All Brexit articles – Page 29
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OpinionOpinion: Could Grimsey help Andy Street strengthen West Midlands retail?
As Andy Street enters the running to be mayor of the West Midlands, it might be worth him – and his rivals – dusting off The Grimsey Review.
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OpinionOpinion: Enjoy London’s shopping. This is as good as it gets
Business rates may not mean wholesale store closures, but they will sadly mean poorer shops.
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NewsBrexit won’t damage growth, UK’s top 100 retailers insist
The UK’s decision to quit the European Union will not damage economic growth, according to a survey of the country’s top 100 retailers.
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NewsConsumer confidence up in September as shoppers 'shrug off Brexit fears'
Consumer confidence rose across all measures in September for the second consecutive month, ranking the highest overall score since June.
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NewsConsumer confidence slows as job security fears surface
Consumer confidence slowed this month and is yet to return to pre-Brexit levels as people fear for their job prospects, latest figures show.
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OpinionOpinion: Higher prices and squeezing suppliers won’t help retail performance
I have never known such uncertainty permeating the industry in more than 30 years. It makes for short-termism and muddy thinking.
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AnalysisThe Brexit effect: How will global retail supply chains be impacted?
With the UK’s out vote inevitably impacting retailers, Nick Hughes investigates the wide-reaching implications for the global supply chain.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Kingfisher's transformation is a marathon not a sprint
Kingfisher posted soaring interim profits yesterday but boss Veronique Laury had no time to celebrate – she has a complex turnaround to focus on.
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NewsStore openings tumble as Brexit jitters dampen expansion plans
High street shop openings reported a “dramatic” decline in the first half of the year as vacancy rates surpassed store openings.
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AnalysisThis week in retail: Kingfisher results reflect state of repair in DIY
Following last week’s updates from Next, the John Lewis Partnership and Morrisons, it’s the turn of DIY giant Kingfisher on Tuesday.
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NewsMade.com sales rocket as the pureplay hits breakeven in the UK
Made.com’s full-year sales jumped 44% as the furniture etailer continued to grow its global footprint and reached breakeven in the UK.
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NewsBRC brands meeting with Brexit minister David Davis "constructive"
The British Retail Consortium described a meeting with the Brexit minister as “constructive” as it looks to argue retail’s case in negotiations.
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NewsFat Face boss warns prices will rise and sourcing will move post-Brexit
Fat Face boss Anthony Thompson said clothing prices will rise to offset post-Brexit currency fluctuation and sourcing models will change.
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NewsInflation holds steady as rising food prices are offset by clothing
UK inflation was unchanged in August after hitting a 20-month high in July, as rising food prices were tempered by alcohol and clothing costs.
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VideoWatch: Seb James outlines his unique 'billion pound opportunity'
Dixons Carphone boss Seb James unveiled plans to expand the retailer’s services proposition KnowHow as retailers “sail into the unknown”.
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InterviewInterview: Lakeland marketing boss on its new era of growth
With a new chief executive and an Australian launch ahead, Lakeland is changing. Marketing boss Tony Preedy says its values will remain.
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NewsBusiness confidence bounces back after post-Brexit slump
Business confidence rebounded by 4.7 points in August following a slump in July after the UK voted to leave the European Union.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will other retailers follow Lush and relocate staff post-Brexit?
Lush is relocating some of its UK-based European staff to Germany following Brexit – is this a one-off or a first of many in retail?
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NewsTwitter debate: A look at what the year ahead could hold for retail
Join Retail Week and Manhattan Associates for a Twitter debate as we contemplate what 2017 could hold for the world of retail.
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NewsSports Direct and Debenhams to suffer most from Brexit, claims report
Sports Direct and Debenhams will be among the hardest-hit retailers from Brexit owing to currency pressures, according to an analyst’s report.