All Retail Week articles in December 18 2015 – Page 2
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NewsTesco goods 24% more expensive than Amazon Pantry, study suggests
Supermarket giant Tesco is 24% more expensive on average than online rival Amazon Pantry, according to analytics firm Profitero.
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NewsPre-Christmas discounts set to soar to 45% as retailers battle for spend
Discounts are poised to soar to an average of 45% at retailers across the UK this weekend – the sharpest pre-Christmas price cuts since 2008.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Scottish retail sales and UK inflation
Retail news round-up on December 16, 2015: Scottish retail sales tumble 2.3% in November and UK inflation rate rises to 0.1% in November.
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DataData: Christmas spending to hit £16bn as men splash more cash than women
Spending on Christmas-related goods is expected to reach £16bn this year with men outspending women, according to the latest data.
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NewsBonmarché hit by Butterwick departure and profit warning
Bonmarché has suffered a double blow after boss Beth Butterwick revealed she was joining Karen Millen as the retailer posted a profit warning.
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NewsSuperGroup posts interim rising sales and profits after broadening its offer
Fashion retailer SuperGroup has posted rising profits and sales in its half year after broadening its offer into womenswear and sports.
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NewsDixons Carphone half-year sales and profits boosted by white goods
Dixons Carphone has reported a rise in first-half group like-for-likes as white goods sales offset falling demand for tablets and PCs.
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GalleryStore gallery: Inside Lovisa's first UK store at Trinity Leeds
Australian accessories retailer Lovisa has made its UK debut at Trinity Leeds after securing a 500 sq ft unit at the shopping centre.
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AnalysisStart-up of the Week: International ecommerce payment platform Global-e
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Global-e is in the spotlight.
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NewsOne in three plan to spend less in January Sales after Black Friday binge
A third of shoppers say they will spend less in the January Sales because of pre-Christmas events such as Black Friday, according to a poll.
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OpinionOpinion: How to cut through the noise and win consumer spend at Christmas
With less than two weeks till Christmas, retailers are vying for last-minute spend and one of the big differentiators is customer experience.
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NewsRetailers braced for nail-biting final Christmas trading period
Retailers are gearing up for a nerve-wracking final week before Christmas as mounting uncertainty clouds the crucial festive trading period.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS and Sports Direct
Retail news round-up on December 17, 2015: BHS owner drafts in Aidan Treacy as CFO, and Labour MPs demand government probe into Sports Direct.
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OpinionOpinion: Dixons Carphone flags changing shape of seasonal trading
The latest results from Dixons Carphone demonstrate how the retail landscape of the all-important golden quarter continues to shift.
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NewsBHS owner appoints Aidan Treacy as chief financial officer
BHS owner Retail Acquisitions has appointed Aidan Treacy as its chief financial officer.
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NewsData: Top 30 retail and brand websites by customer satisfaction
Amazon’s UK website has been named the online business with the highest levels of customer satisfaction in Britain, according to new data.
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NewsTed Baker buys its famous head office building for £55.3m
Ted Baker is to acquire its distinctive head office building, securing a base for continued expansion.
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NewsLabour MPs pressure Prime Minister for investigation into Sports Direct
Labour MPs are to ask Prime Minister David Cameron to launch a cross-departmental investigation into controversial retailer Sports Direct.
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NewsPets at Home appoints Graeme Jenkins as chief financial officer
Pets at Home has hired Graeme Jenkins as finance boss, replacing Ian Kellett who will take up the role of chief executive officer of retail.
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NewsBlack Friday boosts retail sales volumes up 5% in November
Retail sales volumes increased 5% in November as customers rushed online to take part in the Black Friday Sales extravaganza.