All Retail Week articles in February 28 2014 – Page 2
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Safeway weighs up sale options in tough market
The US’s biggest grocers have had a rough time of late. Walmart’s fourth-quarter and full-year results last week left much to be desired, while Supervalu was forced to sell big chunks of its business last year.
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NewsUPDATED: Rise in national minimum wage to £6.50 recommended
The Low Pay Commission has recommended that the national minimum wage for adults should rise to £6.50.
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OpinionComment: The internet of things remains a nebulous concept
The internet of things - the idea that everyday physical objects are digitally connected, share data and are able to identify themselves to other devices - remains a nebulous concept to most of us.
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NewsFormer Shop Direct boss Mark Newton-Jones to join Boohoo board
Former Shop Direct chief executive Mark Newton-Jones is to bolster the Boohoo board ahead of its float.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 6 retail R&D labs and their innovations
More retailers are developing their own departments to innovate, analyse data and create new technologies. Katie Deighton looks at some of the front runners
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AnalysisAnalysis: The state of play in retail property
From flagship openings and international arrivals, to trials of store formats and the first click-and-collect hub in a shopping centre, Laura Heywood recaps the latest retail-focused property news making the headlines
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NewsAsos improves fulfilment with more delivery options
Asos has made a raft of fulfillment improvements including an option to deliver to a safe place such as a porch or shed.
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NewsLidl discovers the best thing since sliced bread
Lidl customers in Germany enjoyed the best invention since sliced bread last week with, um, a sliced bread machine.
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AnalysisIn the news: Card Factory chairman Geoff Cooper profiled
Card Factory is greeting a highly experienced new chairman in Geoff Cooper.
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OpinionComment: A much-needed sense of direction for the Co-operative
The news that the Co-operative has launched a wide-ranging survey, asking customers for their thoughts on the future direction of the business, came as no surprise.
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AnalysisAnalysis: London Underground undergoes major retail overhaul
The oldest underground network in the world is poised for an overhaul as its operator seeks to capitalise on one of London’s last untapped retail estates.
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NewsAo.com shares leap on stock market debut
Ao.com turbo-charged the stock market when its shares debuted yesterday and spiked more than 40%.
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NewsShoe Zone sales and profits up after focus on multichannel
Value footwear retailer Shoe Zone reported a rise in full-year sales and profits as it introduced a raft of multichannel initiatives.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Supermarkets expand convenience store formats
As Sainsbury’s small store portfolio overtakes its supermarkets for the first time and Tesco, the Co-op and Morrisons aggressively expand their convenience portfolio, the hunt for small space is intensifying.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is your supply chain fit for the future?
The importance of the supply chain to retailers cannot be overstated, according to Cognizant.
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NewsAldo-owned Call It Spring exits first UK store
Aldo-owned footwear fascia Call It Spring is closing its debut Oxford Street store after just 15 months of trading.
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NewsWaitrose strikes export deal to sell its products in South Africa
Waitrose products are to be sold in South Africa after the grocer struck an export deal with local retailer Fruit & Veg City.
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NewsDixons and Carphone Warehouse merger talks signal synced future
Dixons is poised to plug into hundreds more high street shops by creating a formidable click-and-collect offer with Carphone Warehouse if a merger of the two goes ahead.
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NewsJon Rudoe promoted to Sainsbury's digital and technology director
Sainsbury’s online director Jon Rudoe has been promoted to digital and technology director, joining the retailer’s operating board and taking overall responsibility for the business’ technological development.
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NewsArcadia’s Sir Philip Green launches innovative work experience scheme
Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia fashion retail business has launched an innovative work experience scheme designed to address the frequent disconnect between education and business.