All Specialist retailer articles
-
NewsProCook sales have jumped as Christmas trading momentum picks up
ProCook has said trading momentum has picked up and posted an increase in first-half sales during a strong golden quarter.
-
NewsNaked Wines has narrowed its losses and said its turnaround plan is working
Naked Wines has insisted it’s in a “better position” as it narrowed its losses for the first half of its financial year.
-
NewsMothercare sales slip as it swings to loss
Mothercare has posted falling sales and sliding profits as it swings to a loss during the first half.
-
NewsCotswold Co has opened a shop-in-shop point inside Peter Jones ahead of its revamp
The Cotswold Company is partnering with John Lewis to launch a range in Peter Jones ahead of its ‘world flagship’ transformation.
-
ArticlePets at Home boss: we must look at ‘every lever’ to mitigate budget costs
Pets at Home boss Lyssa McGowan told Retail Week that the business would have to consider “every lever” as it looks to mitigate new costs imposed on retail by the Budget.
-
NewsPets at Home reveals Budget costs hit and lowers profit guidance in ‘subdued’ market
Pets at Home has disclosed the additional cost burden it must bear following the recent Budget and lowered profit expectations amid difficult trading conditions.
-
Retail Navigator AnalysisHalfords (Financials)
Halfords total sales increased 7.6% year on year to £1,712.8m for the year to 29 March 2024 (FY2023) against a restated FY2022 total of £1,591.8m. It said: “Our focus in FY24 [FY2023] has been to deliver on the areas that are within our control. We have made good progress both strategically and in further optimising the business to create a solid foundation for future growth. Business performance has, however, been impacted by continuing declines in the consumer tyres and cycling markets, and in consumer demand for big ticket purchases.”
-
NewsAnn Summers owners are exploring potential sale options
The Gold family, which owns Ann Summers, is exploring options for the business that could include a partial or majority sale.
-
NewsHMV is expanding into books with a standalone offering at its Oxford Street flagship
HMV is expanding into the sale of books to create its first standalone offering at its Oxford Street flagship before potentially rolling this out to all of its UK stores.
-
NewsRicher Sounds has partnered with Just Eat for on-demand delivery
Audio and tech retailer Richer Sounds has become the latest partner of delivery platform Just Eat, offering rapid delivery of electronics.
-
AnalysisSecond chances: will hiring ex-offenders ever be mainstream in retail?
Multiple high street retailers are scaling up recruitment programmes that proactively recruit from the pool of 14 million people in the UK with a criminal record.
-
NewsMamas & Papas racks up record sales as demand for British baby products grows
Mamas & Papas has seen record sales and a surge in profits following a programme of expansion in the UK and abroad.
-
NewsProCook aims to open 10 stores a year
Specialist kitchenware retailer ProCook is planning to open 10 stores per year and is considering adding experiential elements to future sites, Retail Week can reveal.
-
DataRanking: The top 25 fastest-growing retailers show how we shop the ‘new normal’
Thanks to the Interpath Retail Index 2024, Retail Week can reveal the top 25 fastest-growing retailers and what they tell us about how shoppers behave in the ‘new normal’. To read the full report and see the full list of fastest-growing retailers which goes up to 100, click here.
-
NewsTurkish children’s retailer Ebebek is opening its first three UK stores in 2025
Exclusive: Turkish children’s retailer Ebebek is making its UK bricks-and-mortar debut in 2025 with the opening of three stores, Retail Week can reveal.
-
NewsBig food market planned in former landmark store on Piccadilly Circus
Media and hospitality group Time Out plans to open a food market on Piccadilly Circus, similar to the huge gastro-pubs it operates in other cities around the world.
-
NewsJollyes is bolstering its leadership team with Tesco and Sainsbury’s directors
Jollyes has brought a new chief operating officer onto its board and added three new directors to its senior leadership team as it prepares for more growth next year.
-
NewsLindt is opening ‘first of its kind’ flagship store and experience in London next year
Exclusive: Global chocolate manufacturer Lindt is opening a flagship store below the Piccadilly lights in London next year, Retail Week can reveal.
-
Innovation of the WeekPets at Home has partnered with Microsoft to implement AI for profit protection
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
-
NewsTurkish children’s retailer Ebebek to open its first ever UK store
Exclusive: Ebebek, the Turkish retailer specialising in baby, children and family products is opening its first-ever UK store in North London, Retail Week can reveal.