All Brexit articles – Page 21
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OpinionWhy election chaos allows retail’s voice to be heard
In the search for strong and stable government, the Prime Minister launched the country into almost two months of perpetual campaigning – possibly the longest ‘snap’ election ever.
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InterviewInterview: Paperchase pair on penning its growth plan
Paperchase chief executive Timothy Melgund and chairman Nick Wood reveal what’s on the cards at the stationery specialist.
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AnalysisPower List 2017: Reinvention, revivals and Brexit
Few will be surprised about who is sat atop this year’s Retail Week Power List.
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NewsPower List: Bezos retains crown and Brexit makes impact
Amazon founder and chief executive Jeff Bezos has retained his position as king of Retail Week’s Power List.
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NewsFootfall drops in May as 'shopper restraint' kicks in
Poor weather and “shopper restraint” caused overall shopper numbers to fall 1% year-on-year in May – marking the first decline since February.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does election result mean for retail?
Theresa May’s decision to call a snap general election backfired as the Conservative Party lost its majority, plunging the UK into further political uncertainty.
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AnalysisRetail chiefs: 'Worst election result we could have'
After the snap election resulted in a hung parliament, Retail Week spoke to retail executives to gauge reaction across the industry.
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NewsUK general election ends in hung parliament
The general election has resulted in a hung parliament as the Conservative party lost their majority.
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NewsBreakfast debate: Is Brexit a sterling opportunity?
Could currency fluctuations benefit your finances? Or perhaps UK retail is set to get a pounding?
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NewsShoe Zone half year profits hit by slumped sterling
Shoe Zone blamed the devaluation of sterling against the dollar since last year’s Brexit vote for a slump in half-year profits.
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OpinionOpinion: AO.com faces challenging investor climate
Solid revenue growth at the expense of profitability is a well-trodden path for young ecommerce firms, so why have AO.com’s numbers been so poorly received?
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NewsShop Direct private equity interest stalls
Some leading private-equity houses have decided against bidding for home shopping giant Shop Direct.
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NewsConsumer confidence picks up in May despite inflation
Consumer sentiment enjoyed an unexpected uplift last month, despite inflation rising to its highest level for four years.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Edinburgh Woollen Mill and more
Retail news round-up: Edinburgh Woollen Mill owner opens new department store; Renhe Pharmacy plans to bid for Body Shop; and Jack Wills launches in Germany.
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NewsMountain Warehouse profits ascend as expansion beckons
Mountain Warehouse earnings soared last year as its chief executive Mark Neale hailed the “massive benefits” of its international stores and looked to future expansion.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Kingfisher – is there a spanner in the works?
Kingfisher seems to have hit a few bumps in the road as it ploughs ahead with its five-year transformation plan, masterminded by group boss Véronique Laury.
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InterviewListen: Sir Ian Cheshire on election, Bucher and Brexit
Debenhams chairman Sir Ian Cheshire shares his views on the impact politics is having on the retail sector and how to weather the storm.
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NewsToday in retail: McColl’s eyes c-store consolidation
McColl’s share price rallied this morning amid news that its boss Jonathan Miller had voiced an interest in acquiring Tesco’s One Stop.
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NewsIn quotes: Pennycook and Rose on Brexit and boardrooms
Retail chairmen relayed their concerns about immigration and prices post-Brexit in headhunter Korn Ferry’s 2017 survey. Here’s a selection of the issues that were front of mind.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What the parties promise for retail
The general election will define the nation for decades to come, AO founder John Roberts believes – and few would disagree.