All Retail Week articles in December 16 2016 – Page 9
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NewsSports Direct chairman survives fresh investor revolt
Sports Direct has re-elected Keith Hellawell as chairman following backing from majority shareholder Mike Ashley.
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NewsHMV and Staples owner Hilco names Henry Foster as new boss
HMV owner Hilco Capital has appointed Henry Foster as its new chief executive, replacing Paul McGowan at the helm.
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OpinionOpinion: How Lovehoney got its licence to thrill
Lovehoney co-founder Neal Slateford writes how eye-catching licensing deals helped grow the etailer’s sales from £15m to £60m in five years.
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NewsJohn Lewis poaches Snow & Rock marketing boss
John Lewis has poached Snow & Rock’s marketing chief to help drive its brand strategy.
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NewsToday in retail: Mike Ashley jumps to Hellawell’s aid
A general meeting earlier today made it clear that Sports Direct chairman Keith Hellawell has done little to restore the faith of the retailer’s shareholders.
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AnalysisConsumer 2017: How will confidence fare this year?
Brexit, a new Prime Minister and the shock election of Donald Trump meant last year was a rollercoaster for consumer confidence in the UK.
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GalleryStore of the week: The Leather Satchel Co. opens in Liverpool
Liverpool-based satchel manufacturer The Leather Satchel Co. has opened its first standalone store, in the city’s historic Albert Dock.
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NewsBoots like-for-likes flat as international profits slip
Boots’ UK retail like-for-likes came in flat in its first quarter as profits slid at its international arm.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: American Apparel and Ireland retail sales
Retail news round-up: Amazon and Forever 21 to bid for American Apparel, and retail sales increase in Ireland
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VideoThe Retail Week: Next, B&M Bargains and grocery results
The Retail Week team sits down to discuss the first results to come in after Christmas and look ahead to how the grocers will fare.
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OpinionBlog: Helping retailers to beat the basket blues
In the wake of the festive retail season, Hermes’ Matt Diner looks at why consumers abandon their online shopping baskets.
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NewsBoux Avenue spearheads Christmas sales rise for Paphitis
Theo Paphitis’s Boux Avenue lingerie business led a sales uplift at his group over Christmas, the tycoon has revealed to Retail Week.
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NewsMountain Warehouse toasts bumper Christmas sales
Outdoor clothing specialist Mountain Warehouse has toasted an “outstanding” Christmas trading performance as like-for-likes jumped 13.6%, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisConsumer 2017: How to serve changing demographics
The UK population is increasingly diverse – what opportunity does this diversity represent for retailers looking to boost their sales?
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NewsRetail diary: Bookshop blues, Gap’s gaffe and Morrisons
Gap has accepted a returned item 17 years after it was purchased and one Morrisons shopper has gone ginger nuts.
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NewsTimpson expands services with dry-cleaning acquisition
High-street stalwart Timpson has acquired the dry-cleaning arm of Johnson Services Group for £8.25m as it moves to expand its services offer.
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NewsGear4music hits the right notes in run-up to Christmas
Online musical instrument retailer Gear4music has unveiled a jump in like-for-likes in the run-up to Christmas driven by strong own-brand sales.
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OpinionOpinion: Embracing millennial employees
While many retailers think it is hard having millennials as customers, employing them is another matter.
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AnalysisCES 2017: Smart home technology takes centre stage
As the Consumer Electronics Show celebrates its 50th year, it is easier than ever to spot the grandees of the electronics world.
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AnalysisCES 2017: The future of 3D printing in retail
3D printing is a rapidly growing market, but retailers have made minimal efforts to bring the technology to its shoppers. Is it a worthwhile investment?