All Retail Week articles in December 4 2015 – Page 4
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NewsFrench DIY retailer Leroy Merlin eyes Homebase takeover
French DIY group Leroy Merlin, which has stores across 12 countries, is mulling a bid for Homebase, it is understood.
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NewsAsda boss Clarke: Shunning Black Friday one of best decisions we've made
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke said steering clear of Black Friday was one of the best decisions the grocer has made all year.
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NewsCath Kidston losses widen amid 'substantial investment' in Asian expansion
Cath Kidston’s full-year losses have widened to £14.2m despite soaring international sales as it continues its expansion in Asia.
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NewsJigsaw full-year trading breaks £100m barrier for the first time
Sales at Jigsaw have soared past the £100m mark, as the fashion chain sets pieces in place for further international expansion.
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OpinionOpinion: Is Tottenham Court Road becoming the new Oxford Circus?
Consumers are starting to return to this overlooked West End shopping district, as it becomes an attractive alternative to Oxford Circus
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NewsRetailers face business rates revaluation shake-up, says report
Retailers should brace themselves for a drastic shake-up to the amount they shell out in business rates, a new report has warned.
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NewsAmerican Eagle Outfitters sales up as Schottenstein made permanent boss
US fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters has confirmed Jay Schottenstein as its new permanent chief executive and posted a rise in third-quarter sales and profits.
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NewsGrocers rally to deliver emergency supplies in wake of Storm Desmond
Britain’s supermarket giants have rallied to help deliver essential supplies to families affected by flash floods in the northwest of England.
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NewsHomebase poaches Tesco executive to head up retail operations
Homebase has poached Tesco executive Ewan McMahon to be its retail operations director as it continues with its turnaround effort.
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NewsTesco executive Jill Easterbrook to leave the grocer after 15 years
Tesco stalwart Jill Easterbrook is quitting the supermarket giant less than a year into her role as business transformation director.
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OpinionJacqueline Gold: Retailers should challenge the perception of Black Friday
Retailers have a responsibility to confront the cynicism surrounding promotional events such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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GalleryGallery: Grocers hit by flash floods during Storm Desmond
Several supermarkets in and around Cumbria have been forced to close in the wake of Storm Desmond after flash floods battered the region.
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OpinionOpinion: Why online retailers are laying bricks-and-mortar foundations
As the ecommerce market becomes increasingly crowded, more pure-play etailers are taking steps towards launching a physical presence.
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AnalysisOpinion: Multichannel retailers need to play the specialists at their own game
Investors seem to believe the advantages of growth, and ability to convert that growth into profit, lie with monochannel retailers.
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NewsRetail diary: Coupe's avocado pride and prisoners bag Ocado uniforms
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe shows off his avocados, prisoners bag old Ocado uniforms and retailers bid for the sweet smell of festive success.
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NewsTesco plastic bag usage down 78% since introduction of 5p government levy
The number of single-use plastic bags used by Tesco customers has plummeted almost 80% since the 5p plastic bag levy was introduced.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Kroger’s quality drive sees momentum maintained
Addressing Kroger’s investors’ conference in October, its finance boss emphasised the grocer’s focus on ensuring the worth of its proposition.
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NewsRetailers suffer sales fall in November despite Black Friday
Major discounts and shopping events around Black Friday were not enough to help stem a drop in retail like-for-like sales last month.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ao World, WHSmith, Staples and Office Depot
Retail news round-up on December 8, 2015: Ruane Cunniff & Goldfarb snaps up 5.4% stake in Ao.com and WHSmith boss gets 55% pay rise after best sales.
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GalleryStore gallery: Stationery retailer Kikki.K makes UK debut in Covent Garden
Lifestyle brand Kikki.K has earmarked its new pop-up shop in Covent Garden as a template for its international expansion plans.