All Retail Week articles in December 16 2016 – Page 10
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GalleryIn pictures: Dreams enhances portfolio with new format
Beds specialist Dreams has set about enhancing its store portfolio with ambitions to open 20 new-format stores this year.
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NewsRates reform not needed – Mountain Warehouse boss
Mountain Warehouse boss Mark Neale has voiced his objections to industry calls for business rates reform and said it could bring unintended consequences.
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AnalysisListen: Top economist Bootle on Brexit and 2017 outlook
Retailers should prepare for a slowdown in consumer spending this year but it may not be as bad as feared, believes leading economist Roger Bootle.
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NewsPets at Home poaches Screwfix's Stuart Livingstone
Stuart Livingstone, former director of retail at Screwfix, has left the DIY firm to join Pets at Home as operations director, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsToday in retail: Paphitis builds business despite ‘perfect storm’
Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis’s eponymous retail group updated on seasonal trading today – an interesting business because of its range of interests.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct, Hobbs and more
Retail news round-up: Sports Direct to sell its brands, Hobbs put up for sale and supermarkets report solid Christmas trading.
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AnalysisThis week in retail: Super Thursday to reveal Christmas winners
This week brings a blizzard of updates that will give insight into how retailers fared over the vital golden quarter.
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NewsInterview: Rob Collins on his first year at Waitrose
New Waitrose boss Rob Collins gives Retail Week his first interview since taking charge of the grocer last year.
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AnalysisThe lowdown on NRF's upcoming retail show in New York
The National Retail Federation conference and expo kicks off in New York this week. We look at some of the highlights in part one of our preview.
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NewsMaplin Christmas sales soar as drones take off
Maplin has hailed “one of its strongest Christmas trading periods” as drones helped sales fly during the golden quarter.
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NewsDunelm hires ex-George at Asda chief Fiona Lambert
Dunelm has drafted in the former boss of George at Asda, Fiona Lambert, as its new product director.
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NewsSports Direct mulls more brand sales amid upmarket push
Sports Direct is mulling a move to sell more of its struggling brands as boss Mike Ashley bids to create a more upmarket business.
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NewsBoohoo.com bid for Nasty Gal moves step closer
Boohoo.com’s acquisition of US brand Nasty Gal has moved a step closer after the US Bankruptcy Court approved the process to sell its assets.
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NewsWatch: Tesco launches new ‘Food Love Stories’ campaign
Tesco has launched a new campaign as part of a drive to increase the focus on its food quality credentials.
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NewsAldi’s premium ranges drive Christmas sales spike
Aldi has posted a jump in December sales, driven by the success of its expanded luxury ranges.
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OpinionOpinion: Is it still worth trading in the West End?
The cost of opening a successful shop in London’s West End may outweigh the benefits. It could be better to go to a shopping centre.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Matalan, retail sales and more
Retail news round-up: Matalan reports rise in sales, and last-minute Christmas rush boosts UK retail sales
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AnalysisCES 2017: Is in-store AI a goldmine or a gimmick?
Artificial intelligence was one of the big talking points at CES this year, from driverless cars to and voice-activated devices.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Boohoo, Coast and more
Retail news round-up: Boohoo reports rise in sales and Coast, Oasis and Warehouse report declining sales in Ireland.
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AnalysisCES 2017: Maplin boss Oliver Meakin on smart home
Maplin chief executive Oliver Meakin spoke to Retail Week about putting service at the heart of his business and the impact of Brexit on price.