All Retail Week articles in February 7 2014 – Page 8
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News
SuperGroup 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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Gallery
In 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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Analysis
Webinar: 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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Opinion
Comment: 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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Analysis
Innovation 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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News
Ocado 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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News
Mothercare 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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Analysis
Analysis: 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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Analysis
Analysis: 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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Analysis
Analysis: How succession planning can help you find the perfect retail chief executive
Sainsbury’s commercial director Mike Coupe is set to take over as chief executive from Justin King later this year. But a finding boss can be a difficult process which succession planning can help with.
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Opinion
Comment: Mixed messages for retail economy in 2014
There have rarely been so many mixed messages about what really is going on with the economy and what 2014 will look like. It seems we are enjoying rapid economic recovery.
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News
Intu gets green light for £100m Watford development
Shopping centre owner Intu has received planning consent for its £100m plan to redevelop Watford town centre and refurbish its existing shopping centre.
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News
Former B&Q boss Martyn Phillips backs leadership training venture
Former B&Q chief executive Martyn Phillips has bought an equity stake in leadership training business Leading Edge.
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News
First online pound shop launches ahead of Poundshop.com debut
An online pound shop has launched this week for the first time, pipping Poundland co-founder Steve Smith’s Poundshop.com venture to the post.
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News
French Connection shaves £1m off expected full-year pre-tax losses
French Connection has revealed it expects to deliver better annual results than originally forecast, shaving £1m off its pre-tax losses.
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Opinion
Comment: Overseas retailers join the race to float
While British retailers line up to float, overseas groups are also eyeing London listings.
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News
Topshop and Topman to open giant flagship on Fifth Avenue
Topshop and Topman are set to launch on Fifth Avenue in New York this autumn with a giant flagship store.
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News
Argos and Homebase demand rebate from suppliers
Argos and Homebase are the latest retailers to demand a rebate from suppliers.
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News
January Sales push shop price deflation to deepest level since 2006
Shop price deflation in January accelerated to its deepest level since December 2006 as retailers slashed prices in the post-Christmas Sales.
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News
Sainsbury’s boss Justin King warns prices could rise in independent Scotland
Sainsbury’s outgoing chief executive Justin King has cautioned food prices could rise in an independent Scotland.