All Retail Week articles in July 11 2014 – Page 7
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News
BrightHouse appoints new chairman as sales and profits grow
Rent-to-own electricals and home retailer BrightHouse has appointed a new chairman as full-year sales and profits jump.
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Analysis
The big question: Would a shareholder revolt harm Sports Direct?
Some Sports Direct shareholders are expected to vote against the re-election of its board in protest of founder Mike Ashley’s bonus. Retail Week asks whether that would harm the business.
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Opinion
Blog: Should retailers automate the returns process?
Returns are a long-term problem for online retailers. The proportion of returned products can reach 40% in some categories, with fashion particularly affected.
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News
Grocery market declines as World Cup fails to boost sales
The grocery market suffered a second consecutive period of year-on-year decline in the four weeks to June 21.
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Gallery
In pictures: Superdrug unveils new high-end format, Beauty Studio
Superdrug has unveiled its new high-end beauty store format, which combines retail with a raft of express beauty treatments.
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Opinion
Comment: Retailers should embrace the new world of digital sharing
Smart retailers have begun to realise that they need to change their strategy for engaging with customers.
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News
Infographic: John Lewis sales rise 8.1% as shoppers snap up Sale bargains
John Lewis sales rose 8.1% to £87.27m in the week to June 28 as customers snapped up bargains in its clearance Sale.
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News
Sports Direct shareholders plan AGM protest over Mike Ashley's bonus
Sports Direct shareholders are expected to vote against the re-election of the chairman Keith Hellawell and other board members at September’s AGM in protest at Mike Ashley’s bonus.
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News
Asda unveils radical restructure: 1,360 redundancies, 5,670 new roles created
Asda has pushed the button on proposals to “radically” restructure its store management teams that are likely to result in 1,360 redundancies.
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Analysis
Analysis: What makes a world class retail board?
The calibre of a company’s board can be the difference between success and failure. Retail Week investigates what qualities a great board and its leaders need.
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Opinion
Nick Bubb’s verdict: Poundland - everywhere to run, nothing to hide
Companies don’t usually hide good news, so it’s not surprising that Poundland now seems happier to talk about like-for-like sales growth.
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Analysis
In pictures: Drapers Retail Week Paypal Etail Awards 2014 winners
The great and the good of the online industry gathered for the Drapers Retail Week Paypal Etail Awards last night where Ao.com, House of Fraser and Very were the big winners.
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Analysis
Video: The Argos and eBay click-and-collect tie-up explained
As Argos reveals it is extending its collection tie-up with eBay to 650 of its stores, this video explains how the partnership works for consumers.