All Retail Week articles in March 18 2016
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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News
New Look locks in interim finance boss Richard Collyer
New Look has appointed Richard Collyer as its permanent chief financial officer, with immediate effect.
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News
Retail Week Awards: A look back at 2016's retailer of the year Dixons Carphone
As the shortlist for the Retail Week Awards 2017 is unveiled, we look back at 2016’s winners. Today, Dixons Carphone - Retailer of the Year.
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News
Retail Week Awards: A look back at 2016 winner Holland & Barrett
As the shortlist for the Retail Week Awards 2017 is unveiled, we look back at 2016’s winners. Today, Holland & Barrett - Speciality Retailer of the Year.
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News
Retail Week Awards: A look back at 2016's customer experience winner Ao.com
As the shortlist for the Retail Week Awards 2017 is unveiled, we look back at 2016’s winners. Today, Ao.com - winner of Customer Experience Initiative of the Year.
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News
Retail Week Awards: A look back at 2016 award winner Mark Price
As the shortlist for the Retail Week Awards 2017 is unveiled, we look back at 2016’s winners. Today, Mark Price - winner of The Oracle Outstanding Contribution to Retail Award.
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Analysis
Retail Week Awards: The nine best marketing campaigns of the year
The shortlist for the Retail Week Awards 2017 was unveiled last week. Here are the contenders for Marketing/Advertising Campaign of the Year.
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News
Retail Week Awards: A look back at 2016's best marketing campaign
As the shortlist for the Retail Week Awards 2017 is unveiled, we look back at 2016’s winners. First up, Marketing Campaign of the Year - Sainsbury’s Christmas ad.
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Opinion
Opinion: Retailers must treat staff as an asset, not a cost
Retail is making some very uncomfortable headlines, and I’m sure I’m far from alone in feeling a mix of sadness, despair and resentment.
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Opinion
Opinion: Retail restructuring? You ain’t seen nothin' yet
As customers demand more services and retailers keep reaching for their ‘holy grail’, the future of retail is becoming harder to predict.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Uniqlo's new flagship brings boutique flair to Oxford Street
The refurbished Uniqlo flagship at 311 Oxford Street has recently reopened and is a massive change from what was there before
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Opinion
Opinion: Retail is paying the price of ongoing structural change
However challenging last year may have been, this year is going to be tougher as retailers continue to compete on price promotions.
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Analysis
Profile: Pets at Home's new chief executive, Ian Kellett
Pets at Home unveiled an unexpected top-level reshuffle on Monday, revealing that Ian Kellett will replace Nick Wood as chief executive.
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Opinion
Opinion: Amazon has raised the bar but multichannel retailers can compete
Multichannel retailers can up the ante in the fight against Amazon by providing additional services that build on their existing strengths.
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Data
Data: Grocery prices now easier to compare, IGD ShopperVista shows
Shoppers say they now find it easier to compare grocery prices in store, as retailers continue to focus on attractive promotions.
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News
Waitrose pushes button on ‘scan as you shop’ mobile app pilot
Waitrose is trialling a ‘scan as you shop’ Quick Check mobile app with a view to easing the checkout experience for myWaitrose customers.
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Gallery
In pictures: Tesco launches value 'Farm' brands across store estate
Tesco has fired its latest salvo against the discounters by launching seven entry-level ‘Farms’ brands across various categories.
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News
Dixons Carphone to acquire telecoms price comparison site Simplifydigital
Dixons Carphone is to acquire TV and telecoms switching platform Simplifydigital as it aims to build a “significant services business”.
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Opinion
Opinion: Sainsbury’s Coupe’s cool-headed style bodes well for Argos deal
Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe has shown a calmness amid turbulent conditions that augurs well for the grocer’s takeover of Argos.
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Data
Data: Retail share price index – March 18, 2016
March 18, 2016: This week’s data on the biggest risers and fallers plus a comprehensive list of share price results in the retail sector.
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News
Jack Wills embarks on store expansion plans across UK and Asia
Jack Wills is to open 10 new stores across the UK and Asia over the next year, and has increased its credit facility to achieve its plans.