All Retail Week articles in February 25 2011 – Page 3
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AnalysisLess is more strategy pays off for Abercrombie & Fitch
After three consecutive years of negative like-for-like sales growth, which also included a period of nine consecutive negative quarters, US-based fashion chain Abercrombie & Fitch has reported like-for-like sales increased 7% in fiscal 2010.
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OpinionNew Tesco chief Clarke’s delicate balancing act
The term ‘end of an era’ is overused. But next week undeniably marks one, when Sir Terry Leahy - the most successful retailer of his generation - departs Tesco’s austere Cheshunt headquarters for the last time after 14 years in charge, and Phil Clarke takes over.
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NewsWHSmith steady after Swann sell-off
WHSmith chief executive Kate Swann last week sold a tranche of shares in the retailer.
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NewsBRC urges Chancellor to protect retailers from cost increases to aid recovery
The BRC has urged Chancellor George Osbourne to shield retailers from further cost increases in the Budget in order to protect new jobs.
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NewsAsda plans premium homewares line
Asda is to launch a premium homewares line that it claims will be up to 30% cheaper than the typical high street equivalent as it seeks to take further advantage of the buying power of parent Walmart.
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NewsAsos and M&S get behind personalised etail website
Fashion giants Asos and Marks & Spencer are among retailers to have signed up to new personalised shopping site Garmentology, which recommends items to shoppers based on their body shape.
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NewsSports Direct sales benefit from troubles at JJB
Sports Direct’s retail sales soared 13.8% during its third quarter as it continued to win market share at JJB Sports’ expense.
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NewsNew Dunelm boss maps out plan for expansion
Dunelm’s new chief executive Nick Wharton will focus on store roll-outs and multichannel operations as he seeks to further grow the business.
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NewsConfetti to branch out to party products
Online retailer Confetti is to expand beyond its core wedding products range as it looks to grow.
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NewsRestructure at House of Fraser claims brand director Chambers
House of Fraser brand director Matt Chambers has been made redundant as part of a restructure of the department store’s support functions.
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NewsMulberry warns business tax is putting off UK retail investment
Luxury retailer Mulberry has warned that it is being put off building another factory in the UK because of the UK’s prohibitive tax structure.
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NewsKingfisher and Wickes upbeat but cautious as results impress
Analysts were pleased by upbeat updates from DIY retailers Kingfisher and Wickes but remain cautious on the outlook for the sector.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What do the changes to the freight delivery terms Incoterms mean?
Can you give an overview of the most recent changes to the freight delivery terms Incoterms?
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AnalysisChanging time at Peter Jones
Chelsea retail dowager Peter Jones is an example of how John Lewis is shifting its visual merchandising direction. John Ryan visits and talks to Robb Bloomer, manager, retail design.
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NewsCity lukewarm on the outlook for retail
As pressure continued to bear down on general retail stocks, Nomura and Espirito Santo issued notes assessing prospects.
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OpinionA different mountain to climb
I’ll climb Everest for charity or die in the attempt, says Iceland chief Malcolm Walker
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NewsCo-op disposals spark convenience space race
Big grocers circle 40 Co-op stores in drive for larger share of £32.1bn c-store market.
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NewsMorrisons to create ‘store of the future’ from pilot shops
Morrisons is to develop a new-build ‘store of the future’ taking in learnings from its three ‘lab’ shops.
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AnalysisA drive for customer service
Delivery drivers are as much a face of a retailer as shopfloor staff, says Rebecca Thomson
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AnalysisGrowing sales and protecting customer data is not mutually exclusive
Online sales in the UK generated £58.8 billion in 2010, up eighteen percent year-over-year, according to the figures released by the UK online retail trade association IMRG.