All Retail Week articles in 2 November 2018 – Page 2
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NewsConsumer confidence falls further in October
Consumer confidence faltered this month as shoppers concerns about their personal finances and the economy in the year ahead fell.
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OpinionOpinion: Green is at odds with spirit of the times
Topshop tycoon Sir Philip Green has once again found himself a pariah.
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OpinionAre hi-tech stores with a low-tech mask the way forward?
Some of the most digitally savvy outfits on the high street want to look anything but. It’s about making shoppers feel at home.
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NewsMothercare cuts almost half of head office jobs
Mothercare is axing up to 200 head office jobs in an attempt to cut costs, after agreeing a rescue plan with creditors earlier this year.
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AnalysisThe Autumn Budget – retail salve or window dressing?
The Government’s latest budget unveiled a raft of changes intended to reinvigorate retail and even out the playing field between online Goliaths and high street chains.
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AnalysisWHSmith begins American revolution with InMotion deal
WHSmith has bought US travel retail specialist InMotion for £155m. How will the deal bolster WHSmith’s international operations?
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DataData: Waitrose on food trends and what we'll eat in 2019
Waitrose & Partners’ latest Food and Drink Report lifts the lid on the biggest trends from 2018 and looks at the products expected to fill fridges in 2019.
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AnalysisOpinion: M&S is hard at work – but don't expect change just yet
Marks & Spencer’s results are something of a (not very good) inside joke among the rest of the industry.
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OpinionTheo Paphitis: How to stay relevant against the odds
When I was trying to buy Ryman and approaching private equity businesses and banks to raise the money, I was told it was a dog of a business – they were wrong.
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NewsPets at Home hires former Argos exec David Robinson
Pets at Home has named former Argos and Conviviality executive David Robinson as its new chief operating officer.
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NewsCarpetright ‘heavily impacted’ by CVA ‘disruption’
Carpetright has admitted that trading in the first half of its financial year has been “heavily impacted by disruption” from its CVA plan.
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NewsPhilip Green was a ‘bully’, ex-Topshop director claims
Sir Philip Green has been branded a “bully” by one of his former senior executives amid claims about his behaviour towards staff.
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VideoWatch: Fortnum & Mason unveils first-ever Christmas ad
Fortnum & Mason has lifted the lid on its first-ever Christmas advert, which focuses on the iconic retailer’s history and provenance.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Can Sir Philip Green's empire survive?
As claims of alleged sexual harassment and racist abuse stack up against Sir Philip Green, the team discuss whether his Arcadia empire can survive his personal crisis.
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NewsDebenhams retail and digital director exits
Debenhams managing director of retail, digital, food and events is leaving the business next year.
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VideoWatch: Argos focuses on fulfilment in Christmas advert
Argos has used this year’s Christmas advert to hammer home its convenience credentials by highlighting its click-and-collect and same-day delivery propositions.
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NewsIkea UK sales buoyed by store openings and digital growth
Ikea has posted an increase in UK sales but insisted that the business would continue to evolve amid “a challenging retail and economic environment”.
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AnalysisHolland & Barrett completes boardroom revamp with duo hire
I’ve commented before how these are exciting times for Holland & Barrett, and its two most recent hires feel like the supplements and health food retailer has filled the final pieces of its boardroom jigsaw.
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OpinionOpinion: Rapid change must be catalyst for innovation
Starting a new role always comes with lots of firsts. Just over six months into my position as Ikea UK and Ireland country retail manager and it’s been a long list of personal firsts as I look to build on the successes of my predecessor Gillian Drakeford.
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VideoWatch: Very launches animated Christmas advert
Very has unveiled its Christmas advertising campaign, which features a schoolgirl, Elsie, who dreams of being an astronaut.
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