All Retail Week articles in February 7 2014 – Page 2
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AnalysisAnalysis: Innovation at Retail Week Live
Innovation is a crucial weapon in retailers’ armouries and Retail Week Live will recognise the best of the best.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Sir Terry Leahy and Nick Robertson on why delivery has become so crucial
Few would have predicted a decade ago that fulfilment would become the difference between making a sale or not but few would contest now that it plays a huge role.
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NewsMothercare to extend online appeal with eBay partnership
Mothercare is one of a raft of retailers to team up with eBay for the marketplace’s baby and toddler shop launch as the maternity specialist seeks to claw back share from Amazon.
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NewsOcado boss confident on Morrisons’ success online
Ocado boss Tim Steiner has defended Morrisons’ fledgling online grocery service after early research indicated the much-hyped launch in the Midlands failed to entice customers.
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AnalysisInnovation watch: Tea Connection - the Argentinian retailer reinventing the simple cuppa
An Argentinian tea retailer seeks to elevate the simple cuppa and encourage their customers to explore and discover a rich and varied subject.
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OpinionComment: Look beyond losses to see Ocado’s success
The ongoing scepticism from certain quarters about Ocado’s ability to turn a profit has become a familiar companion to the online grocer’s results.
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AnalysisWebinar: Fulfilment key to Christmas success, says HoF's Andy Harding
One of the biggest lessons learnt this Christmas was that retailers’ fulfilment models need to be better prepared to offer delivery as close to the big day as possible to cater for the last-minute shopping frenzy.
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GalleryIn pictures: Paperchase unveils Piccadilly flagship
Paperchase opened an 1,800 sq ft flagship store in London’s Piccadilly this morning to cater for the area’s affluent demographic.
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NewsSuperGroup boss says discounting at Christmas tarnishes a product's value
SuperGroup boss Julian Dunkerton said its decision to focus on full-price sales helped drive a sales rise over Christmas.
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NewsMade.com staff sleep over to beat tube strike
Quirky London-based furniture etailer Made.com’s staff enjoyed some suite dreams this week as they bedded down at its Notting Hill showroom.
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NewsOcado’s departing co-founder Jason Gissing sells shares worth £15m
Ocado’s departing co-founder and commercial director Jason Gissing sold three million shares in the online grocer the day he revealed his retirement.
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NewsPlastic bag levy plans for England branded a 'complete mess'
The Government’s plans for a 5p plastic bag charge have been branded a “complete mess” by a cross-party committee of MPs.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What is the best way to adopt new technology?
Despite vast investment, retail IT projects routinely fail to deliver. Retailers spend a lot of time and effort on increasingly sophisticated technology, so how should they be developing and adopting it?
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OpinionRetail surgery: What impact will wearable technology have on retail?
Wearables, or wearable technologies, are different to mobile devices.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize 'back on track' under new boss John Browett
Monsoon Accessorize celebrated a happy anniversary after returning to the black last year under new chief executive John Browett.
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AnalysisVideo: HMV Presents Awards Season
The red-carpet season is upon us and HMV is on a push to capture some of the movie buzz with the launch of its first cinema advertising campaign in five years.
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NewsPoundland poised to make continental debut in Spain
Poundland is to open its first stores in Continental Europe with plans for 10 in Spain under the Dealz fascia, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Monsoon Accessorize, Poundland, Atterley Road and New Look
Retail news round-up on February 7, 2014: Monsoon Accessorize back in the black, Poundland to open first stores in mainland Europe, Leahy and Willett back Atterley Road and New Look considers converting stores to menswear shops.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis posts 4.9% sales rise driven by online
John Lewis reported “solid” sales last week driven by a strong performance in its online and electricals divisions.
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NewsTerry Leahy and Bob Willett back fashion website Atterley Road
Former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy and former Best Buy international head Bob Willett have backed an investment in fashion etailer Atterley Road.