All Retail Week articles in February 11 2011 – Page 5
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OpinionRetail surgery: What does a squeeze on household finances mean for retailers?
The Bank of England has said consumers face the biggest squeeze in their household finances since the 1920s. What does this mean?
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AnalysisSecurity staff: The necessary force
The issue of appropriate force against violent customers is a thorny retail issue. Joanne Ellul looks at where store staff should draw the line
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AnalysisStamping out online fraud
Total online fraud losses have dropped in the past two years with a raft of new security measures to prevent card-not-present fraud. Liz Morrell asks if the trend will continue
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OpinionWade-Gery points the way to future of M&S
Today’s multichannel leaders are tomorrow’s retail leaders.
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News‘Morally indefensible’ Portas show slammed
One of the best-known names in the furniture industry has hit out at retailer-turned-TV personality Mary Portas, accusing her new series Secret Shopper of being “morally indefensible”.
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OpinionBest Buy thinks outside the box
It is less than a year since US electricals giant Best Buy planted its flag in this country in partnership with Carphone Warehouse with its first big-box store in Thurrock.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports 'pleasing' start to new financial year
Sales at department store chain John Lewis rose last week as its new financial year kicked off.
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NewsJohn Lewis pension trust sells Ocado stake
The John Lewis Partnership Pensions Trust has sold its remaining stake in online grocer Ocado.
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NewsFindel unveils £80.5m fundraising
Home shopping group Findel has unveiled an £80.5m fundraising as it restructures its balance sheet and bids to improve performance.
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NewsSteven Esom appointed to BRC role
Former Waitrose and Marks & Spencer director Steven Esom is to become chairman of the BRC’s commercial arm, BRC Trading.
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NewsJJB Sports confirms plans for second CVA
Sports retailer JJB Sports has confirmed it is to attempt a second Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) within two years in order to ensure the survival of the business.
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AnalysisSecurity technology: A full arsenal of deterrents
Protecting profit through improving security has never been more important. So how can retailers make the most of their security budgets.
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OpinionThe deals going down in retail
Looking back, 2010 turned out to be a pretty active year for retail M&A, with 14 UK deals worth more than £50m, of which seven were over £250m.
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NewsWaitrose to open first Channel Islands shop this week
Waitrose will this week to open the first of five shops in the Channel Islands, its first company-owned shop outside the UK.
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NewsBargain Booze owner mulls sale
Discount off licence chain Bargain Booze’s private equity owner is understood to be considering a sale of the business.
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NewsJaeger appoints advisers ahead of potential sale
Jaeger has reportedly appointed advisers to consider options for the business, which could include a sale.
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NewsRetailers fight back against JJB's CVA plan
JJB Sports is facing a backlash from retailers over its plans to undergo a second company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
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NewsJohn Lewis to open website to Europe
John Lewis is to open up its website for international orders to 25 European countries, enabling it to gather data on which cities could support physical department stores.