All Retail Week articles in 1-7 August 2020
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsM&S cafes sign up to âeat out to help outâ scheme
Marks & Spencer has announced that its cafes have joined the governmentâs âeat out to help outâ scheme, offering half-price food and beverages Monday to Wednesday throughout August, starting today.
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NewsHobbycraft full-year profits jump driven by online sales rise
Hobbycraft recorded an adjusted EBITDA of 21.9% from ÂŁ12.2m to ÂŁ14.8m in the full year to February 16.
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NewsAmazon prepares to launch chain of Go stores in UK
Online giant Amazon intends to launch as many as 30 Amazon Go cashierless convenience stores in the UK.
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NewsBullring owner Hammerson raises cash after Covid hit
Retail property giant Hammerson is considering a rights issue and is in talks about an asset sale as it seeks to recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsApple tells landlords to slash store rents
Apple is seeking steep cuts to the rents its pays in its UK store estate.
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NewsAO.com expands distribution network creating 250 new jobs
AO.com has announced that it will recruit 250 new employees at its Crewe logistics hub, as well as opening a new warehouse in Stafford.
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AnalysisBack to HQ: Tesco, Primark, John Lewis and more unveil plans to reopen offices
With the majority of retail stores reopened to the public as lockdown restrictions ease in the UK and employers allowed to tell staff to come back to the office, Retail Week finds out what retailersâ plans are for returning colleagues to HQ
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NewsDW Sports blames coronavirus closures for collapse into administration
Sportswear retailer and gym operator DW Sports has collapsed into administration putting some 1,700 jobs at risk across its estate.
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AnalysisWeek seven of trading post-lockdown â what you need to know
Footfall across all shopping destinations in the UK inched up marginally last week due to a combination of mandatory face masks in stores and the unpredictable weather conditions.
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NewsM&Co to close 50 stores in pre-pack administration deal
M&Co is reportedly nearing a pre-pack administration deal which would see the chain sold back to its original owners.
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NewsPrettyLittleThing looks to launch homewares and expand HQ
The founder and chief executive of fast fashion etailer PrettyLittleThing has announced it will launch its first homewares range.
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AnalysisHow Nike, Unilever and Gymshark are building DTC empires â and the retail fightback
Already a huge growth area in retail, direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales were sent into overdrive over the past few months when stores were forced to close around the world.
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Retail VoiceSix themes that will power future stores
Retail stores have always been focused on delivering a great experience to their customers and building relationships that create long-lasting loyalty.
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NewsJohn Lewis focuses on staff wellbeing in own-brand supplier shake-up
John Lewis has launched a supplier engagement initiative called âBetter Jobsâ that will focus on the job satisfaction of employees at its own-brand supply base.
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NewsDixons Carphone to cut 800 jobs in store management overhaul
Electricals and mobile technology giant Dixons Carphone is to axe 800 jobs as it overhauls operations to increase focus on customers.
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NewsCMA finally approves Amazonâs Deliveroo investment after 15-month investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has formally approved Amazonâs 16% investment in UK delivery app Deliveroo after a 15-month investigation.
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GalleryStore gallery: Holland & Barrett unveils new âaccessible wellnessâ format
Holland & Barrett has launched a new concept store in Chelmsford, Essex, that offers a range of products and services to educate shoppers on their wellness needs.
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NewsRiver Island mulls CVA as coronavirus hammers sales
River Island is the latest fashion retailer to consider undertaking a company voluntary arrangement due to the effects of the coronavirus on sales and store footfall.
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NewsAmazon eyes further Go sites on Regent Street and suburban London
Amazon is in discussion with landlords about taking further Go sites on Regentâs Street and in more suburban areas in south west London.
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VideoWatch: Why simplicity in payments is everything
A simple and seamless checkout is critical when it comes to converting cash-strapped browsers into buyers, an expert panel has told Retail Week.