clarke is assuming control of Tesco’s flagship UK operations following Richard Brasher’s exit, but for how long? Alex Lawson looks at key team members, some of whom might eventually run the British business.
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NewsCath Kidston: Booming sales for the kitsch retailer
Booming sales at the retailer reflect two years of rapid growth under its private equity owner.
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AnalysisAuchan pins hopes on China for future growth
French retailer Auchan hopes its Chinese operations will drive growth because sales in Western Europe are expected to remain flat.
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OpinionTesco boss Clarke faces tough challenges ahead
The tenure of Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke may be only a year old, but no one can fault it for a lack of drama.
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NewsEarly spring drives up Debenhams’ sales
Debenhams reported that its early spring season launch helped drive like-for-like sales growth in the first half.
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NewsPotential buyers circle Game
Beleaguered entertainment retailer Game was being circled by potential buyers within hours of putting administrators on standby yesterday.
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NewsGA Europe in the frame to buy Birthdays chain
Retail restructuring specialist GA Europe is among those bidding to take control of greetings card chain Birthdays, which parent Clinton may sell.
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NewsSainsbury’s confident that big stores have future as sales rise
Sainsbury’s boss Justin King has affirmed confidence in his big-box stores after Morrisons chief Dalton Philips warned that grocers’ giant sheds would become “a blip in the history of retail” as online grows.
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AnalysisBurberry: A great British success
Stellar financial performances, outstanding product and international acclaim – winner of the Oracle Retailer of the Year, there is seemingly no stopping Burberry’s exceptional performance. Rebecca Thomson charts its phenomenal success.
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NewsDFS to open first high street store on Tottenham Court Road
Sofas giant DFS makes first high street foray as it takes over Next Home’s landmark premises.
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NewsDreams founder vies for control
Dreams founder Mike Clare is plotting an attempt to regain control of the beds retailer, it is understood.
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NewsPoundstretcher: Taking advantage of gap left by Woolworths?
Has the value retailer made the right moves to take advantage of the gap left by Woolworths?
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NewsApril sales growth to rise year-on-year
Retail sales growth in April will be lower than experienced historically but will be up year-on-year, a new monthly forecasting service for Retail Week subscribers reveals.
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OpinionDebenhams’ winning formula
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.