All Analysis articles – Page 113
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AnalysisThe UK’s biggest growth retailers’ key characteristics
As Retail Week launches its ranking of the UK’s top 30 growth retailers, Isobel Chillman looks at the shared traits of the retailers leading the pack.
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AnalysisB&Q and Screwfix: What’s in store for their new bosses?
Following a slew of exits from Kingfisher’s UK fascias B&Q and Screwfix, there are two new DIY chief executives in town.
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AnalysisProfile: New Topshop/Topman boss Paul Price
When news broke yesterday that Sir Philip Green had found a new chief executive of his flagship Topshop/Topman business, the common reaction was that of being nonplussed.
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AnalysisSports Direct’s recovery – marathon or sprint?
At first glance it would be easy to write off Sports Direct’s preliminary results, which saw pre-tax profit plunge almost 60%, as an unmitigated disaster.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What’s next for retail subscription services?
Zalando’s launch of premium service Zet is the latest retail membership scheme, adding to the proliferation of such initiatives.
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AnalysisRoadtrip: Why retail is resurgent in the Midlands
In the third instalment of this year’s retail road trip, Retail Week heads to the resurgent Midlands and uncovers a wealth of retail opportunities.
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AnalysisProfile: Waitrose's foodservice guru Simon Burdess
As the grocery market rapidly adapts to changing consumer habits, Waitrose has served up plenty of food for thought with its latest hire.
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AnalysisProfile: H&M’s creative brain on its designer collabs
Before Asos, Missguided or even Zara, H&M was changing high street fashion with its democratic approach to trends.
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AnalysisTech.: How retail’s leaders are embracing technology
How Tesco, John Lewis, M&S, Shop Direct and Dixons Carphone – partners of Tech. powered by Retail Week – are using technology to improve the customer experience.
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AnalysisInfographic: Mike Ashley, Sainsbury's and Superdrug
Words and numbers, July 14, 2017: Mike Ashley gets carried away at the High Court, Andy King looks at Evans Cycles’ prospects and numbers from Sainsbury’s, Superdrug and JD Sports.
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AnalysisOpinion: How the Taylor Review could impact retailers
The government’s review into employment practices was published this week. How will it impact your business?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Peak stuff? It’s leisure spend that’s vulnerable
Ikea reckons consumers have hit “peak stuff”. Next’s Lord Wolfson says there’s a “continuing trend towards spending on experiences”, and Dixons Carphone’s Seb James thinks “shoppers are now only grazing on ownership”.
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AnalysisHow can retailers give consumers what they want?
American Express reveal why personalised messaging is key to ensuring high levels of customer retention.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What Game is Sports Direct playing?
Debenhams. House of Fraser. French Connection. Agent Provocateur. Findel. Iconic Brands Group. Finish Line. Dick’s Sporting Goods.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to get maternity leave right for workers
For many women, becoming a parent is one of the most life-affirming moments imaginable. But for some, it can also sound the death knell for career progression.
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AnalysisHow can retailers build trust with overseas shoppers?
A Global View of Consumer Trust report offers insights into the changing landscape of international retail, finds Gemma Goldfingle
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AnalysisRoadtrip: Margate’s revival and Marlow’s upscale appeal
Retail Week’s summer road trip takes us to the Southeast, where we see Kent’s seaside regeneration and the thriving retail scene in Marlow.
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AnalysisData: Screwfix fortunes contrast with B&Q
Screwfix boss Andrew Livingston has exited the business, leaving it in a position of having comfortably outperformed its Kingfisher stablemate B&Q in recent years.
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AnalysisOnline secret shopper: Next must start with customers
With its share price having dropped more than 50% from its 2015 high, Next has fallen off its pedestal. Ecommerce expert James Hammersley investigates.
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AnalysisRetail diary: Sainsbury’s 15, Rafael Nadal love
Percy is as happy as a pig in M&S for his 25th birthday, Rafa Nadal has an unexpected item in the bagging area, and Hammerson helps men watch sports and shop simultaneously.