All Apple articles – Page 21
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Analysis
Analysis: New chapter in ebook market as competition builds
Despite the market dominance of Amazon, other retailers are increasingly making a play for a slice of the fast-moving ebook and ereader markets.
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Analysis
Analysis: How can shopping centres embrace technology?
Shopping centres and technology at first seemed like adversaries, then uneasy bedfellows, but now they are positively united – or at least they should be.
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Analysis
Analysis: Kindle Fire vs the iPad
Two updated versions of Amazon’s Kindle Fire are set to launch in the UK in a bid to rival Apple’s iPad. Is the Kindle Fire a serious threat to the iPad’s dominance?
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News
Amazon steps up assault on Apple with new Kindle launches
US etail giant Amazon is stepping up its assault on Apple’s iPad by launching two new versions of the Kindle Fire.
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Analysis
Analysis: Why American retailers are entering the UK
US retailers are increasingly crossing the pond to set up shop in this country. Alex Lawson examines the opportunities and pitfalls they face.
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Analysis
Analysis: How can retailers raise brand awareness?
It’s no longer all about price – retailers must entice customers through an accessible, engaging brand. Rebecca Thomson finds out why retail is becoming more brand aware.
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Opinion
Comment: A true brand is more than a fascia
Many aspire to be a truly successful brand but very few succeed.
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Opinion
Comment: Apple retail boss Browett admits 'messing up' over store changes
Technology giant Apple has made headlines after becoming the world’s most highly valued company in history, worth $624bn. But at the company’s retail division there is evidence that all has not gone smoothly since former Dixons chief executive John Browett became Apple’s senior-vice president of retail in April.
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News
Apple authorises US store employees to offer iPhone discounts
Apple has authorised its US store employees to offer discounts on iPhones in an unprecedented move by the retailer.The initiative will allow Apple to match promotions offered by wireless carriers and third-party retailers, according to The Wall Street Journal.Employees may now offer discounts of up to $49 (£31) on the ...
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Analysis
International analysis: Best Buy and Target venture signals full merger potential
In what could be seen as a step towards to a potential merger, mass merchant Target has partnered with Best Buy for its consumer electronics expertise.
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Analysis
Retail Week on the Road: Southwest and Wales
We visit Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Jersey and Guernsey.
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News
Apple posts net sales growth
Apple posted net sales of $35bn (£22.29bn) for its third quarter ended June 30, up from $28.6bn (£18.21bn) in 2011.Net profit rose from $7.3bn (£4.64bn) last year to $8.8bn (£5.6bn).International sales accounted for 62% of the quarter’s revenue. Apple sold 26 million iPhones, representing 28% unit growth, while 17 million ...
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Analysis
Retail Week on the Road: Northwest
We visit Stockport, Northwich, Manchester and Liverpool.
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Analysis
Christmas in July: Looking ahead to the festive season
As retailers gear up to grab share of seasonal spend, Retail Week takes a look at the festive ranges on offer to excite shoppers.
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News
Apple Retail UK: Innovative products key to success
The secret of the company’s success lies in innovative products and good customer service.
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Opinion
Comment: Why retailers should give things away
Logic would say that freebies are the shortest route to falling margins, but shoppers look kindly on those who offer them.
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Analysis
The changing world of electricals retailing
Electricals retailing has become an increasing challenge over the past 20 years. Rebecca Thomson looks at how it has changed.
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Opinion
John Lewis and the electricals market: Do all boats float on the same tide?
One of the minor miracles in UK retailing this year has been the astonishing performance of electricals sales in John Lewis department stores, with growth of 32% over the last 20 weeks.
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Opinion
Comment: Sainsbury’s King gets top spot in Retail Week Power List
After several years of continuity at the top of Retail Week’s Power List, 2012 is the second year in a row we’ve had a change in the number one slot.