All Retail Week articles in April 29 2016 – Page 4
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AnalysisInfographic: BHS jobs under threat plus fashion sales fall
The week in words and numbers, April 29, 2016: 11,000 BHS employees stand to lose jobs plus key quotes from this week’s news stories.
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NewsAmazon profits and sales increase driven by its cloud software offer
Amazon’s sales and profits increased in the first quarter driven by sales of its own product ranges and its AWS cloud software.
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NewsLloydsPharmacy may have to sell stores to clear Sainsbury's deal
LloydsPharmacy could have to sell stores as a result of competition concerns as it looks to acquire Sainsbury’s pharmacy business.
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NewsBHS could be bought out of administration by property millionaire
The majority of BHS’s 164-strong store estate could be bought out of administration in a rescue bid by property millionaire Yousuf Bhailok.
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NewsIkea names first city-centre location for small-format store
Ikea has revealed plans to open its first city-centre store as the furniture giant steps up its pilot of small-format sites across the UK.
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NewsRetail diary: Amazon boss tackles bears and Tesco attracts Hungary zebras
Amazon UK’s new boss Doug Gurr grapples with polar bears while Tesco attracts a new type of customer to its Hungary stores
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OpinionOpinion: Brexit will close a door to the Digital Single Market
Although the impact of a potential Brexit looms large, it is perhaps a debate many retailers are unwilling to participate in
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NewsAnalysis: BHS is on the ropes, but these five retailers pack a punch
BHS may have lost its resonance with shoppers, but vibrant new retailers are emerging to add a bit of spice to the high street.
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OpinionOpinion: How to find the next big thing in technological innovation
In the run-up to the future of retail and consumer conference R:evolution, TrueStart explores developments in retail today.
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OpinionMartin Palethorpe on leading in retail: Think like a CEO
One of the biggest challenges in stepping up to become a chief executive is the psychological challenge of thinking like one.
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NewsMissguided to kick-start bricks and mortar push at Westfield Stratford
Young fashion etailer Missguided is poised to open its first bricks and mortar store at Westfield Stratford City, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionBlog: Analysing consumer habits helps retailers tailor the shopping experience
Hermes’ marketing manager Matt Diner on why identifying the specific personality traits of your target audience should be top priority.
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NewsAnalysis: Dairy Farm faces headwinds as it revamps Indonesian business
Dairy Farm Indonesia, the market’s leading supermarket chain, has unveiled first-quarter losses as it continues to revamp its operations.
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NewsPets at Home snaps up vet centres as it grows service offer
Pets at Home has added two veterinary specialist referral centres to the group’s portfolio as it seeks to build its services business.
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OpinionThis week in retail: Unlike BHS, Morrisons and Sainsbury's have moved with the times
Last week was all about department stores as, sadly, BHS hit the buffers. This week, grocery will be in the spotlight.
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NewsAnalysis: Who are Dominic Chappell and Retail Acquisitions?
Department store chain BHS filed for administration this week after last-ditch efforts to save the ailing 88 year-old retailer failed.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Joules, Conviviality Retail and more
Retail round-up on April 03, 2016: Mike Ashley is plotting a bid to rescue BHS, Joules to press ahead with stock market listing and Pets at Home buys two specialist referral centres.
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NewsPets at Home poaches Boots’ online guru to drive new digital strategy
Pets at Home has poached Boots’ chief product owner Marc Sbardella to help spearhead “a step change” in its digital strategy.
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NewsMike Ashley eyes fresh bid for BHS with promise to protect jobs
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley is back in the hunt to acquire BHS and has vowed to keep all its stores open if a deal is struck.
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NewsBargain Booze owner Conviviality bags wholesaler Bibendum in £60m deal
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality is back on the acquisition trail after striking a deal to acquire drinks wholesaler Bibendum for £60m.