All Retail Week articles in June 19 2015
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsMorrisons loses another director as HR boss Emily Lawson departs
Morrisons has lost another member of its executive board after group human resources director Emily Lawson left the grocer.
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OpinionComment: Bonmarché dresses to impress, whatever the weather
While many of their customers are still looking forward to summer getaways, retailersâ thoughts are focused on the back-end of the year.
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NewsCo-op fires latest grocery price salvo with ÂŁ125m investment
The Co-op has fired the latest salvo in the grocery price war after investing ÂŁ125m into slashing prices of more than 100 products.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Online retail security software Namogoo
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Namogoo is in the spotlight.
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NewsRetail administrations led to 735 shop closures and 5,000 job losses in 2014
More than 700 shops were shuttered and almost 5,000 jobs lost as a result of high street retailers falling into administration last year.
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NewsJD Sports Fashion boosted by Europe sales, but raises fears over margins
JD Sports Fashion has made a âstrongâ start to its financial year, boosted by rising sales in Europe, the retailer has reported.
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NewsBooker appoints Stewart Gilliland as non-executive chairman
Food supplier and retailer Booker has appointed Stewart Gilliland as its new non-executive chairman to replace the outgoing Richard Rose.
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NewsAmazon exploring possibility of paying public to make deliveries
Amazon is developing a mobile app that would pay members of the public to drop off deliveries en route to other destinations.
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VideoWatch: M&S opens its largest railway station store in Waterloo
Marks & Spencer has revamped its Waterloo store, which is the first station branch to offer the âShop Your Wayâ service.
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NewsDixons Carphone developing Uber-style 'home emergency services' platform
Dixons Carphone is taking inspiration from Uber as it builds software to support its ambition to become a âhome emergency serviceâ.
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NewsWaitrose unveils 'game-changing' scheme that allows shoppers to pick offers
Waitrose has unveiled a âgame-changingâ personalised marketing initiative as part of the latest move in the supermarket price war.
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NewsPaperchase rolls out nationwide loyalty card and prepares app
Paperchase has launched a loyalty card and is about to start work on developing an app to support the scheme.
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NewsTesco and Sainsbury's quit click-and-collect Tube station scheme
Tesco and Sainsburyâs have withdrawn from a tie-up with TfL which offered a click-and-collect service for the grocersâ customers at Tube stations.
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NewsDreams seeks to bolster online offer by doubling conversion rates
Dreams is investing further in improving conversion rates to its ecommerce website as it seeks to build on strong online growth.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail News on BHS, Fat Face and more
Retail news round-up on June 18, 2015: BHSâ flagship store up for review, Fat Face set to make US debut and Scottish retail sales
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NewsPoundland's full-year profits surge but warns over "subdued" first half
Poundland has reported an 18.6% jump in pre-tax profits in its first year as a public company, but expects trading in its half-year to be âsubduedâ.
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NewsFindel posts full-year loss, but Express Gifts boosts sales
Findel has revealed a full-year pre-tax loss of ÂŁ1.7m, but sales edged up helped by the performance of its Express Gifts business.
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NewsRetail sales volumes rise 4.6% in May as prices continue to fall
Retail sales volumes increased for the 26th consecutive month in May as prices fell and household goods continued their resurgence.
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OpinionComment: Retailers should harness the potential of customer curiosity
Just as shy Tories helped the Conservatives during the general election, retailers should target shy shoppers.
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OpinionComment: Majestic Wine boss Gormley could rebottle its specialist magic
Majestic Wineâs results this week provided headline writers with plenty of scope to play on the businessâs lost sparkle.