Driven by strong performances at its Anthropologie and Free People brands, NASDAQ-listed Urban Outfitters, Inc., a garment retailer was able to post record sales in the fiscal quarter ending July 31, 2014. Net sales for the second quarter ...
Tags: Urban Outfitters, Sales, Apparel
Vestis Retail Group, LLC and its wholly owned subsidiary, Everest Merger Sub have completed a cash tender offer, for all outstanding Class A and Class B shares of NASDAQ listed Sport Chalet, Inc. Vestis said, the transaction was completed ...
Tags: Vestis Retail, Sport Chalet, Apparel
For the 13 weeks or second fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2014, net income at apparel and accessories retailer – Dillard’s slipped $2 million from the same period a year ago, but was able to hike its EPS by $0.01 per share. ...
Wants to work with major, and independent, toy stores. Duo UK, a packaging manufacturer and supplier, is looking to work with more retailers in the toy space. The firm, which offers bespoke gift packaging, has worked with the likes of ...
Tags: Duo UK, UK Targets, Toy
This month, we take an in-depth look at how Minecraft is making a splash in the toy space. The August issue of ToyNews is now available to read online, and on your iPad, here. This month, we take an in-depth look at how Minecraft is ...
Tags: ToyNews Online, Issue, Toys
Autumn Fair International 2014, an i2i Events Group exhibition, will see the launch of the inaugural Buyers Power List awards, to celebrate, reward and recognise the contributions of buyers and retailers throughout the UK and Republic of ...
Tags: Fair, Furniture, Furnishing
This autumn sees the 10th anniversary of Heal’s Discovers, which highlights the brand’s commitment to design education by discovering and nurturing the next generation of designers. The new collection will be launched at ...
Tags: Discovers, Furniture, Furnishing
With 2,289 people surveyed in a nationwide poll conducted by YouGov, 57% of respondents preferred their grocery and food packaging in paper-based material, while 31% expressed no preference and 8% opted for plastic containers. Consumers ...
Tags: Paper-Based Packaging, Packaging
Next has revealed that its Brand sales for the first half of its financial year (the 26 weeks to 26th July) were up 10.7%, of which 2.4% came from the opening of profitable new space. Next Retail sales were up 7.5%, and Next Directory up ...
Tags: Sales, Furniture, Furnishing
John Lewis today announced that Lisa Williams will become head of branch at its regional flagship department store in Birmingham, and the shop will open alongside the rest of the Grand Central development in September 2015. John Lewis has ...
Tags: John Lewis, Furniture, Furnishing
UK department store John Lewis has become the official partner for the Slow Toy Awards 2014. To celebrate the latest development, the Slow Toy Team has extended the entry deadline by a further five days, until Friday, August 22nd. The ...
Tags: John Lewis, Partner, Toys
The shop has been celebrated for its events both in-store and as part of the farm’s attractions. Independent toy store the Cheshire Toy Shop has been named the Good Toy Guide’s Retailer of the Month for August. The shop has ...
Tags: Cheshire Toy Shop, Retailer, Toys
Manufacturer and retailer Multiyork has successfully passed the rigorous audit which now underpins the Manufacturing Guild Mark (MGM) awarded by the industry’s charity and patron, The Furniture Makers’ Company. Its new ...
Tags: Multiyork, Furniture, Furnishing
An industry-specific course about consumer law and home improvement complaints, covering the installation of kitchens, bathroom and fitted bedrooms, will help students understand when they can say no to a refund, when to offer a repair and ...
Tags: Advises, Furniture, Furnishing
Heal’s has a long history of working with emerging design talent – its most recent manifestation being the annual Heal’s Discovers collection, which highlights the brand’s commitment to design education by ...