All Retail Week articles in May 23 2014
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsMothercare reduces UK losses as turnaround continues
Mothercare’s group underlying pre-tax profits were up 65% to £3.3m in the half year with the UK loss lessening as it continues its turnaround.
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OpinionBlog: Putting in place first class international customer experiences
Having a successful multi-cultural customer experience management programme can set retailers on the road to international business success.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Data gives retailers the power to get price right
In a multichannel world, creating price transparency and protecting brand value has never been more important, as retailers discussed at a Retail Week and SAS roundtable.
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OpinionBlog: Delivering corporate social responsibility in the supply chain
In recent years the supply chain industry has seen the development of many strong CSR programmes designed to put something back into the community and environment.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on MandM Direct, Forever 21, Tesco and more
Retail news round-up on June 3, 2014: MandM Direct expected to reveal IPO plans, Forever 21 UK posts £66.5m loss, Tesco’s Philip Clarke creates two roles on executive committee and more
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, House of Fraser, Kingfisher, Made.com and more
Retail news round-up on June 2, 2014:Tesco seals deal with House of Fraser for online sales, Kingfisher boss says an independent Scotland would be less attractive to invest in, Online retailer Made.com mulls IPO
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OpinionBlog: Retailers and carriers need to invest in the multichannel future
Earlier this year the British public voted online shopping as the biggest technological development of the 21st century just ahead of internet banking, according to some research from E-ON.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on consumer confidence, the Co-operative Group and Scotts & Co
Retail news round-up on May 30, 2014: Consumer confidence climbs in May; Co-operative Group reveals reform timetable; Scotts & Co buys Rowlands Clothing
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Asos and Mytheresa
Retail news round-up on May 29, 2014: Tesco finalises deal to create largest food retailer in China, Asos supports skills rebuilding in UK clothing manufacturing industry, Owners of German fashion etailer Mytheresa eye sale
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NewsLondon most desirable city for international retailers
London is home to more international retailers than any other city in the world, as it continues to be a magnet to new brands.
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NewsHMRC rejects Next tax allowance claim for the second time
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has rejected a tax allowance claim from Next regarding warehouse construction for the second time.
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NewsSir Philip Green in talks with food retailers about grocery offer for BHS
Sir Philip Green is in talks with food retailers about using space in his BHS department stores.
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NewsThe Hut: a clarification
Yesterday we published a story which referred to The Hut Group abandoning plans for an IPO which we would like to clarify.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, BHS, Morrisons, Arnotts and Foot Locker
Retail news round-up on May 28, 2014: Tesco to launch more scan-as-you-shop devices, BHS in talks with food retailers, Morrisons to ask suppliers to cover costs and more.
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NewsTopshop and Topman to open first store in Holland
Topshop and Topman will open their first standalone store in Holland this October, as parent company Arcadia continues to ramp up international expansion.
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NewsBank holiday footfall on the high street fell due to bad weather
Bank Holiday Monday footfall on the high street fell 16.5% in the UK, as the wet weather kept shoppers in doors.
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NewsSpar International forced to retract UK trading figures
Spar International has been forced to retract trading figures relating to its UK business in its annual report.
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NewsSelfridges refocuses management responsibilities ahead of £300m investment
Selfridges has refocused some management responsibilities as it prepares a £300m investment programme to enhance its flagship Oxford Street store.
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OpinionComment: Primark right to disregard European boundaries
There are diverse growth opportunities outside the Continent, yet only a select group of retailers have so far taken advantage.
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NewsAnalysis: Halfords' Getting into Gear strategy puts it in pole position
Halfords is in pole position as boss Matt Davies’ strategy to create a business generating £1bn of sales is racing towards its target.