All Retail Week articles in December 16 2016 – Page 2
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NewsVictoria Plum profits down amid trademark dispute
Victoria Plum has reported an operating loss of £9.1m before exceptionals as a trademark infringement knocked the etailer’s bottom line.
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NewsAmazon fulfils first drone delivery for UK shopper
Amazon has completed its first drone delivery order for a customer in Cambridge near its warehouse.
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AnalysisDixons Carphone hails biggest ever Black Friday
Dixons Carphone boss Seb James said Black Friday was their biggest trading day in history and sales were “well up” on last year’s discounting event.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Inditex, Argos and more
Retail news round-up: Inditex reports increase in sales, Argos drivers dismiss strike plan and Lego increases its UK prices amid Brexit.
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NewsArgos drivers call off Christmas strike
Argos drivers will suspend their Christmas strike action after reaching a new deal on holiday back-pay.
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NewsPre-Christmas discounting levels grow for sixth consecutive year
Pre-Christmas discounting levels have grown for the sixth year in a row, with the average discount on the high street at 43%.
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NewsLego increases its UK prices as Brexit hits
Lego is set to increase its prices in the UK next year owing to the collapse in the value of sterling since the Brexit vote.
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NewsJD Sports vows to investigate warehouse conduct
JD Sports will launch an investigation into how policies are being implemented at its main warehouse following claims of harsh working practices.
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Retail VoiceEmployment law and the gig economy
Olswang partner Melanie Lane discusses the gig economy and what retailers need to know about the employment law implications.
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NewsSales rise as online shoppers splurge on Black Friday
Retail sales increased last month, driven by online shoppers and Black Friday as electricals and home categories performed well.
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AnalysisOpinion: Is Dixons Carphone a digital plumber?
The once humble home is rapidly becoming a complex network requiring new levels of connectivity.
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NewsMPs renew calls for Sir Philip Green to sort BHS pensions
MPs have renewed calls on Sir Philip Green to find a solution to the BHS pensions black hole.
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OpinionOpinion: JD Sports on the ball, but action must be swift
In the world of the 24-hour news cycle, dealing with a PR crisis with speed is critical.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco, Fortnum & Mason and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco's former commercial boss cleared of fraud, Fortnum's to cut staff pay, and Swarovski’s revenue rises in Ireland
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Retail VoiceRetailers need to put the store back to work
It’s no longer about online or offline, it’s about compiling your assets and making them work together in a complementary manner.
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NewsWatch: Waitrose boss Collins unveils new store format
Waitrose has lifted the lid on its newest store format as the upmarket grocer places an increasing focus on food service to drive growth.
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OpinionOpinion: Let the tills ring out for Christmas
Christmas is almost upon us and in the final week of trading retailers will pull out all the stops in their annual bid to ensure the golden quarter lives up to its name.
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VideoThe Retail Week: End of Year Special Edition
The team discuss the highlights and lowlights from an eventful year in retail and look ahead to what could be in store in 2017.
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NewsBusiness confidence grows as faith in economy recovers
Business confidence showed signs of improvement in November, but has not yet recovered the ground it lost in the aftermath of June’s Brexit vote.
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OpinionBlog: Warehouse conditions should top the agenda in 2017
The UK’s retail supply chain is the best in the world. We have one of the biggest digital economies, and same-day delivery is fairly commonplace.