All Retail Week articles in 2 November 2018
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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AnalysisRetail Reimagined: Welcome to the beauty store 2.0
In the latest instalment of our Retail Reimagined series, Grace Bowden explores the beauty store 2.0.
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OpinionOpinion: Credit must be affordable for all consumers
Itâs an obvious but universal truth that as retailers we rely upon our customers having access to the money required to buy the things we sell.
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Retail VoiceRemastering the art of fulfilment
At its Exchange 2018 event earlier this month, Manhattan Associates explained how automation can create personalised experiences in the supply chain as well as in store.
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Retail VoiceHow to unleash digital transformationâs full potential
When it comes to digital transformation across retail there is far more to consider than simply choosing your vendor and adding new technology.
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NewsPressure piles on Arcadia boss Green in harassment row
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green faced further criticism over the weekend about allegations of sexual harassment and bullying.
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NewsBusiness rates and online tax on Budget agenda
Chancellor Philip Hammond is expected to cut business rates by a third for about half a million small retailers in todayâs Budget.
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NewsPaperchase profits fall against 'tough' backdrop
Paperchaseâs profits declined by half in its full-year results as it increased its online and international sales.
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NewsThe Budget: Hammond reveals ÂŁ400m tax on tech giants
The Chancellor has taken aim at online giants and offered financial support to Britainâs struggling high streets as part of todayâs Budget.
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OpinionFounders who canât stay away â help or hindrance?
Founders are often creative geniuses â able to originate truly unique and game-changing ideas.
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OpinionOpinion: Are retailers still beholden to the âgoldenâ quarter?
We all know the run-up to Christmas marks a busy time for many retailers, and arguably Black Friday has extended the Christmas trading period and added to that burden â especially when it comes to managing margins.
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OpinionOpinion: âFiscal Philâ hasnât rescued consumer confidence
Cheers of delight reverberated around the House of Commons as self-proclaimed âFiscal Philâ announced the âera of austerity coming to an endâ.
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DataIn numbers: Ten years of Westfield in the UK
Today marks the 10 year anniversary of the opening of Westfield London â and research revealed to mark the occasion has highlighted the property giantâs impact in the capital.
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NewsSeasalt sales soar as underlying profits rocket
Seasalt has reported surging sales and underlying profits in another healthy year for the Cornish lifestyle brand.
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NewsâWHSmith acquires US travel retailer InMotion
WHSmith has bought US travel retailer InMotion in a bid to strengthen its grip on the international travel market.
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NewsOcado and Kroger pen deal to build 20 warehouses
Ocado and Kroger have finalised a deal that will see the US grocery giant build 20 warehouses over the next three years.
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AnalysisRetail Reimagined: How traditional formats might look if redesigned today
Imagining retail 2.0
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NewsAmazon launches Prime Wardrobe in the UK
Amazon has launched its âtry before you buyâ fashion proposition in the UK.
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NewsSports Direct acquires Evans Cycles in pre-pack deal
Sports Direct has snapped up Evans Cycles in a pre-pack administration deal, which will see it axe half of the retailerâs stores.
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AnalysisRetail's credit crisis: does cut cover lead to collapse?
Retail is facing a credit crisis. In recent months trade credit insurers have pulled or reduced cover on some of the biggest businesses on the high street.
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NewsNext sales decline accelerates in third quarter
Next has recorded a drop in its overall third-quarter sales despite full-price and online revenue both rising.