All Retail Week articles in July 29 2011 – Page 4
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GalleryTopshop: Old kid on the block
As young fashion retailer Forever 21 opens on Oxford Street, John Ryan visits Topshop’s flagship to see if new competition can stand up to the shopping destination’s home of fashion
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OpinionRetail surgery: How do I make sure I don't lose customers through poor service?
I want to make sure I don’t lose any customers through poor service, but I don’t want to spend too much on staff hours? How can I solve this issue?
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NewsTesco enlists help from schoolchildren
Tesco does like to start ’em young – Philip Clarke started in the branch his father managed at 14.
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OpinionPutting self-help into practice
Ian Cheshire rightly champions the credo of ‘self-help’ – a tendentious but apt mantra for our leading do-it-yourselfer – for all retailers in these difficult times.
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NewsDebenhams axes Jane Norman concessions
Department store Debenhams has terminated its concession agreement with Jane Norman after talks with its new owner Edinburgh Woollen Mill broke down.
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OpinionEnough already! No more shops
Opening more branches is no shortcut to enhanced profits. Improve what’s there.
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NewsZara UK full year profits surge
Fast fashion chain Zara’s UK business posted a sharp full-year profits jump as it cut back on spending.
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NewsLandsbanki director takes seat on Iceland board
Gunnar Sigurdsson, former managing director of collapsed Icelandic retail group Baugur, has been asked to stand down from the board of Iceland Foods so Landsbanki can take full control of the sale of its stake in the retailer.
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NewsProfits fall at Original Factory Shop
Value department store group Original Factory Shop has posted a fall in profits after a “challenging year” but is confident of continued long-term growth.
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NewsAshley calls for Blacks chairman to resign
Billionaire Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has called for the resignation of Blacks chairman David Bernstein.
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NewsTesco's online marketplace faces challenges from beauty brands
Tesco’s plans for an online marketplace to rival Amazon may not be able to stock all beauty brands as some are reluctant to be linked with the Tesco name.
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NewsBalderton Capital takes stake in online retailer Achica
Private equity fund Balderton Capital has taken an undisclosed stake in online homewares retailer Achica.
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NewsAquascutum secures £8m loan
Luxury retailer Aquascutum has secured an £8m bank loan to help finance the loss-making business.
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NewsFlying Brands enters red and renegotiates financing after difficult first half
Flying Brands entered the red and was forced to renegotiate its financing after a difficult first half.
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NewsTJ Hughes stores sold to Lewis's Home Retail
TJ Hughes administrators have sold four of the collapsed retailer’s stores to Lewis’s Home Retail.
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NewsAurora launches 90-minute delivery outside London
Aurora Fashions is rolling out its 90 minute delivery service in Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow and Edinburgh from lunchtime tomorrow.
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AnalysisHow to mix digital marketing campaigns with traditional media
As the digital world continues to grow apace, it leaves retailers in a quandary. How should traditional media marry with digital marketing campaigns? Sarah Butler reports
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AnalysisAffiliate marketing: Online retailers’ best friend
Affiliate marketing is invaluable for retailers, but many forget its value in promoting full-price product. Alison Clements looks at how to get more from your affiliate marketing budget
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AnalysisCrowd sourcing for retailers
Crowd sourcing can form the basis of brilliant marketing. Rebecca Thomson finds out how retailers can use their customer base to inform their campaigns