Dunnes Returns To Profit In The UK
The UK subsidiary of Irish retail giant Dunnes Stores returned to profit last year.
Figures obtained by the local Independent newspaper show the business recorded...
Sales Down At Waitrose But Surge Higher At John Lewis
Just days after announcing major restructuring plans to integrate its two retail businesses, the John Lewis Partnership has revealed contrasting trading figures for its...
Consumer Confidence Weakens Ahead Of Crucial Christmas Trading Period
Retailers look set for tough Christmas with new data suggesting consumer confidence is weakening amid concerns about future disposable income.
A consumer sentiment survey carried...
Bot Takes Charge Of Finances At Owner Of B&Q
Kingfisher, the owner of the B&Q and Screwfix chains, has hired Bernard Bot as its new Chief Financial Officer.
He will join the struggling DIY...
Sports Direct Denies Report That It’s Planning To Close Majority Of...
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct yesterday denied reports that it is planning to close a large number of House of Fraser sites in the new...
Ongoing Brexit Uncertainty Hits Retail Sales
Retailers have suffered their worst September on record, with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) blaming the spectre of a no-deal Brexit for holding back...
Selfridges Defies Retail Gloom
Whilst the likes of House of Fraser and Debenhams are struggling to survive the brutal trading conditions, upmarket department store Selfridges has posted robust...
Renowned Retail Analyst Suggests John Lewis Should Close Some Stores
The John Lewis Partnership’s incoming chair, Sharon White, should look at closing some department stores to help the business survive the brutal trading conditions.
This...
Consumer Confidence In Ireland Continues To Weaken Amid Concerns About No-Deal...
Irish consumer sentiment weakened for the third month in a row in September as concerns about a chaotic Brexit made consumers more nervous about...
Wilko Facing Further Disruption As Unions Announce Second Wave Of Strikes
The GMB Union has revealed further dates that will see thousands of Wilko staff walk out in protest over new weekend working rotas.
Around 2,000...
