HMV Interim Management Statement
20 weeks to 15 September 2012 LFL (retail)-11.6% Total (group) -14.8% These results highlight a further deterioration in HMV’s performance, and reflect the mammoth task facing Trevor Moore in turning around a retailer whose outlook seems bleak to say the least. Fundamentally, HMV’s key markets are in terminal decline and its position as last man …
September 25, 2012
Ocado Trading Update
12 weeks to 5 August 2012 Total gross sales +9.9% Despite an easing of growth – partially a reflection of the disruptive impact of the Olympics – Ocado is making very real positive strides, which are putting it on a stronger footing to compete in what is becoming an increasingly competitive UK food & grocery …
September 25, 2012
More Opportunities for Retail Engagement
The success of the first two ‘meet the buyers’ days with respectively Homebase and Robert Dyas is to be followed up with series of other similar opportunities for members. John Lewis and Screwfix have both agreed to meet the buyers days and a further international opportunity is also on the cards. Times, dates and venues …
September 18, 2012
DIY Membership of BHETA Increases Again
A further four companies have joined BHETA. One of the six most recent recruits is Rothley, amongst Europe’s leading suppliers of decorative steel tube, DIY and Hardware products to retailers, DIY multiples, furniture manufacturers, builder’s merchants and wholesalers. The second is CQFD UK, a major supplier of PVC profiles, metal profiles, decorative sheet metals …
September 18, 2012
BHETA AGM and Forum
AN ANALYST AND A BANKER! Members were treated to two fascinating insights into current and future economic trends – and how such forecasts are produced – at the BHETA forum which followed the AGM on September 6. Neil Saunders of Conlumino and a frequent contributor to BBC current affairs programming, outlined his company’s analysis on …
September 18, 2012
BHETA Houswares Open Forum Features Debenhams
The next BHETA Housewares Open Forum takes place on November 1st and features Steve Lightfoot – Commercial Director for Debenhams as retail guest speaker. He will be providing a detailed strategic overview of Debenhams’ plans to take its business forward in these challenging times. The event takes place at Federation House, Birmingham with coffee and …
September 18, 2012
Rainy Day Trust Swims the Channel!
Diane Stevens of the Rainy Day Trust is to undertake a sponsored swim to raise funds for this worthy industry cause. Billed as a Channel swim, she will be spared the worst that passing oil tankers and channel ferries can threaten as she will be carrying out the swimming feat in her local pool. …
September 18, 2012
Employment Law
BHETA service provider, Employment Services Partnership Ltd has issued advice to members. This advice has been influenced by the Employment Appeal Tribunal which is using the summer to confirm well known aspects of employment law, but ones that people still get wrong. 1. A sound business reason can justify reissuing contracts on less favourable terms …
September 18, 2012
Ceram Testing Services for BHETA Members
Stretch it, freeze it, measure it, heat it, image it, squeeze it, bend it and analyse it! Just a few things Ceram can do for BHETA members! BHETA service provider Ceram can work with you and your manufacturing cycle to: Develop and certify products – provide support and data for developing/improving products Assess materials – …
September 18, 2012
JD Sports Interim Results
26 weeks to 28 July Total sales +26.4% LFL sales +1.1 % Whilst not quite the stellar performance delivered by rival Sports Direct, JD Sports has registered a solid set of results, with the integration of outdoor specialist Blacks appearing to be progressing impressively smoothly. The retailer has capitalised on the British sporting summer, with sports fascia sales …
September 18, 2012
