All Retail Week articles in July 2022
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsPret a Manger strikes deal with Reliance to expand into India
Pret a Manger has joined forces with Reliance Industries to expand into India.
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NewsExclusive: Burberry poaches Kingfisher sustainability lead
Burberry has appointed Caroline Laurie as its new vice-president for corporate responsibility.
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GalleryStore gallery: Beauty Pie opens first standalone pop-up shop in London
Beauty Pie has opened its first ever standalone pop-up store in London’s Covent Garden.
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AnalysisRetail 100: Five names forecast to have a huge impact in 2023
The 16 people Retail Week predicts will either be at the helm of UK retailers in the next few years or are already leading a burgeoning brand set to become an even bigger name
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NewsPret a Manger sales soar boosted by regional store growth
Pret a Manger has recorded soaring sales, beating its ambitions to double the business over the next five years.
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NewsAmazon launches e-cargo bike fleet in London
Amazon has created a new fleet of e-cargo bikes and on-foot delivery staff to replace van deliveries in London.
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NewsAO shares plummet as insurer cuts cover
Questions have been raised over AO’s finances after its credit insurer reduced its cover.
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Opinion‘Tesco–Heinz spat must be the last retailer–supplier row to play out in public’
When two food retailing superpowers collide, the fallout is bound to create shockwaves.
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NewsSainsbury’s reports sales drop as finance chief steps down
Sainsbury’s has posted a fall in first-quarter sales and named a new chief financial officer to replace Kevin O’Byrne.
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NewsVery Group drafts in former Walmart director as chief executive
Online retailer Very Group has appointed an ex-Walmart executive to become chief executive as Henry Birch stands down after four and a half years in charge.
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DataData: Value is top concern for families amid cost-of-living crisis, M&S survey reveals
A survey by Marks & Spencer has found that financial worries are top of consumers’ concerns this summer.
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NewsM&S defends Rowe bonus in face of significant investor revolt
Marks & Spencer has defended its stance on director remuneration – including that of departing chief executive Steve Rowe – after a substantial proportion of investors opposed the package.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Sainsbury’s boss Roberts’ key takeaways on inflation, suppliers and staff pay
Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts faced questions on everything from inflation and supplier relationships, to staff pay and Argos’ ongoing underperformance as he presented details of first-quarter trading to the media this week.
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Retail VoiceWhy the concept of ‘retail’ is ready for a refresh
The retail sector has been through a lot of upheaval over the last couple of years, however Elavon’s Michael Bosshammer explains why it is more than ready for a revival
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AnalysisThe great service shortfall: Tackling retail’s new pandemic
Customer service levels were hammered during the pandemic, but the era of ‘Covid-forgiveness’ among consumers is over.
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NewsAO launches £40m share placing after insurer cuts cover
Pureplay electricals giant AO is aiming to raise £40m through a share placing weeks after its credit insurance for suppliers was cut.
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NewsTesco squares up to Mars Petcare in fresh supplier standoff over price
Tesco has become embroiled in its second major supplier spat in a month and has pulled Mars Petcare products from shelves while it renegotiates on price.
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NewsFootfall hammered by cost-of-living concerns despite platinum jubilee boost
Shopper numbers were boosted by the platinum jubilee in June, but footfall is expected to remain behind pre-pandemic levels for the “foreseeable future” as the cost-of-living crisis impacts consumer behaviour.
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AnalysisDeep dive: The Mega Sale days turning Christmas on its head
The Christmas shopping period – historically heavily weighted towards the first three-and-a-half weeks of December following the traditional end-of-November payday – is now effectively a multi-month affair.
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NewsCurrys posts rise in profit but warns of ‘uncertain’ outlook
Currys has posted an increase in full-year earnings but cautioned that “the outlook for consumer spending is uncertain” as the cost-of-living crisis mounts.