All Retail Week articles in August 14 2015
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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GalleryStore gallery: How the role of the flagship store is changing
The clear-cut definition that used to surround the word ‘flagship’ has expanded and can now be applied to a wider variety of contexts.
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GalleryStore of the Week: 9¾ Bookshop & Café in Medellin enchants adults and kids
Decorated to evoke an adventure playground, 9¾ Bookshop & Café in the Colombian city of Medellin appeals to adults as much as children.
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NewsConvenience veteran behind bid for Morrisons' M Local c-stores
Convenience retail veteran Mike Greene is spearheading the proposed acquisition of Morrisons’ M Local stores, Retail Week understands.
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NewsHalfords appoints managing director at Cycle Republic as expansion gears up
Halfords has appointed a managing director at its Cycle Republic division as it continues expansion plans for the revived specialist chain.
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NewsAndy Clarke: Asda on an "upward curve" after worst sales slump in 50 years
Asda boss Andy Clarke admits the grocer has reached its lowest ebb after reporting the worst quarterly sales slump in its 50-year history.
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NewsSainsbury's extends scheme to Brand Match Asda prices to online orders
Sainsbury’s will extend its in-store Brand Match scheme to online orders from Wednesday as it steps up its battle against Asda.
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NewsConsumer Price Index edges up 0.1% year on year, driven by clothing
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has increased by 0.1% in the year to July 2015, thanks to a small drop in the price of clothing.
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NewsM&S multichannel director Laura Wade-Gery to take maternity leave
Marks & Spencer has revealed that Laura Wade-Gery will take maternity leave next month and will return to the business in early January.
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NewsAsda Q2 like-for-likes fall 4.7% but boss Andy Clarke vows to stay put
Asda has reported a 4.7% fall in like-for-like sales in its second quarter but boss Andy Clarke has dismissed speculation over his future.
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NewsMcColl's amends £85m revolving credit facility to support growth
McColl’s has signed an amended £85m revolving credit facility for two years as the convenience group continues to eye new stores.
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NewsWaterstones expects Tottenham Court Road store will be 'hugely profitable'
Waterstones expects its Tottenham Court Road store to be “hugely profitable” as it embarks on further bricks-and-mortar expansion.
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NewsThe convenience market may be growing but Morrisons is right to sell stores
Morrisons’ likely disposal of its M Local convenience chain looks odd at face value but makes sense in the context of the grocer’s wider business.
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NewsSainsbury's axes head of brand role as marketing restructure continues
Sainsbury’s has continued to restructure its marketing team after replacing the head of brand communications role with a new position.
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NewsH&M reports tenth consecutive month of double-digit sales growth
H&M has posted its tenth consecutive month of double-digit growth, driven by website improvements and broadened ranges.
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NewsMinisters urge grocers to improve labelling of dairy goods
Environment secretary Elizabeth Truss has called on retailers to introduce clearer labelling on their products.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, supermarkets and Dr. Martens
Retail news round-up on August 18, 2015: Sainsbury’s refocuses marketing and Supermarkets to have origin on label
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NewsTesco to meet farmers to 'listen to concerns' over imported dairy products
Tesco bosses will hold talks with farmers after protestors accusing the grocer of importing its dairy products blockaded two of its distribution centres.
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NewsFerrero completes £112m acquisition of chocolatier Thorntons
Italian confectioner Ferrero has completed its £112m takeover of Thorntons – and pledged to maintain the chocolatier’s name.
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NewsQVC owner agrees $2.4bn deal for US flash sale etailer Zulily
Online US retailer Zulily is poised to be acquired by the owner of television shopping network QVC in a deal worth $2.4bn.
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NewsRetail Week Hackathon: Find out more about the teams competing
Nine teams have been selected by a panel of judges to take part in the Retail Week House of Fraser Hackathon, in association with Infosys.