All Retail Week articles in December 20 2013
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsChancellor George Osborne confirms business rates cap in Autumn Statement
Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed he will cap business rates for large businesses at 2% as he unveils a raft of measures to boost high streets.
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AnalysisInfographic: How the Government will tackle business rates
The Government today confirmed it will cap business rate rises at 2% next year, cut business rates by up to £1,000 for smaller businesses and extend small business rate relief.
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AnalysisThe Chancellor's Autumn Statement: Retailers' reaction
The Chancellor George Osborne revealed a raft of measures to tackle the burden of business rates today and boost high streets. Retail Week takes a look at what retailers think.
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NewsClarks appoints former Burberry president as chairman
Footwear retailer Clarks has appointed former Burberry president Thomas O’Neill as chairman.
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AnalysisInfographic: Which Christmas ads generated the most awareness?
Which retail Christmas ads generated the most buzz? Data from YouGov’s Brandindex highlights whose ads worked and who didn’t.
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NewsFormer Halfords boss David Wild joins board of consultancy Practicology
Former Halfords chief executive David Wild has joined the board of multichannel consultancy Practicology.
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NewsGovernment unveils £1bn support package for high streets and pledges to tackle parking
Communities secretary Eric Pickles has unveiled a £1bn package of support to boost UK high streets including tackling parking.
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NewsCath Kidston eyes £250m sale next year after hiring UBS
Cath Kidston is eyeing a sale in the new year which could value the retailer at £250m.
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NewsEtailers Ao.com, Photobox and Achica selected for Future Fifty programme
Etailers including Ao.com, Photobox and Achica.com have been named in the second wave of 25 companies to join Shoreditch-based initiative Tech City UK’s Future Fifty programme.
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OpinionComment: Chancellor must be commended on business rates but revaluations are critical
I have always addressed the position of business rates from one of fairness. A taxation policy must be fair and we all know rates for retail are not fair.
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AnalysisTwitter debate: Reactions to the Autumn Statement announcements
Retail Week asked Twitter what they thought of the announcements made in the Autumn Statement. Here are the key points made by retailers and property experts.
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AnalysisMapped: London's retail and technology start-ups
London is full to bursting of innovative technology start-ups, many of which are directly or indirectly related to retail.
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OpinionComment: Why the constant focus on flagships?
Why is it that retailers seem hell-bent on opening flagships and sometimes little else?
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NewsTesco Metro launches augmented reality store fronts
Tesco has launched interactive Christmas window shops in twelve Metro stores around the country, including on Regent Street, with augmented reality technology enabling shoppers to scan and shop using their mobile phones.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Cath Kidston's success story
Cath Kidston is eyeing a sale in the new year which would potentially value the business at £250m. Retail Week takes a look at the kitsch homewares retailer’s numbers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on TK Maxx, Tesco and Boohoo.com
Retail news round-up December 10, 2013: TK Maxx accused of inflating prices, Boohoo.com full-year sales rise and Tesco acquires stake in Lazada.
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NewsFormer WHSmith boss Kate Swann departed with up to £13m
Former WHSmith chief executive Kate Swann left the retailer after holding bonus payments, shares and options worth up to £13m, it has emerged.
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NewsTesco acquires stake in Asian non-food etailer Lazada
Tesco has acquired a minority stake in Asian general merchandise etailer Lazada, which sells products including electronics and clothing.
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NewsCarpetright records a fall in first-half sales and profits
Carpetright has posted a fall in first-half sales and profits as it battled “volatile” trading conditions and suffered losses in its European arm.
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News99p Stores plans 70 stores with new funding
99p Stores has extended its £25m banking facility with Barclays to fund a raft of new stores.