All Retail Week articles in January 9 2015 – Page 4
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NewsSir Stuart Rose-backed Taggstar raises funding from VC firm Ariadne Capital
Real-time data tool Taggstar, which is backed by Sir Stuart Rose, has received £500,000 in funding from venture capital firm Ariadne Capital.
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AnalysisVideo: Takeaways from Marks & Spencer's Christmas trading update
Following Marks & Spencer’s Christmas update, Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald assesses the bellwether retailer’s performance.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: No jam for M&S today – maybe tomorrow?
Marks & Spencer continues to promise that things will soon get better for the struggling retailer, but somehow they never do.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Tesco boss Dave Lewis plans to turn around the business
This morning Dave Lewis posted Tesco’s Christmas trading and unveiled some first steps towards turning around the troubled giant.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How will digital technology change shopping in 2015?
Using digital technology to offer a tailored experience to shoppers is not necessarily a new trend, but it’s one that’s yet to reach its full potential.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: John Lewis and Next are retail’s Christmas stars
Retail Week’s cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on John Lewis and Next being retail’s big winners over the festive period.
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GalleryStore gallery: Happy Socks opens first UK standalone store in Covent Garden
Swedish retailer Happy Socks has opened its first standalone UK store in Covent Garden, using bold store design to make an impact.
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NewsZalando attempts to boldly go where no shoe has gone before
Zalando tries (and fails) to send a shoe to space, Ikea settles down in a Russian cinema and Currys ramps up for Black Friday 2015.
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OpinionComment: Black Friday showed us that investing in fulfilment is critical
Retailers that prioritise omnichannel fulfilment will be better equipped to deal with peaks in trading that events such as Black Friday bring.
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NewsStrong start for Dreams and Oak Furniture Land in January Sales
Furniture retailers’ January Sales have got off to an encouraging start as they carry the momentum they built up last year into 2015.
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OpinionComment: Does Bank’s administration preface a year of consolidation?
Barely a week into 2015 and Bank has already gone into administration, setting a dour tone for what will be a trying year for retail.
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InterviewQ&A: GameStop international boss on Zing Pop Culture and reopening UK shops
GameStop international executive vice-president Michael Mauler, a speaker at Retail Week Live, discusses the gaming retailer’s strategy.
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GalleryStore gallery: Decathlon picks up the pace with Croydon store opening
Decathlon is embarking on an opening spree to treble its UK store tally in three years. Retail Week visits the new branch in Croydon.
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NewsAmerican Apparel strengthens its sexual harassment rules
American Apparel has strengthened rules to prevent sexual harassment among employees after firing controversial founder Dov Charney.
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NewsDick's Sporting Goods rumoured to be in talks to go private
US retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods is reportedly holding early-stage conversations with a number of buyout firms about going private.
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NewsTesco downgraded to junk status by credit ratings agency
Credit ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded its rating on Tesco, forecasting the grocer will continue to be rocked by a competitive market.
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NewsWet Seal closes 338 stores and could seek bankruptcy protection
US fashion retailer Wet Seal closed 338 of its stores this week, resulting in the termination of 3,695 full and part-time roles.
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NewsMorrisons revealed as lead sponsor of Great Run series
Morrisons has become the title sponsor of the Great Run series, which includes major road running event the Great North Run.
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NewsLidl unveils line of Scottish Highlandwear for Burns Night
Lidl plans to release a range of traditional Scottish Highlandwear on January 15 to help customers celebrate this year’s Burns Night.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Bank and USC woes highlight challenges young-fashion sector faces
2015 is shaping up to be a bad year for young-fashion retailers after Bank’s collapse on Wednesday and USC poised to appoint administrators.