All Analysis articles – Page 3
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AnalysisAsos’ CEO on how the fashion retailer plans to win back customers
Asos is gaining momentum with its turnaround plan after it shrunk pre-tax losses last year. With profitability on the up, chief executive José Antonio Ramos Calamonte is turning his attention to restoring revenue growth
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AnalysisThe City’s verdict as Kroger shutters Ocado fulfilment centres in the US
Is the end nigh for Ocado’s blue ribbon international agreement with Kroger? City analysts seem to think so, after Kroger announced it would be closing three of them overnight.
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AnalysisExplainer: What are the implications of WHSmith’s US accounting blunder?
WHSmith chief executive Carl Cowling has resigned after six years at the helm following an investigation into an accounting error at the flagship US business. Retail Week explores the significance of the latest developments
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AnalysisHow are retailers preparing for an AI Christmas?
Research shows that shoppers are increasingly using AI for product search, queries and purchasing, so how prepared are UK retailers?
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AnalysisBlack Friday: Are retailers prepared for potential cyber attacks?
It’s been a turbulent time for retail this year as cyber attacks have devastated the industry. Most notable – and most damaging – was the hack on Marks & Spencer in April.
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AnalysisStore tour: John Lewis unwraps latest store transformation in time for Christmas
John Lewis is firmly in the swing of its £800m store upgrade programme as it unwraps its newly transformed Bluewater store in time for the busy golden quarter.
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AnalysisTikTok Shop predicts record-breaking Christmas after ‘breakout year’
In a year where TikTok Shop has gone mainstream, with the likes of M&S and Lidl launching on the platform, the live shopping app is gearing up to break all its records this Christmas.
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Analysis39 retailers reveal the products that will dominate Christmas 2025
Leaders from Asda, Boots, Mattel, Space NK, The Entertainer, and more reveal the products they expect to be festive bestsellers this Christmas.
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AnalysisCan pureplay retailers survive without stores?
There have been a host of online retailers launching into physical retailing as of late, with fast-fashion giant Shein gearing up to launch concessions across France this month, while Asos opens yet another pop-up ahead of the peak trading period.
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AnalysisCarlyle: Who is The Very Group’s new owner?
The Barclay family’s ownership of The Very Group officially came to an end today (November 10) as it completed a transaction for global investment firm Carlyle to take over.
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AnalysisRocket-powered pureplays: How three of Britain’s fastest growing online retailers are beating the ecom slowdown
Online retail sales are expected to slow to 3.6% throughout 2025 (Emarketer), but there’s a small cohort of UK pureplays that are posting eye-watering year-on-year growth
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AnalysisTalking tech: The tools behind the world’s leading people-first retailers
Download People, Tech and the Workplace Revolution to delve into how gamification, AI and virtual reality can bolster the retail sector’s internal comms and employee development
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AnalysisSainsbury’s boss Roberts decks the halls with bumper profits as he looks towards Christmas
As Sainsbury’s upgraded its full-year profits to more than £1bn, chief executive Simon Roberts spoke about the consumer outlook heading into Christmas, what’s happening with the future of Argos, and the Budget.
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AnalysisM&S boss Machin on cyber attack recovery, Budget blues and Christmas prospects
Marks & Spencer’s chief executive Stuart Machin warned that Budget concerns are spooking shoppers, but was optimistic about Christmas as he steers the retailer forward after a devastating cyber attack.
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AnalysisThe City’s verdict after ABF mulls potential Primark decoupling
After Primark-owner Associated British Foods made the shock announcement this morning that it was weighing up spinning off Primark, Retail Week judges the City’s verdict.
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AnalysisBudget 2025: ISAs, property and packaging taxes
With less than a month to go until the next Budget, on November 26, Retail Week has spoken to retailers, economists and analysts to try and piece together what the impact could be on both businesses and consumers.
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AnalysisPartnership update: Morrisons’ electronic shelf-edge labelling, Zalando’s ‘Richard’ robots and more
Morrisons electronic shelf-edge labelling and Zalando’s robot pickers and more feature in this month’s partnership update.
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AnalysisBudget 2025: Business rates, rateable values and online taxes
With less than a month to go until the next Budget, on November 26, Retail Week will be running analysis all this week, looking at the government’s latest proposals and what they’ll mean – for retailers and consumers.
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AnalysisBudget 2025: How proposed changes to NI, VAT and pensions could affect retailers and consumers
Retail Week has spoken to retailers, economists and analysts to try and piece together what the impact of the Budget could be on both businesses and consumers
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AnalysisThe beauty players daring to do things differently with bricks and mortar
Beauty is a constantly innovating sector, often accompanied by long-lasting loyalty, inviting stores and a strong online offering