All articles by Ellis Hawthorne – Page 36
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AnalysisInditex vs H&M: Which fashion giant will win in five years’ time?
Fashion icons H&M and Inditex each boast a wealth of brands, booming online propositions, slick apps and cutting-edge stores. But which will be the winner in our five-year forecast?
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NewsExclusive: M&S ploughs £57m into biggest-ever store pay investment
M&S is investing £57m to increase pay for shopfloor staff – its biggest ever investment in store pay, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsExclusive: Dunelm trials hybrid four-day week
Dunelm is the latest retailer to begin trialling a four-day week for its employees, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsJohn Lewis hires former Ikea developer to lead new homeware vision
John Lewis has appointed a former Ikea developer to lead on its new direction and vision for its home range.
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NewsExclusive: B&Q and Screwfix to hike hourly pay rates
Kingfisher is increasing the hourly pay rate for its B&Q and Screwfix employees by more than 8% year-on-year, from the beginning of the new financial year.
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NewsExclusive: American candy stores on Oxford Street return to peak levels
Westminster City Council has been playing “whack-a-mole” with American candy stores on Oxford Street, as the number of unscrupulous shop operators has returned to peak levels, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisAmerican candy stores: Will the rash on Oxford Street ever clear up?
Just a few months after Westminster City Council’s biggest raid yet, exclusive data shared with Retail Week by Local Data Company has revealed that the rogue traders are back to their old tricks, and the number operating from the street is back to peak levels.
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NewsCath Kidston owner considering sale
Cath Kidston may be up for sale for the second time in less than a year.
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NewsMorrisons cuts own-brand prices for second time this month
Morrisons is cutting the price of its own-label range for the second time in less than a month as it comes under increasing pressure from rivals.
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NewsThousands of retail jobs lost in ‘brutal’ start to year
UK retailers have cut almost 15,000 jobs since the start of 2023, according to the Centre for Retail Research.
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GalleryStore gallery: Inside sofa brand Loaf’s biggest showroom yet
Sofa brand Loaf has selected Edinburgh for its ninth store – its first in Scotland and its largest location to date.
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AnalysisThe Disruptors: Five brands transforming house and home
From fast wallpaper to curtain-measuring apps and build-it-yourself cork walls, Retail Week looks at five brands taking an innovative approach to homewares
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AnalysisHow Dunelm is making itself at home in a volatile market
Homeware and furniture retailer Dunelm’s total sales are 43% higher than they were pre-pandemic in the first half of 2020. So what is it doing to deliver growth when its rivals have struggled?
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NewsIkea cuts carbon footprint with vegan food and renewables boost
Ikea has slashed its carbon footprint by boosting the use of renewable energy and offering more plant-based food options at the same price or cheaper than meat in stores.
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NewsFormer Aldi boss Matthew Barnes could replace David Potts
Former Aldi UK chief executive Matthew Barnes has been identified as a potential successor to David Potts at Morrisons.
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NewsAndy Murray-backed sports brand Castore in talks for $200m fundraising
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore is in talks to raise $200m (£166m) to fund its expansion.
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NewsTesco’s Ken Murphy: ‘Inflexible apprenticeship levy needs work’
Tesco boss Ken Murphy has taken aim at the government’s apprenticeship levy, which he said is causing staff to miss out on new training.
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InterviewQ&A: Jeroboams CEO Matthew Tipping on in-store tech, the labour shortage and branching out of London
Jeroboams has carved a name for itself as London’s local wine merchant since it began trading more than 30 years ago, with its trade distribution arm dating back to 1934, but it’s not resting on its laurels.
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NewsAsos appoints interim finance boss to support turnaround
Asos has announced the appointment of Sean Glithero as interim chief financial officer.
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NewsDeliveroo to cut hundreds of jobs as demand for takeaway softens
Deliveroo is set to cut hundreds of jobs globally, as the cost-of-living crisis softens demand for takeaway.