All Retail Week articles in December 4 2015 – Page 2
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NewsNeil Saunders: Black Friday may be evolving but in the US it's here to stay
Black Friday is a logical part of the US retail calendar, coinciding with Thanksgiving when people have both the time and inclination to shop.
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NewsFashion chain Jaeger reports full-year loss despite rise in sales
Jaeger has reported a slight narrowing of losses after a rise in sales, while the fashion chain’s owner explores options for the future of the business.
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NewsTopps Tiles boss targets B&Q and Homebase shoppers to boost market share
Topps Tiles boss Matthew Williams has set his sights on wooing B&Q and Homebase shoppers with new ranges in a bid to grow market share.
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NewsKaren Millen suffers full-year losses after property and stock impairment
Karen Millen has fallen into the red in its full-year as it suffered “significant impairment charges” and sales were flat.
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AnalysisTopps Tiles full-year sales and profits grow: What the analysts say
Topps Tiles has reported a rise in full-year sales and profits as it captured one third of the tile market. This is what the analysts said.
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OpinionOpinion: Is it time for Home Retail to prune Homebase from its offer?
Home Retail’s future has been debated for years. Are Argos and Homebase natural bedfellows? Is their combined buying power adequately leveraged?
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NewsBlack Friday weekend online sales hit £3.3bn, says IMRG/Experian
Shoppers spent £3.3bn online over the four-day Black Friday weekend, according to latest figures from IMRG and Experian.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Footfall and analytics software Hoxton Analytics
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Hoxton Analytics is in the spotlight.
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NewsWatch: The Co-op emphasises community role in Christmas ad campaign
The Co-op has become the last major grocer to launch its Christmas ad as it bids to hammer home its role within communities across the UK.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BRC retail sales, Tesco and more
Retail news round-up on December 2, 2015: Shop prices fall accelerated in November, Tesco cuts loyalty card rewards by half, and discounters trending for Christmas shopping.
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InterviewQ&A: Lovisa's boss on the Australian accessories retailer's UK expansion
Australian accessories retailer Lovisa is to make its UK debut in Leeds this month. We speak to its boss Shane Fallscheer.
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NewsShop prices tumble at record rate amid Black Friday build-up
Shop prices fell at record rates in November as retailers engaged in heavy promotional activity in the build-up to Black Friday.
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NewsSeven in 10 to shop at discounters over Christmas period
Seven out of 10 people will shop at discount duo Aldi and Lidl over the Christmas period as consumers hunt for festive food bargains.
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NewsDisposable income rises 9.6% but consumers set to spend less this Christmas
Just one in 10 people are planning to spend more this Christmas than they did last year despite the average weekly disposable income rising to £193.
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NewsMarks & Spencer loses Supreme Court appeal over battle with BNP Paribas
The Supreme Court has today unanimously rejected a legal appeal by Marks & Spencer following a long-running dispute with its former landlord BNP Paribas.
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NewsMorrisons falls out of the FTSE 100 after share price slump
Supermarket giant Morrisons has fallen out of the FTSE 100 for the first time in more than 14 years after its share price plummeted.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct and Argos
Retail news round-up on December 3, 2015: Mike Ashley's plan to get a director on Findel board set to be opposed, and Argos sorry for late Black Friday deliveries.
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OpinionOpinion: Black Friday continues to confound retailer expectations
The overwhelming shift towards online shopping on Black Friday shows how the Sales bonanza still has the capacity to surprise.
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NewsFood waste reduction start-up Olio eyes supermarket partnership
An app connecting people and retailers to prevent food wastage launched across London today, with plans for UK and international expansion in 2016.
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NewsBlack Friday online spend using Visa soars 25% as store transactions fall
Visa has reported online spending on Black Friday soared 25%, while store sales was slightly down.