All Retail Week articles in February 7 2014 – Page 5
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AnalysisAnalysis: Monsoon Accessorize boss John Browett reveals four-year growth strategy
Monsoon Accessorize boss John Browett reveals how he plans to drive growth at the fashion retailer after he pulled it back into the black in its 40th year.
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NewsKaren Millen to open Knightsbridge flagship with working design studio
Karen Millen is to open a flagship store in Knightsbridge with a working design studio to offer bespoke pieces.
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NewsTesco opens first F&F shops in the Philippines
Tesco has opened its first F&F stores in the Philippines, in the latest stage of its ambition to build a global fashion brand.
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NewsTesco's Indian partner Trent hires former House of Fraser director
Tesco’s Indian partner Trent has hired former House of Fraser executive Richard Wayment as its chief retail operations officer as the UK giant steps up its presence in the Asian nation.
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NewsAurum hires former Ralph Lauren executive as new boss
Jeweller Aurum has hired former Ralph Lauren EMEA president Brian Duffy as its new group chief executive.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What is the Oculus Rift and how could it be used in retail?
The Oculus Rift is a virtual reality headset that provides a completely immersive experience, allowing users to feel as though they are present in a virtual world.
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AnalysisMorrisons' founding family's plans to take it private: What the analysts say
Morrisons’ founding family, which has a 9% stake in the supermarket chain, have approached private equity firms to take the listed grocer private. Retail Week takes a look at the City’s reaction to the news.
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GalleryIn pictures: Retailers bring products to life with virtual reality
As 3D agency Inition gears up to deliver an interactive virtual reality experience for Topshop this weekend, Retail Week takes a look at what other projects it has worked on with retailers.
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NewsLondon Designer Outlet attracts 1 million shoppers
London Designer Outlet welcomed 1 million visitors in its first 11 weeks of trading.
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NewsMorrisons founding family mulls £7bn deal to take it private
Morrisons’ founding family has been sounding out private equity firms to attempt to take the listed grocer private.
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GalleryIn pictures: Skincare brand Caudalie opens first London store
French skincare brand Caudalie has opened its first UK store in Monmouth Street, London.
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NewsVideo: Topshop gives shoppers London Fashion Week virtual front row experience
Fashion retailer Topshop will give its customers the chance to sit on the front row at London Fashion Week in a virtual reality experience.
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NewsLush trademarks Amazon UK boss' name for toilet products
Lush has registered the name of Amazon UK boss Christopher North as a trademark for toilet products, it has emerged following the cosmetics retailer’s High Court infringement battle with the online giant.
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NewsTesco to restructure its middle management
Tesco is restructuring its middle management in a shake-up that could lead to positions at the UK’s largest grocer being cut.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco and Bestway
Retail news round-up on February 12, 2014: Tesco plans restructure at middle management level, Bestway full year pre-tax profit up.
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OpinionComment: Dixons boss Sebastian James on keeping a retail brand relevant
For the last few years at Dixons – but thankfully no longer – my team and I have been the worried-looking doctors and nurses clustered round the bedside of this Great British institution.
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AnalysisAmazon’s trademark infringement: What do retailers need to know?
Amazon is adjudged to have infringed Lush’s trademark by diverting customers to similar products through online searches, Retail Week looks at the implications.
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NewsVente-Privee UK sales soar driven by m-commerce
Flash sales site Vente-Privee UK sales soared 22% in 2013 driven by m-commerce.
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NewsDunelm expands into furniture as first half profits rise
Value homewares retailer Dunelm is expanding into furniture as it seeks to expand the business.
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AnalysisIn the news: Lenta chief executive Jan Dunning profiled
Jan Dunning is feeling chipper. The Dutchman is in London to meet with institutions ahead of his Russian hypermarket chain Lenta’s IPO, which it confirmed last week.