All Retail Week articles in July 18 2014 – Page 2
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NewsKiddicare owner confident in revival and defends store closure plans
Kiddicare’s new owner Endless remains confident it can restore the maternity retailer to health and has defended store closure proposals.
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NewsWinter is coming as Game of Thrones inspires new Ocado collection
Ocado has curated a range of meats fit for any Stark’s dinner table in their Game of Thrones-inspired collection at last week’s Christmas show.
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OpinionComment: Lidl’s success is linked to its varied international offer
Lidl tailoring its country-by-country retail offer will continue to improve the discounter’s position both in the UK and across Europe.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, eBay and Tesco
Retail news round-up on July 17, 2014: Amazon improves Prime delivery, Ebay quarterly revenues surge 13% and Tesco apologises after Ramadan controversy
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NewsMothercare boss Newton-Jones unveils 'modernising' turnaround plan
Mothercare’s new chief executive Mark Newton-Jones has unveiled a turnaround plan to “fix the basics” at the maternity specialist.
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NewsSports Direct reports surging sales and profits in full year
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has reported retail like-for-like sales increased 10.5% and profits soared by 19.8% for its full year.
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NewsAo.com quarterly like-for-likes jump 30% as it prepares for German launch
Electricals etailer Ao.com like-for-likes jumped 30% in the three months to June 30 as it prepares to launch Ao.de site in Germany.
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AnalysisGarden Centre Group rebrands back to Wyevale to align the brand
The Garden Centre Group is rebranding back to Wyevale Garden Centres in what’s thought to be the first instance of a retailer changing its name to reflect multichannel shopping habits.
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NewsMothercare to take online sales hit as it shifts to full-price focus
Mothercare expects to take an online sales hit in the short term as new boss Mark Newton-Jones puts full-price sales at the heart of strategy.
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AnalysisSports Direct's full-year results: What the analysts say
Sports Direct posted underlying pre-tax profit up 19.8% to £249.3m in its full-year to April 27. Retail Week takes a look at what the analysts say.
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NewsNick Bubb’s verdict: Sports Direct - challenging targets?
Mike Ashley is keen to encourage Sports Direct staff to work even harder to hit the company’s EBITDA target, but is this year’s target that challenging?
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NewsMothercare’s first-quarter results: What the analysts say
Find out what the analysts make of Mothercare revealing a 0.9% rise in UK like-for-likes for the 15 weeks to July 12 as it welcomes new boss Mark Newton-Jones.
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OpinionBlog: Death, taxes and negative customer feedback
You’ve probably heard some version of Benjamin Franklin’s famous words: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” I propose an addendum to this list: negative customer feedback.
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NewsMayor of London pledges further £9m to improve capital's high streets
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has committed a further £9m to rejuvenate the capital’s town centres, which are under pressure from etailers and retail parks.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How do I ensure my shop is compliant with the Energy Act?
Guidance from the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has been scarce, although a new consultation paper is expected.
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AnalysisCampaign of the Week: Ikea's ad is such stuff as dreams are made on
The latest Ikea TV advert is a departure from furniture retailer ads that depict families sitting around looking pleased with themselves in newly furnished homes.
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NewsBonmarché targets more affluent shoppers with Ann Harvey relaunch
Bonmarché is targeting a more affluent customer with the relaunch of plus-size brand Ann Harvey a year after its disappearance from the high street.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are the big grocers victims of anti-corporate sentiment among shoppers?
The big grocers are all looking to reconnect with customers as sales decline. Retail Week takes a look at whether anti-corporate sentiment is affecting the supermarkets.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Newton-Jones arrives as Mothercare's new CEO
Retail Week’s cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Mothercare’s appointment of Newton-Jones as the retailer’s permanent chief executive.
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InterviewQ&A: Coast's global digital and strategy director Jess Shepherd
Jess Shepherd, global digital and strategy director of Coast talks to Retail Week her proudest achievement and the England rugby team.