All Retail Week articles in February 22 2013 – Page 4
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AnalysisTV shopping channels: What retailers need to know
As Argos TV prepares to make its final broadcast, Retail Week looks at the TV shopping market and why Argos decided it was not right for it.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What can retailers learn from the luxury brand market?
What can retailers learn from the luxury brand market?
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NewsDebenhams eyes furniture sales jump via catalogue launch
Debenhams is targeting a 50% jump in furniture sales as it launches its biggest ever catalogue this weekend.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What is the most effective store model of the future?
What is the most effective store model of the future?
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News
Department store group Karstadt publishes 2011 figures
Department store group Karstadt has - 14 months after the end of the reporting period - published its figures for the year from October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011.The retailer reported that sales fell 3.2% to E3.23bn (£2.79bn), resulting in a net loss of E20.8m (£18m).
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AnalysisAnalysis: The outlook and challenges for retail property in 2013
A wave of administrations marked the start of another tough year, but what is the real picture and how will retail property fare in 2013?
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AnalysisInfographic: The benefits of adopting Google Shopping
Google Shopping – the search engine’s marketplace – has moved from a free to a paid inclusion service presenting challenges for retailers.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: How Ahold's ICA sale will shape EU markets
Ahold has revealed it has reached an agreement with Swedish retail development company Hakon Invest on the sale of its 60% holding in ICA.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What are the new destinations for retail property?
Retailers are increasingly considering new types of locations for trading, from quirky one-off sites to expanding transport hubs.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers get to grips with warehousing challenges
A sudden crash in warehouse construction is sending shockwaves through the property industry. What challenges do retailers now face?
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AnalysisAnalysis: New hope for London Oxford Street’s east end
Is the arrival of Primark and the forthcoming Crossrail hub enough to kick-start the much-needed regeneration of the eastern end?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Out-of-town locations top the charts for retailers
Retail park sales growth has eclipsed in-town performance and has encouraged more leisure operators to expand their out-of-town locations.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The retailers’ pursuit for favourable UK lease terms
Fashion giant H&M is reported to have challenged the status quo last year with a hefty set of lease demands. How will landlords respond?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Superquinn’s Feargal Quinn - setting the right retail example
In this extract from his new book legendary retailer Feargal Quinn, founder of Superquinn, shares his thoughts on leadership.
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AnalysisSites: Argos Vs Primark
Peter Veash Managing director of The BIO Agency, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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NewsMoney in the banksy
Poundland is famous for its low prices, but an item worth about $500,000 has disappeared from the retailer’s Wood Green branch in north London.
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AnalysisMaplin boss John Cleland on expansion, strategy and business rates
Maplin chief executive John Cleland speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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OpinionComment: Property brings opportunity as well as challenges for retail
Property expansion is no longer the central priority it once was, but there is still plenty to consider when it comes to developing space.
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OpinionComment: It’s time to ease business rates as stores stand empty
The latest stats on shop vacancy rates showed a gulf where high streets and shopping centres are thriving and those looking gap-toothed.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Topshop The Future of the Fashion Show
More than two million people in 100 countries live-streamed Topshop’s fashion show in 2012, so the 2013 eventhad to be bigger and better.