The prospects for UK retail

Quote/unquote: M&S chief Sir Stuart Rose

Sir Stuart Rose is one of UK food retail's more engaging characters and yesterday (19 March) the Marks & Spencer…

UK: Downturn sees M&S shoppers halve suit spend

The UK’s top-selling clothing retailer Marks & Spencer has seen shoppers halve their average spend on suits since the start…

COMMENT: When will the glass be half-full?

Sir Stuart Rose’s comments at the Retail Week Conference yesterday (19 March) raise as much hope as they dash for…

Retail Week Conference: Quote/unquote

The Retail Week Conference in London has seen top fashion executives express their views on the struggling UK retail landscape…

UK: Retailers suggest green policies should be regulated

Government regulation is needed to encourage businesses and consumers to act in a sustainable way, two of the UK's leading…

UK: Mothercare hails tilting international sales balance

Mothercare chief executive Ben Gordon has described the company’s headway into international markets as a “hidden jewel”. Speaking at the…

UK: New Look eyes value top spot

The boss of retailer New Look believes the conditions are right for it to become the world's favourite value fashion…