All Retail Week articles in April 8 2016
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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OpinionBlog: Reinforcing the regional supply chain with a first-class workforce
Fantastic facilities alone will not achieve great results, it’s the passion of your workforce that really counts, finds Hermes’ Jon Ormond.
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GalleryStore gallery: Selfridges’ Body Studio hits the ground running
Oxford Street’s biggest department store is making retail history with the opening of its dedicated ‘athleisure’ area the Body Studio.
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GalleryStore of the week: Harvey Nichols' revamped menswear department smartens up
Harvey Nichols has some good stores, both in the UK and overseas, but its flagship in Knightsbridge, was underwhelming.
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NewsSofology full-year losses narrow as like-for-likes jump 21%
Sofology – the furniture retailer formerly known as Sofaworks – has reduced its full-year pre-tax losses after a healthy rise in sales.
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AnalysisAnalysis: understanding what digital natives want from retailers
Retail Week and OpenMarket’s digital guide will help retailers understand what young people want from brands’ mobile communications.
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AnalysisAnalysis: John Lewis’ IT boss on early adoption and smart home technology
John Lewis is developing a raft of tech initiatives to drive sales. We spoke to IT director Paul Coby about innovation and investment.
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OpinionBlog: Are you a champion of the UK retail supply chain?
Be in with a chance of gaining industry recognition at the only awards which reward excellence in retail supply chain.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Steve Rowe put M&S clothing back in fashion?
As Steve Rowe takes charge at Marks & Spencer following his promotion to chief executive, he has one overriding objective.
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AnalysisAsos’ retreat from China shows how hard the market is to crack
Etail giant Asos’ decision to close down its Chinese website and operations emphasises how tough it is to conquer the country.
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OpinionAnalysis: How big is the 'big and tall' sector in fashion retail?
Athletics brand Raging Bull has attracted the attention of retail aficionados following the success of its big and tall range for larger men.
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NewsAnalysis: Why Spar South Africa's move into Switzerland stacks up
Spar South Africa has acquired a 60% stake in Spar Switzerland. Planet Retail’s Franziska Schmidt runs the rule over the deal.
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OpinionOpinion: Marks & Spencer's stores should be so much better
The right product at the right time is all well and good, but if you want to attract shoppers, give them a shop they’ll want to visit.
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NewsTarget managing director Machin quits amid accounting investigation
Outgoing Target boss Stuart Machin has resigned ahead of the results into an investigation into the department store chain’s accounting practices.
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NewsAmazon pilots Barclays tie-up to use bank's branches as collection points
Amazon has partnered with Barclays to use the bank’s branches as delivery collection points as it expands its click-and-collect network.
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NewsTesco to accept rival Sainsbury’s Brand Match coupons in stores
Tesco will accept Sainsbury’s Brand Match coupons, following Sainsbury’s decision to scrap its scheme as part of its everyday pricing efforts.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Iceland, Amazon and The Range
Retail round-up on April 11, 2016: Iceland to add to Food Warehouse format, Amazon and Barclays team up and The Range plots German expansion.
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NewsUniqlo parent Fast Retailing slashes its profits forecast
Uniqlo’s parent, Fast Retailing, has slashed its profits forecast for the second time in three months, as it struggles at home and abroad.
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VideoThe Retail Week: M&S, Tesco and the difficulties merging bricks and clicks
In The Retail Week this week the team examines M&S boss Steve Rowe’s GM ambitions, looks ahead to Tesco’s full-year results and more.
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NewsRetail Diary: Asda's nightmare gnomes and Majestic Wine's Naked Ladies
Asda gives shoppers gnome nightmares, Naked Ladies get the green light at Majestic Wine and an 11 year old bags a Whole Foods deal.
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NewsJaeger finance boss and omnichannel director step down amid staff shake-up
Fashion retailer Jaeger has lost both its chief financial officer and omnichannel director in the latest of a string of high-profile exits.