All Retail Week articles in May 15 2015
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Co-op and Farfetch
Retail news round-up on May 13, 2015: Tesco to close remaining Homeplus stores, Farfetch acquires Browns and Co-op promises to amend its board election process.
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NewsTesco closes remaining Homeplus stores and axes 450 jobs
Tesco is closing its last six Homeplus stores in the UK and is axing around 450 jobs as Dave Lewis continues to review its non-core business.
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NewsFarfetch buys London boutique Browns for retail tech incubator project
Online retailer Farfetch has bought London fashion boutique Browns in order to operate it as an incubator for retail technology.
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AnalysisWill the EUâs digital single market make a difference for retailers?
Europe has made its first steps towards creating a digital single market, but will it improve international trade for retailers?
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NewsHouse of Fraser extends 'pioneering' click-and-collect cut-off to midnight
House of Fraser has upped the ante in competitive fulfilment after extending the cut-off point for customers using its buy-and-collect service.
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OpinionComment: The Tories must allow retailâs voice to be heard
The Conservative governmentâs unexpected majority should enable them to put their promises into action across the retail sector.
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NewsFormer American Apparel chief exec sues retailer over 'distress' claims
American Apparelâs former chief executive Dov Charney is reportedly suing the US fashion retailer over allegations of defamation and emotional distress.
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NewsHarveys owner profits up 42% after focus on costs and promotions
Harveys and Bensons for Beds owner Steinhoff has recorded a profits surge after managing costs and taking a new approach to promotions.
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OpinionBlog: The changing role of the supply chain director
Managing the supply chain is now a more crucial business function than ever before, but is your business making the most of its potential?
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail News on Facebook, Co-op, Alibaba, Regal Rose
Retail news round-up on May 14, 2015: Facebook launching second-hand goods service, Co-op boss admits group was âundermanagedâ, Disney to sell Avengers products on Alibaba, Regal Rose taps DBD Media for social media push
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NewsBHS bolsters pre-teen offering with Claireâs Accessories partnership
BHS has signed a deal with Claireâs Accessories to trial six concessions in stores to complement its pre-teen clothing range.
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NewsWalmart to trial $50 delivery service to take on Amazon Prime
Walmart is set to take on Amazonâs Prime service in the US by trialling its own cheaper unlimited shipping service for online shoppers.
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NewsRetailers urged to tackle image crisis over employment issues
Retailers have been warned to get a grip on the growing âimage problemâ facing the sectorâs contentious employment practices.
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NewsZara owner Inditex hits back at ÂŁ5m Brazilian employment abuse claims
Zara owner Inditex has defended itself as it faces a R$25m (ÂŁ5m) fine over claims it failed to deal with employment abuses in its supply chain.
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NewsAlibaba signs deal with Disney to bring Marvel merchandise to China
Alibabaâs Tmall website has signed a deal with Disney to become the first exclusive distributor of Marvelâs Age of Ultron merchandise.
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OpinionFarfetch can lead the luxury pack after its acquisition of Browns
Farfetchâs acquisition of Brownâs London boutique will see it gain a significant advantage over multichannel and pure-play rivals.
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NewsUS private equity firm TPG buys majority stake in Poundworld in ÂŁ150m deal
US private equity firm TPG has bought a controlling stake in Poundworld in a deal understood to be worth as much as ÂŁ150m.
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NewsBlog: An Amazon Prime service remains a pipe dream for most UK retailers
Walmart launching its own version of Amazon Prime is another instance of the etailerâs ideas being aped by rivals but few will be able to afford the proposition.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers improve the connection between customers and manufacturers?
The launch of Amazonâs new âDash buttonâ will enable customers to order household items at the touch of a button.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I forecast levels of supply chain demand?
Anticipating consumer demand continues to be high on the retail agenda.