All Retail Week articles in April 22 2016 – Page 3
-
NewsFnac raises bid for Darty as takeover battle intensifies
French retailer Fnac has tabled a counterbid for Darty as the battle for the London-listed electricals retailer heats up.
-
NewsGame lines up £100m loan facility from its largest shareholder
Game Digital has agreed an asset-backed loan facility of up to £100m from its largest shareholder to give the group more financial flexibility.
-
NewsSuperdrug runs open day for suppliers to drive health and wellbeing innovation
Superdrug is searching for the next big wellbeing brand by allowing health product suppliers to pitch their wares directly to the retailer.
-
NewsAlmost a third of shoppers 'don't trust' contactless technology
Almost a third of consumers don’t use contactless payment when shopping because they don’t trust the technology, according to a new survey.
-
NewsOasis to launch integrated m-commerce and engagement app
Oasis is developing a new m-commerce and engagement app, featuring a personal stylist booking system and social and editorial content.
-
OpinionOpinion: Bridging the retail gap between visualisation and reality
Luxury and home retailers are increasingly using augmented reality to help shoppers visualise purchases and enhance customer experience.
-
NewsGap’s franchising boss exits as retailer shifts power to US
Gap’s franchising boss is leaving the retailer amid a restructure of its business that will see franchising operations moved to the US.
-
NewsAsda pens Umbro tie-up as grocer targets growing athleisure market
Asda’s clothing label George has launched a partnership with sports brand Umbro as it makes a play for the growing athleisure market.
-
NewsRetail sales flat after disappointing Easter with fashion the worst hit
Fashion retail sales by value fell 6.4%, while March’s overall retail sales fell by 0.1% year on year, latest figures from the ONS show.
-
NewsPracticology bolsters management by hiring former Sweaty Betty director
Retail consultancy Practicology has hired Sweaty Betty’s former digital director as it targets clients in Europe and North America.
-
OpinionOpinion: Screwfix’s Andrew Livingston – ‘product vitality’ must be priority
I’ve survived my annual health check. Yet with the sheer volume of data coming back, I found myself unsure about the actual state of my health.
-
AnalysisN Brown boss: good stock management will mark retail winners and losers
N Brown chief executive Angela Spindler has said that stock management will sort the winners from the losers in fashion retail amid tough conditions.
-
NewsSteinhoff's Conforama outbids rival Fnac with increased offer for Darty
Steinhoff-owned Conforama has increased its bid for Darty as it wrestles with Fnac for control of the French electricals retailer.
-
NewsAll Saints launches in Japan with website and Tokyo store
All Saints has launched in Japan with a dedicated website and opening a store in Tokyo, bringing the number of countries it operates in to 18.
-
Retail VoiceOpinion: What are the five mobile communication channels digital natives crave?
Find out how to deliver the right message at the right time, using the right channel in the new Retail Week and OpenMarket guide.
-
NewsConforama increases bid for Darty for a third time in frantic bidding war
Steinhoff-owned Conforama has increased its bid for Darty for a third time as it continues to wrestle with Fnac for the French retailer.
-
NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Arcadia and Amazon
Retail round-up on April 22, 2016: Arcadia's full-year losses increases at its Irish arm, and Amazon comes under criticism for not providing drone saftey guide.
-
VideoThe Retail Week: Changing the CCO role, Boohoo results and the living wage
This week we discuss the evolution of the chief customer officer, expectations for Boohoo and the ongoing arguments on the living wage.
-
AnalysisInfographic: Waitrose's China launch plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, April 22, 2016: Waitrose’s plans for launch in China, retail footfall slumps in March, plus more.
-
OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers condition their stores for success?
How can retailers condition their stores for success?