All Retail Week articles in December 2 2011 – Page 3
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Analysis
India’s historic reforms will draw international players
The Indian cabinet has passed the bill on foreign direct investment (FDI) and agreed to allow 51% holdings in multi-brand and 100% in single-brand retail, making it one of the biggest economic reforms in the country’s history.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: How can I ensure my online customers remain loyal?
How can I ensure my online customers remain loyal in the face of growing competition in internet retailing?
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News
Store stocks tick up as consumers fret
Store stocks of all types ticked up over the week as the market overall improved, but general retailers still significantly lag the All-share index over the year.
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Opinion
Learn from the competition
Rivals can make retailers up their game and help drive innovation, says David Wild.
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Opinion
Reviving Clintons
At the global property conference Mapic two weeks ago, one of the main questions on the lips of landlords and agents was ‘what will Clintons do with its 800-strong store estate?’
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Opinion
Comment: Home Retail Group needs more emphasis on click-and-collect
Home Retail Group is far from the only high-profile retailer facing declining fortunes and Retail Week Knowledge Bank’s profile tracks the detail and analyses the numbers behind the headlines for both Argos and Homebase.
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Analysis
Sainsbury’s Million Kids Challenge
In a welcome break from the endless rounds of Christmas ads, Sainsbury’s has launched a campaign with David Beckham to raise awareness of its Million Kids Challenge, which aims to get children involved with sport.
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Analysis
Building a global empire
Fashion tycoon Sir Philip Green is seeking out new growth opportunities despite harsh trading conditions at home. George MacDonald reports.
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News
Boxpark to open in Shoreditch
Pop-up mall Boxpark is due to open tomorrow in London’s Shoreditch.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: Online payment technology: What's best for my business?
How do I decide what online payment technology is right for my business?
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News
Carphone Warehouse's Dunstone backs Boxpark mall
Carphone Warehouse founder Charles Dunstone has put his backing behind maverick pop-up mall Boxpark which opens on Saturday.
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News
Waitrose steps up social media presence
Waitrose is ramping up its spend on social media in the run up to Christmas.
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News
John Lewis sees sales rise
John Lewis has recorded a 10.5% uplift in sales this week with Christmas spending in full swing.
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News
New Wickes boss Simon King ‘excited’ by the challenge ahead
Wickes new boss Simon King hopes to bring strong leadership qualities to the DIY retailer after being appointed managing director.
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News
Workers protest at Tesco store in China
Workers at a Tesco store in China have blockaded the shop ahead of its closure.
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News
Reiss creates global marketing role
Fashion retailer Reiss has appointed Matteo Atti in a newly created role of global head of marketing.
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News
‘Affection’ for MFI will help online relaunch
The new boss of revived furniture retailer MFI has insisted the brand still has resonance.
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News
Tesco expected to win Christmas food spend
More than half of UK households will do their Christmas grocery shopping at Tesco this year.