All Retail Week articles in April 15 2016
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsTesco prepares to sell off Dobbies Garden Centres and Harris + Hoole
Tesco is preparing to sell Dobbies Garden Centres and its Harris + Hoole coffee shop chain as it bids to dispose of more non-core assets.
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NewsPets at Home reverses decision to hire Graeme Jenkins as new finance boss
Pets at Home has reversed its decision to appoint Graeme Jenkins as finance boss following an investigation into his former employer Target.
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AnalysisAt a glance: The German market as The Range eyes European expansion
The Range boss Chris Dawson has revealed plans to expand into Germany. Retail Week takes a look at why it is targeting the market.
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NewsOpinion: Retail destinations must find 'magic ingredient' to beat online
As ecommerce continues to impact retail footfall, developers are relying on food outlets and leisure to attract and retain consumers.
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NewsDarty board recommends cash bid from Steinhoff-owned Conforama
Steinhoff-owned Conforama’s acquisition of Darty has moved a step closer after the retailer’s board “unanimously” recommended its offer.
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NewsRiver Island to launch exercise line as athleisure trend gains traction
River Island has become the latest retailer to develop its own athleisure range as it bids to grab a slice of the growing market.
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NewsData: Retail like-for-likes dip in March as Easter fails to drive up spending
Retail like-for-likes declined 0.7% in March as rises in big-ticket purchases were offset by continued declines in food and fashion.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Austin Reed and BRC retail sales
Retail round-up on April 12, 2016: Austin Reed could undergo financial restructuring and March retail sales suffer due to bad weather and early Easter.
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NewsAsos pre-tax profits rise as retail sales and mobile traffic surge
Asos has unveiled an 18% jump in half-year pre-tax profits as retail sales and mobile traffic soared during the period.
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NewsScS losses narrow amid 'significant' growth in total order numbers
ScS has narrowed its half-year losses following “significant” improvements in total order numbers as its ecommerce platform gained traction.
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NewsSports Direct to open Flannels flagship at £108m Oxford Street site
Sports Direct has acquired a prime property on London’s Oxford Street to bring its Flannels.com fashion business to the capital.
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NewsTesco sells stake in Lazada to Alibaba as it sheds more non-core assets
Tesco is offloading part of its stake in South East Asian ecommerce platform Lazada to etail titan Alibaba for $129m (£90.5m).
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OpinionOpinion: Fashion retailers should combat weather woes after March washout
Retailers would have been pinning their hopes on a sales boost from the earlier Easter, but some were instead left feeling under the weather.
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OpinionOpinion: Asos sets standards others must meet to win tomorrow’s shoppers
The fast fashion etailer’s investment in technology and service mean it is still growing strongly. But even the disruptors get disrupted.
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NewsAustin Reed seeks financial advice to assist in high street turnaround
Austin Reed has reportedly sought advice from a consultancy firm on financial restructuring after shuttering 31 stores last year.
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NewsWaitrose latest ad campaign will use live farm footage to emphasise quality
Waitrose is launching a marketing campaign that will feature live footage from the grocer’s farms to emphasise its focus on quality.
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NewsAsda drafts in new creative agencies amid drive to reconnect with customers
Asda has drafted in new creative and media agencies as the embattled grocer bids to reconnect to its core customer base.
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AnalysisAsos boss Nick Beighton unfazed by Amazon’s fashion plans
Asos chief executive Nick Beighton said he was not worried by Amazon’s fashion plans, and maintained Asos’ offer was different from the online giant’s.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis boosted by strong textiles and furniture sales
John Lewis posted a 15.1% jump in sales last week as its textiles and furniture categories enjoyed a “particularly strong” spring.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG March Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
UK retail sales were flat in March while like-for-likes edged down 0.7%, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.