All Analysis articles – Page 109
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AnalysisAnalysis: How big could Boohoo’s brands become?
Boohoo may have reported its usual stellar set of results this morning, but there was one big difference.
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AnalysisInflation: Are retailers running out of options?
Inflation spiralling as real wages dwindle is putting retailers in a bind about passing the cost on to consumers.
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AnalysisData: The UK's top 30 multichannel retailers
In 2017, there aren’t many retailers that don’t operate an ecommerce site, but being a successful multichannel retailer is so much more than simply opening an online store.
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AnalysisToday in retail: Aldi invests as big four retrench
Aldi today reported its profits had fallen for the third year in a row despite its usual tale of rising revenues.
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AnalysisHere today, gone tomorrow: Retail’s shortest tenures
The revolving door at retailers’ head offices can sometimes move especially fast, as Hobbycraft boss John Colley recently discovered.
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AnalysisInfographic: London Fashion Week, Next and John Lewis
Words and numbers, September 22, 2017: Lord Wolfson talks Next and its future, Peter Cowgill on JD Sports’ interim results, and Topshop at London Fashion Week.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Inditex and H&M restyled the high street
The British high street is a very different place for fashion than it was at the turn of the millennium.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The need for faster fulfilment in grocery
The fight for the fastest delivery has never been more ferocious as the major UK grocers battle for consumer spend.
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AnalysisDoes strife at Toys R Us herald trouble in toy town?
Toys R Us’ woes in North America have sparked questions about its UK business and the wider market. Is there trouble in toy town?
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AnalysisOnline secret shopper: A French Connection faux pas
French Connection's losses may have shrunk in the six months to the end of July, but by no means is it out of the woods.
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AnalysisThe disruptors: Who will be the next Boohoo or Missguided?
Young fashion is the latest focus of Retail Week’s ‘The disruptors’ series, which looks at the businesses creating waves across the industry.
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AnalysisWhy driving engagement will unlock productivity
It should come as no surprise that an engaged workforce will be more productive and drive results. So why do many retailers struggle?
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AnalysisHow to ensure your ecommerce offering is world-class
Following Retail Week’s inaugural Tech.event, Isobel Chillman asks how retailers can ensure their digital evolution creates the best possible experience for consumers.
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AnalysisWhy JD Sports has laced up for South Korean expansion
JD Sports has quickly made good on its promise to expand into new territories and has snapped up a stake in South Korean footwear retailer Hot-T.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Have Next’s prospects really improved?
Next boss Lord Wolfson’s usual prudent outlook was tempered today by a rare positive note in his review of the fashion retailer’s half year.
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AnalysisReserved's UK launch and The Hut Group's Espa buy
Words and numbers, September 15, 2017: Polish fashion retailer Reserved opens in the UK, The Hut Group snaps up beauty brand Espa, and new shop openings decline
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AnalysisAnalysis: Top takeaways from day two at Tech.
As the second and final day of Tech. powered by Retail Week draws to a close, we look at the key themes and tangible takeaways that surfaced.
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AnalysisNick Bubb’s verdict: JLP is still under pressure
John Lewis’ structural pressures will continue, no matter what happens to the partnership’s top line.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five lessons from JD Sports interim results
JD Sports has delivered another gangbuster set of results – but how can the retailer maintain momentum in the UK and overseas?
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AnalysisThe retailer's passport to global ecommerce success
Consumer willingness to cross-border shop is being curtailed by persisting global ecommerce complications. Honesty and transparency will help negate the impact of these obstacles.