All Retail Week articles in November 6 2015
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Aldi forces Australia’s big two into lowering prices
For years, Coles and Woolworths have had more or less free rein in Australia with some of the widest margins in the developed world.
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OpinionAre retailers offering customers what they want them to want?
As retailers strive to implement changes to meet customer needs, the benefits still swing too often in favour of the business.
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Analysis£50m investment for Poundworld to open 60 new stores a year
Poundworld has secured £50m from Santander to support its store expansion plan and a new 500,000 sq ft warehouse.
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NewsPandora third-quarter sales jump despite drop in US revenue
Jewellery retailer Pandora saw sales jump 38% over the third quarter of 2015 thanks to its ecommerce offer and store expansion strategy.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop bolsters senior team as it targets growth
The Original Factory Shop has bolstered its senior management team with two retail veterans as it presses ahead with its expansion strategy.
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NewsPoundland launches first TV ad campaign in Christmas push
Poundland is launching its first TV advertising campaign as part of a major marketing push ahead of the crucial Christmas trading period.
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NewsWatch: Tesco pushes Finest and Free From lines in first two Christmas ads
Tesco is hammering home its depth of range in its first two Christmas adverts as it highlights its Finest and Free From lines.
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NewsAsda calls time on Black Friday and ploughs £26m into seasonal price cuts
Asda is “stepping away” from Black Friday to “focus on savings across the season” investing £26m to slash prices of seasonal goods.
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OpinionBlack Friday may be a nightmare before Christmas for retailers
Sales have already taken a hit in anticipation of Black Friday discounting, but the full extent of its impact remains to be seen.
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NewsRetail Diary: Pigs might fly and the Tesco job that will tie you in knots
Pigs might fly as a cider company pilots playful drones, Tesco’s job will leave you tied up in knots and the choppy waters facing a surfing brand.
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NewsSunday trading shake-up plans face defeat in Parliament
A move to liberalise Sunday trading laws in England and Wales could collapse as the plans face significant opposition in Parliament.
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NewsData: Retail sales slow as shoppers wait for Black Friday bonanza
UK retail sales fell slightly last month as consumers appear to be holding out for Black Friday.
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NewsNew Look half-year sales boosted by new standalone men's stores
Fashion retailer New Look has reported a healthy rise in half-year profits and sales, with its first standalone menswear stores performing strongly.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sunday trading and BRC retail sales
Retail news round-up on November 10, 2015: SNP votes against Sunday trading liberalisation and retail sales growth cools in October.
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NewsTesco boss Lewis urges Government to consult retailers over policy changes
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has urged the Government to consult retailers in greater depth before making policy changes that affect the sector.
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NewsWaitrose's outgoing boss Mark Price to take up Government role
Outgoing Waitrose boss Mark Price is to take up a role with the Government, just weeks after revealing he is stepping down from retail.
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NewsIkea US to open more stores as bricks-and-mortar sales climb 4.5%
Ikea US is planning to expand, opening up to five new stores by autumn 2017 as sales continue to flourish across North America.
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GalleryFirst look: Tesco launches its first in a series of Christmas adverts
Tesco has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the shopping experience with a series of Christmas TV adverts featuring various ‘little helps.’
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AnalysisSainsbury's interims: Five things to look for in the grocer's update
Sainsbury’s will unveil its half-year results on Wednesday following a confident second-quarter update. Here are five key things to look out for:
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NewsSex toy etailer Lovehoney full-year sales and profits soar
Sex toy etailer Lovehoney has revealed a 53% jump in full-year sales fuelled by the continuing popularity of Fifty Shades of Grey.