All Retail Week articles in 15-21 June 2019
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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OpinionOpinion: Founders bring authenticity â lose them at your peril
With all the recent activity, it seems a good time to review the role of founders in retail brands and when, if ever, they should step aside.
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NewsJohn Lewis to trial beauty product recycling service
John Lewis is launching a beauty recycling trial for select loyalty programme members in a bid to up its sustainability credentials.
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NewsSuperdrug full-year profits slip despite sales uplift
Superdrug has recorded a decline in full-year profits, but boss Peter MacNab said he was âpleased with the companyâs performance in challenging timesâ.
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NewsArcadia faces US legal action over Topshop closures
A group of US property owners have launched legal action against Sir Philip Greenâs Topshop business after its bankruptcy there.
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NewsGlobal Fashion Group sets IPO price range
Online fashion retailer Global Fashion Group, which operates in 17 countries, has set an IPO price range of between âŹ6 and âŹ8 per share.
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DataRetail weather: Plenty of rain, some heavy
The retail weather forecast from Saturday June 22 to Friday June 28, 2019
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NewsUntuckit hires retail property firm as it eyes UK launch
US casualwear brand Untuckit has hired a UK property agency to help it identify possible store locations in London ahead of it launching in the UK.
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NewsBoohoo recognises âresponsibilityâ with recycled range
Online fast fashion retailer Boohoo is launching its first recycled fashion collection in a bid to tackle sustainability issues after it âacknowledge[d] its responsibility to be a sustainable businessâ.
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Retail VoiceFive ways to prepare your workforce for constant change
With retail in a state of flux, Freeformers shares insights gleaned from Retail Week Live, when industry leaders discussed how to better equip their staff for change.
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OpinionMalcolm Walker: Iceland was right to fight GM food
In the headlines last month came news that another US jury had awarded huge damages against the chemicals giant Monsanto â $2bn in this case, to a couple who successfully argued that use of the glyphosate-based weedkiller Roundup caused their cancers.
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NewsMinisters reject call for 1p sustainability tax on fashion industry
The Government has rejected proposals to improve the environmental and social impact of the fashion industry.
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NewsWaitrose drivers to take John Lewis returns in efficiency push
Waitrose drivers are to collect returns for stablemate department store chain John Lewis as the John Lewis Partnership creates efficiencies across the business.
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NewsSainsburyâs cuts prices on more than 1,000 own-brand products
Sainsburyâs has said that since February it has reduced prices on more than 1,000 of its own-brand products as it continues to invest âto offer the customers the best choiceâ.
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OpinionOpinion: Time to take a leaf out of Waterstonesâ book
It seems a long time ago â some people wonât even remember it â that Amazon was simply an online bookseller.
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NewsSweaty Betty appoints new boss as co-founder steps down
Sweaty Betty has promoted its managing director to chief executive as the activewear brandâs co-founder steps down from the role.
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AnalysisData: Fashion spend to decline over next four years
Fashion spending will decline over the next four years as online players continue to win share from legacy retailers.
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NewsWeekly sales rise at John Lewis department stores
Sales at John Lewis department stores rose 3.8% last week, when fashion performed best.
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NewsMonsoon CVA under pressure as landlords cast doubts
Monsoonâs proposed company voluntary arrangement is already facing opposition from large landlords ahead of its reported launch tomorrow, Retail Week understands.
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AnalysisExclusive: Profits climb at Dreams for fifth year
As Dreams posts sales and profit growth for the fifth year in a row, Retail Week talks exclusively to boss Mike Logue about how the beds specialist continues to avoid the nightmare that so many other retailers are facing.