All Retail Week articles in 10-16 August 2019 – Page 2
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NewsSecret Sales to relaunch after sale to Lifestyle Retail Group
Secret Sales is relaunching following its acquisition by the newly formed Lifestyle Retail Group (LRG).
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NewsCity watchdog delays implementation of new online payment rules
The financial regulator has extended the deadline for new rules on online payments for 18 months, which the BRC says “avoids a payments cliff-edge”.
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AnalysisHow Dr Martens made direct to consumer its stomping ground
Dr Martens unveiled a spike in full-year profits after direct-to-consumer sales soared. Retail Week spoke to chief executive Kenny Wilson about how he plans to run ahead of the market.
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NewsChancellor Sajid Javid shrugs off plea for business rates reform
Chancellor Sajid Javid has shrugged off pleas by the retail industry for reform of the “broken” business rates system.
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NewsWaitrose sales fall amid changeable weather
Waitrose’s total weekly sales fell across the board last week as changeable weather altered people’s shopping behaviour.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland hails ‘strong’ first quarter since IPO
Watches of Switzerland group posted an increase in sales and like for likes during its first quarter since becoming a listed business.
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NewsPoundland pilots move from single price to ‘simple’ price
Variety store group Poundland is to pilot prices below £1 for the first time, along with higher price points to deliver “even more amazing value” for shoppers
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AnalysisForget Alibaba and JD.com – who are China’s next retail giants?
The Chinese retail market is dominated by two heavyweights – Alibaba and JD.com. However, new players are reinventing retail space, exploring new opportunities and challenging the market shares of the two giants.
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NewsNext boss Wolfson: No-deal Brexit will only bring ‘mild disruption’
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson believes that chaos can be avoided in the event of a no-deal Brexit, which would only bring “mild disruption”.
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NewsCard Factory posts sales rise despite tough trading conditions
Greetings card specialist Card Factory has reported a rise in first-half sales and expects to meet full-year profit forecasts.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail job losses are devastating for all of society
Sometimes August is seen as a quiet month in retail – not much happens and very few announcements are made.
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Retail VoiceManaging your online presence in the feedback economy
Online reputation management company Reputation.com explains why focusing on feedback could help boost a retailer’s standing both on and offline
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OpinionPeter Williams: Sports Direct and Boohoo give me retail déjà vu
The trouble with getting old, like me, is that you see history repeating itself.
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NewsTop retailers call on chancellor to fix broken business rates system
More than 50 retailers have written to new chancellor Sajid Javid demanding action to lighten the burden of business rates.
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NewsWHSmith opens doors to first UK InMotion store
WHSmith has unveiled the first UK branch of InMotion, its specialist travel fascia.
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DataRetail weather: Changing seasons
The retail weather forecast from Saturday August 17 to Friday August 23, 2019
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NewsBrits spend £4bn stockpiling for no-deal Brexit
British households have spent £4bn stockpiling goods in preparation for a potential no-deal Brexit in October.
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NewsTesco bosses build support for online sales tax
Tesco is quietly building support from rival retailers for the introduction of an online sales tax.
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