All Retail Week articles in September 5 2014
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsMatalan uses gamification to train store staff at upcoming flagship store
Matalan is experimenting with gamification to train staff ahead of the launch of its new Oxford Street store in London.
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NewsLaura Ashley reports strong full-year profits of 14.6% thanks to home accessories
Laura Ashley has reported an increase in its full-year pre-tax profit by 14.6% to £23.5m, thanks to growth from its home accessories category.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis blames warm weather on weekly sales slump
John Lewis blamed the unseasonably warm weather for its sales fall last week, as Waitrose benefitted from it, recording an increase in sales.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop raids Co-op and Thorntons for senior roles
The Original Factory Shop has raided the Co-operative and Thorntons for its new chief financial officer and brand and customer director.
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NewsLush to open the largest store in its armoury on Oxford Street
Lush, the ethical beauty retailer, is set to open its largest store to date, after securing a 9,500 ft site on Oxford Street.
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News99p Stores has launched bargain broadband.......for 99p a week
99p Stores has launched a bargain broadband service costing consumers 99p a week as it aims to become a “mainstream” retailer by diversifying its offer.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Dixons Carphone, Tesco and BrightHouse
Retail news round-up on September 9, 2014: Dixons Carphone off to ‘good start’, Asda stops selling electrical goods online, Tesco puts own-brand smartphone on hold and BrightHouse listing threatened by Parliamentary inquiry.
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NewsAsda overhauls online business and buys click-and-collect pod technology
Asda has overhauled its online business as it acquires a fully automated click-and-collect pod technology to make it even more convenient for customers to shop.
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OpinionComment: Has Selfridges hit the limit for department store retailing?
How many additional areas can be added to a department store’s core competence without compromising the whole enterprise?
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NewsHobbs to ditch NW3 brand as part of turnaround
Hobbs is ditching its NW3 brand as chairman Phil Wrigley leads a turnaround at the premium fashion retailer.
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GalleryStore gallery: JD Sports' Trafford Centre store races into the future
Sportswear retailer JD Sports has revamped its Trafford Centre store in Manchester to create a branch that points the way forward for the group.
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AnalysisInfographic: Hotel Chocolat celebrates its 10th birthday
Hotel Chocolat this month celebrates its 10th anniversary, after it was founded in 2004 by Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris. Retail Week looks at what it has achieved in the last decade.
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OpinionBlog: Supporting career progression in logistics for aspiring drivers
The Hermes Driving School has been designed to improve driver engagement and performance in legal compliance, customer service and health and safety.
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AnalysisConclusion to the 'horse meat' review: What retailers need to know
The result of the Elliott Review of the integrity of the food supply chain triggered by last year’s horse-meat scandal was published this week. Retail Week looks at what retailers need to know.
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NewsLaura Ashley to launch in China and India within 12 months
Laura Ashley aims to launch in China and India within 12 months as it builds on strong organic growth in its international markets.
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AnalysisIn pictures: The best toy stores from around the world
As Hamleys prepares to open Europe’s largest toy store, take a look at the best toy shops around the world from Shanghai to Copenhagen.
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NewsNew Look sells loss-making French business Mim to Asian group
New Look has sold its loss-making French business Mim to Main Asia, a firm advised by Hong Kong-based consumer products giant Asia Global.
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NewsCo-operative Group makes progress on big store disposals
The Co-operative Group has offloaded 10% of big stores identified for disposal in the first six months of this year, as part of its restructuring plans.
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NewsIn pictures: Selfridges opens world's first department store cinema
Selfridges has opened the world’s first department store cinema in its iconic Oxford Street store, which will screen classic and contemporary films.
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NewsVideo: Tesco boss Dave Lewis on making the grocer better for customers
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has recorded an interview in which he says staff can restore the retailer’s fortunes by transforming the expectations of customers one by one.