All Retail Week articles in January 24 2014 – Page 3
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AnalysisVideo: Primark launches a fitness focused campaign
Primark hasn’t used its marketing campaigns to focus on a particular category before, making this bid to embrace the fitness market a new move for the fast-fashion retailer and one that follows in the footsteps of rivals such as H&M.
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OpinionComment: NRF - Big ideas for a small world
The retail year had its usual big start in the Big Apple last week with thousands attending the Big Show of the National Retail Federation.
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NewsVictoria's Secret to open 12,000 sq ft store at Brent Cross
US lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret is to open a 12,000 sq ft store at Brent Cross shopping centre.
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OpinionComment: Walden’s promotion points to retail’s future
The appointment of John Walden to the top job at Home Retail Group may be one of the most unsurprising successions to play out in UK retail.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: WHSmith - the more things change the more they stay the same
The Christmas trading update from WHSmith was the first from new chief executive Stephen Clarke, but the more things change the more they stay the same.
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OpinionComment: Will there be appetite for a McColl’s float?
Now that the retail sector temperature can be measured in the wake of the bulk of the January trading statements, a variety of privately held retailers are considering whether to float.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Winners and losers in the Christmas league table
Christmas was, as ever, a different experience for each retailer with performances across the industry varying widely.
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GalleryIn pictures: Co-op pilots store targeting food-to-go shoppers
The Co-op’s latest store model is designed to appeal to customers shopping for their main evening meal and features an increased food-to-go offer.
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OpinionComment: George brand extension provides impetus for Asda’s non-food growth
Using the George brand to reinvigorate its home offer will allow Asda to take full advantage of a housing market recovery in 2014, and establish itself as a serious player in the homewares market.
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NewsThe Co-op slashes prices on essential items
The Co-op has today slashed the price of several essential items as it goes head-to-head with the big four grocers and aims to entice shoppers under financial pressure as they await January payday.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Hotel Chocolat, Sports Direct, Debenhams, United Carpets and eBay
Retail news round-up on January 23, 2014: Hotel Chocolat revives stake sales; Sports Direct and Debenhams set for crunch meeting today, United Carpets and Floors2Go change pricing practices after OFT probe; eBay activist investor calls for PayPal spin-off
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NewsUnited Carpets and Floors2Go change pricing strategies after OFT probe
Floorings firms United Carpets and Floors2Go have agreed to change their pricing practices after an OFT investigation.
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NewsHotel Chocolat revives stake sale process
Confectionery retailer Hotel Chocolat is reviving its bid to sell a significant minority share in the £100m business this year.
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NewsSports Direct and Debenhams set for crunch meeting today
Debenhams boss Michael Sharp and Sports Direct chief executive Dave Forsey are set to meet today to explore how the two retailers can work together.
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NewsEtailer My-Wardrobe vows to stop discounting as it goes on hiring spree
Etailer My-Wardrobe has vowed to stop discounting and has refocused its product to its core customer as it makes a raft of new appointments.
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NewsJD Sports to open national chain of gyms
JD Sports is to open a string of low cost health clubs as it eyes significant market share in the fitness sector.
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NewsPoundland reveals record Christmas driven by its broader customer appeal
Poundland has driven up sales to reveal a “record” Christmas partly driven by the broadening appeal of the value retailer’s offer as it served more customers than ever before.
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NewsGrocery staffing levels drop over difficult Christmas
The number of hours worked in the grocery sector fell year-on-year over Christmas for the first time since 2008.
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OpinionComment: Poundland has surged ahead of rivals to charm the middle classes
Poundland today reported a ‘record’ Christmas as year-on-year total gross sales surged 12.4% to £348.8m in its third quarter. Prospects for the year ahead, as the retailer eyes a public listing, are positive.
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NewsRetail sales grow 'modestly' in January as shoppers recover from Christmas
Retail sales increased “modestly” in the year to January as shoppers recover from the spending splurge over Christmas.