All Analysis articles – Page 28
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AnalysisData: Number of store staff feeling less secure in their role doubles
Concerns for job security among UK retail store staff have increased over the past three years, according to fresh research published today in Retail Week’s new Talking Shop report, produced in association with Logile.
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AnalysisHow did supermarket bosses fare in the glare of Westminster spotlight?
In a public forum designed to intimidate and pressurise, the traditional big four supermarkets more than held their own, but the spectre of further scrutiny looms
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AnalysisHas gender pay reporting really improved women’s prospects in UK retail?
It’s been six years since the introduction of the legal requirement for large UK companies to report their gender pay gap.
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AnalysisWill the metaverse ever be a viable channel for beauty retailers?
In a week-long celebration of the beauty industry, creative agency Cult London set up the inaugural Metaverse Beauty Week (MBW), from June 12-17, on web3 platforms like Spatial, Roblox and Decentraland and a few in-person events hosted at Flannels.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: How AO is pivoting to profitable growth as Frasers Group snaps up stake
As Frasers Group snaps up a 19% stake in AO, the two retailers are “looking forward to realising the significant potential” of working more closely in partnership.
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AnalysisWhat does Frasers stand to gain from taking a £75m stake in AO World?
Mike Ashley’s sprawling retail empire is known to lead with an aggressive acquisition strategy, but news of Frasers Group buying an 18.9% stake in ecommerce electrical retailer AO.com came as a surprise to many.
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AnalysisWill AI take your retail job?
From stores to warehouses and customer service, the true potential for AI in retail is only just being explored. But what does this mean for the existing workforce?
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AnalysisWhy WHSmith feels the time is right to bring Toys R Us back to the UK high street
Toys R Us was once a staple of the British high street as the go-to shop for all things games, clothes and of course, toys.
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AnalysisTrendyol: What we know about the $10bn ecommerce business backed by Alibaba
Turkish fast-fashion brand Trendyol, backed by Chinese giant Alibaba, made headlines this week with news of a £1bn buyout offer for online retailer Asos. At a time when most online players are reporting falling revenues as shoppers return to the high street, Retail Week gets to know more about the new entry into the world of online retail in the UK.
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AnalysisRetail Week turns 35: Special anniversary magazine edition
First established in 1988, Retail Week brings together retail leaders, experts and past editors to reflect on the past 35 years and to explore what the future now holds for the industry. Access your free copy of the magazine here
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AnalysisArtificial intelligence: Should you let ChatGPT redesign your store?
Retailers have been using AI behind the scenes to improve accuracy on technical issues such as forecasting, logistics and more, but should they be thinking about harnessing its creative power too?
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways Frasers Group aims to elevate its proposition
In 2021/22, Frasers Group’s total sales climbed 32.5% to £4.8bn for the 52 weeks to 24 April, 2022, and it recorded pre-tax profits of £335.6m.
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AnalysisFanatics boss outlines goal-scoring tactics in Europe having conquered the US
Fanatics is a celebrated name among sports fans around the world. Licensed merchandise, collectibles, betting and online gaming – the business does it all, with a reach of 100 million global sports fans in more than 180 countries
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AnalysisWill Asda’s acquisition of EG Group UK and Ireland be a win for its customers or lenders?
Following Asda’s acquisition of EG Group’s UK and Ireland businesses, the grocer has been keen to stress this will be a win for consumers.
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AnalysisExclusive survey: How much do customers trust you with their data?
We asked consumer research agency Walnut to quiz more than 2,000 shoppers across the UK about how much they trust the nations’ supermarkets with their data – and the results are in
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AnalysisPets at Home: What will its world-beating pet care platform look like?
Pets at Home this morning unveiled a set of record results, boasting a 6.6% jump in sales to £1.4bn and delivering an underlying profit before tax ahead of guidance
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AnalysisMachin at M&S one year in: ‘We are always positively dissatisfied’
“All new leadership teams need to arrive like a thunderclap whether they’re coming from inside or outside the business to create that new sense of direction, electricity, appetite for change,” said Marks & Spencer chair Archie Norman as the retailer unveiled full year results.
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AnalysisTemu: The value-led ecommerce app with Shein and Amazon in its sights
Chinese-owned marketplace Temu has taken the ecommerce world by storm since launching last year but what do we know about the platform? As Temu finds its feet in the UK, Retail Week explores how it has been achieving rapid global growth
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AnalysisDigital-first operating model: Why you need it and how to build one
Globally, the retail industry invested $181bn (£145bn) in retail tech and digital improvements last year, but most retailers don’t feel like they’re getting bang for their buck
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways TK Maxx’s off-price business model taps into consumer trends
The off-price retailer with an enviably agile business model, TK Maxx owner TJX Companies has just reported a 3% hike in net sales for Q1 and raised its full-year profit forecast. Our Retail Week analysts break down five ways the retailer is keeping up with demand and making the most of shoppers’ bargain-hunting missions