All Majestic Wine articles – Page 10
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Majestic Wine, Waitrose, Hilco and Boohoo.com
Retail news round-up on March 7, 2014: Majestic Wine hires new CRM agency, Waitrose plans more Scottish stores, Hilco bids for Elverys, Boohoo to begin trading on March 14.
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NewsHobbs appoints former New Look boss Phil Wrigley as chairman
Former New Look boss Phil Wrigley has been appointed as chairman of fashion retailer Hobbs.
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NewsMajestic Wine toasts strong Christmas sales
Majestic Wine has popped the cork on strong Christmas trading figures as shoppers sought out its premium wine offer over the festive party season.
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OpinionComment: Majestic Wine sparkles - can other retailers do the same this Christmas?
Majestic Wine’s interim results showed their customary sparkle as sales and profits advanced again.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Malcolm Walker recalls the aftermath of his hostile Bejam bid in exclusive book extract
In an exclusive extract from his autobiography, Best Served Cold, Iceland founder Malcolm Walker recalls the aftermath of his hostile bid for Bejam, including the sale of Majestic Wine.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda, Bonmarché, business rates, Arnotts and more
Retail news round-up November 20, 2013: Asda launches click-and-collect in tube stations, Bonmarché lists on AIM stock exchange and business secretary Michael Fallon blasts Labour’s business rates reduction plan.
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NewsMajestic Wine first half profits sparkle
Majestic Wine pre-tax profit rose 4.2% to £9.5m in its half to September 30.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Majestic, Morrisons, LK Bennett, Tesco and more
Retail news round-up November 18, 2013: Majestic Wine half year profits rise 4.2%, LK Bennett owners forced to pump millions of pounds after bank row and Morrisons to put fresh food at heart of online business.
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Analysis
Analysis: Multichannel makeovers create valuable returns
For any retailer, taking a step back and giving the business a multichannel makeover can be a valuable exercise. Glynn Davis examines retailers’ strategies for improving their operating models.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, HMV, Supergroup, Majestic Wine and Topshop
Retail news round-up September 4, 2013: HMV receiver paid over €300,000 in fees and expenses; Supergroup faces shareholders resistance over directors’ pay; Tesco criticised by ASA over misleading horsemeat ad and Topshop and Topman expands in Germany.
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OpinionComment: Majestic shows specialists can compete against big grocers
If Majestic Wine was a bottle of bubbly, it might appear to lack a little sparkle. Profits didn’t move much last year and sales were down.
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NewsMajestic Wine turns focus on social media after shelving TV advertising
Drinks specialist Majestic Wine is to focus on increasing its average basket size from its existing customer base after shelving its TV advertising campaign.
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NewsMajestic Wine toasts rise in profits despite sales dip
Drinks specialist Majestic Wine has posted a profits rise despite a sales fall last year.
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NewsIan Harding flies in for Majestic board role
Champagne corks aplenty popped last week as fizz specialist Majestic Wine toasted the appointment of Kingfisher group communications director Ian Harding to its board as a non-executive director.
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NewsMajestic appoints Kingfisher's Ian Harding as non-executive director
Wine warehouse Majestic Wine has appointed Kingfisher group communications director Ian Harding to its board as a non-executive director.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Majestic Wine's social media success
Majestic Wine won the 2013 Serco Customer Service Initiative of the Year accolade thanks to its social media prowess.
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AnalysisAnalysis: There’s more than one way to keep the tills ringing
Tesco turned up the pressure on price again this week with its Price Promise scheme. But price isn’t everything.
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NewsMajestic Wine to relaunch website with personalised ranges
Wine warehouse Majestic Wine is to relaunch its UK website to feature localised ranges and improved customer recommendations this summer after hiring multichannel consultant Javelin Group.
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NewsUpmarket grocer Booths revamps wine offer as it eyes profit growth
Booths has revamped its wine department as it ratchets up competition against rivals Majestic Wine and Marks & Spencer and faces a pivotal quarter’s trading.
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NewsMajestic Wine poised to scrap TV ads after lacklustre campaigns
Majestic Wine is set to scrap TV advertising and plough investment into new store growth instead after lacklustre campaigns last year.