Ocado swings to first half profit as sales grow by 15.6%
July 1, 2014 12:38 pmOnline grocery retailer Ocado has swung into the black in the first half of its financial year following its tie-up with supermarket Morrisons. In the 24... View Article
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Greggs predicts big profit rise
July 1, 2014 12:17 pmGreggs has said it expects to achieve significant growth in its first half operating profits as it new strategy helps to boost sales. The bakery chain... View Article
Marks & Spencer restructures board to get ‘fit for the future of retail’
July 1, 2014 11:45 amMarks & Spencer has handed responsibility for UK retail to multi-channel director Laura Wade-Gery as part of an executive team shake-up that will see UK retail... View Article
American Eagle chooses Bluewater for first UK store
July 1, 2014 10:38 amUS clothing brand American Eagle Outfitters is to open its first UK store at the Bluewater shopping centre. Situated on Bluewater’s Lower Thames Walk, the store... View Article
Michael Kors names Stephane Lafay as president of Asia
July 1, 2014 10:38 amLuxury fashion brand Michael Kors has appointed Stephane Lafay to the newly created role of president of Asia. Due to join the brand on 28 July,... View Article
Sports Direct quashes rumours about Office acquisition
June 30, 2014 12:33 pmSports Direct has moved to quash speculation that it is looking to acquire footwear retailer Office. The sportswear retailer said in a statement: “Notwithstanding recent speculation,... View Article
Asprey to be subject of ITV documentary
June 30, 2014 12:33 pmLuxury brand Asprey is to be the subject of a fly on the wall TV documentary on ITV next month. To be shown on 3 July... View Article
Hereford’s Old Market welcomes new centre manager and marketing manager
June 30, 2014 12:14 pmShopping centre operator British Land has appointed Scott Lahive as centre manager and Peter Townsend as marketing manager for its 305,000 sq ft Old Market shopping... View Article
Special BRC report: people playing vital role in digital transformation of retail
June 27, 2014 8:25 pmSuch is the complexity that digital developments are bringing to the retail industry that the roles of people in the sector are changing radically and the... View Article
