All Retail Week articles in December 02 2016 – Page 8
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NewsAdidas grows US presence with New York flagship
German sports brand Adidas has opened its first US flagship, boasting four floors of fitness apparel on Fifth Avenue, Manhattan.
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NewsMarks & Spencer defends store closure silence
M&S has defended its decision not to specify which stores it will shutter despite coming under fire from Labour MP Siobhain McDonagh.
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AnalysisCarrefour expands China operations but questions remain
Carrefour China has extended its ecommerce coverage, officially launching its offer in Wuxi and Suzhou on November 22.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Nigel Oddy, Dunelm and Sports Direct
The team discuss the exits from House of Fraser over the last year, Dunelm’s acquisition of Worldstores and Sports Direct’s upcoming half-year results.
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NewsBHS liquidation kicks off retailer's final chapter
BHS has entered liquidation, marking the final chapter for the collapsed department store retailer after 88 years on the British high street.
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NewsToday in Retail: Warehouse workers' rights under scrutiny
The alleged poor treatment of retail’s warehouse workers has hit the headlines again today.
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OpinionBlog: Confessions of a Black Friday bargain hunter
Black Friday has been and gone and this year it appears that retail’s supply chains have stood up well to the year’s biggest delivery stress test.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Iceland, Burberry and more
Retail news round-up: Iceland food complains government not interested in trademark agreement, Burberry turns down Coach offer, UK prices decline
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Retail VoiceTaking back control of sourcing compliance
Retailers that don’t police their manufacturers’ sourcing in their supply chain can end up with as little as 15% sourcing compliance, finds Segura.
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NewsThis week in retail: How match fit is Sports Direct?
Sports Direct has faced such a media storm this year, the fact that the group is still running nearly 500 UK stores has almost become a sideshow.
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NewsFestive shop prices will be lower than three years ago
Shop prices will be lower than they were three years ago this Christmas, but inflationary pressures are poised to emerge in the new year.
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AnalysisEtail Evolution: John Lewis' website through the years
The ecommerce journey of department store John Lewis differs from its main competitors as it’s early ecommerce steps were marked by the acquisition of the UK arm of Buy.com in 2001.
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AnalysisIn the pink at Missguided's first store
Missguided opening in the Westfield shopping centre in Stratford, London, marks another etailer clearing the digital divide.
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NewsBHS court battle looms as pensions row continues
Hopes of plugging the BHS pension fund before Christmas are diminishing after advisers for Sir Philip Green clashed with pension regulators.
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NewsIceland hits back at Icelandic government as peace talks fail
Frozen-food specialist Iceland has hit back at the Icelandic government after it shunned the grocer’s attempts to fend off legal action.
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NewsFortnum & Mason profits surge as provenance pays off
Fortnum & Mason has posted a jump in full-year profit as its iconic hampers and fast-growing online business drove sales.
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OpinionOpinion: Would a House of Debenhams make sense?
There are too many department store groups on UK high streets and something has to give.
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AnalysisThe impact of Black Friday on Christmas spend
Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, but what impact does the discounting extravaganza have on Christmas spend?
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AnalysisNew research shows value of consumer loyalty in 2017
A new shopper study has revealed 92% of the UK is registered with a loyalty scheme, but 20% of shoppers have failed to redeem any points.
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Retail VoiceAre you ready for the returns rush?
With the golden quarter in full swing, how can retailers prepare for the influx of consumers returning products? Logistics service provider Torque explains.