All Retail Week articles in June 2021 – Page 5
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NewsBoohoo records surge in first quarter sales despite international ‘uncertainty’
Boohoo has posted a strong uplift in sales during its first quarter against strong comparitives, with the US and UK driving momentum.
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NewsTesco rejoins BRC at ‘important moment for retail’
Tesco has rejoined the British Retail Consortium (BRC) three years after quitting the trade association.
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NewsH&M sales rise despite European closures
H&M recorded strong sales in the second quarter despite the impact of the pandemic on various markets.
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NewsCarrefour launches customer data platform for third-party brands
Grocery giant Carrefour, one of the world’s biggest retailers, has unveiled a shopper data, personalisation and media platform designed to enhance customer insight and relationships.
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DataData: 84% of retail staff say pandemic has damaged their mental health
A new survey has found that the mental health of retail staff has been among the worst affected by occupation in the UK, with issues around burnout and financial pressures particularly prevalent.
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NewsAsda and Co-op partner with Unilever on refillable packaging trials
Both Asda and the Co-op are partnering with Unilever on a new refillable packaging trial, featuring some of the FMCG giant’s biggest brands.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Could sustainability labels spark a better future for fashion?
As H&M becomes the first major retailer to add sustainability credentials to individual items of clothing in partnership with the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), Retail Week explores what the move could mean for the fashion industry.
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Retail VoiceBrand health and your business: is your brand fit for the future?
Brands must ensure they inspire excitement and a sense of belonging to stay relevant, says Richie Heron, vice-president for product methodology at Toluna.
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Opinion‘The Amazon effect, excess space and the pandemic are driving retail evolution’
If we cast our minds back 20 years or more, most brands had very few standalone sites, preferring to operate via wholesale or concessions in department stores.
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NewsDebenhams targets high street return as owner Boohoo bids to woo beauty brands
Debenhams is plotting a return to the high street under new owner Boohoo as it attempts to strike deals with major beauty brands.
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Future Leaders‘The choices we make today will have a lasting impact on diversity and inclusion’
Fresh from hosting Retail Week’s Be Inspired virtual conference 2021, TV presenter and Wonder Women founder Ria Hebden reflects on how businesses must empower women and underrepresented groups to fulfil their true potential or risk both losing talent and alienating consumers
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NewsCompetition watchdog greenlights Issa brothers’ Asda takeover
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has greenlit the Issa brothers and TDR Capital takeover of Asda, allowing the new owners to push forward with their new strategy for the grocery giant.
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NewsUrban Outfitters rolls out Qlik tech for in-store reporting
Urban Outfitters is implementing the Qlik Sense platform for in-store reporting, providing near real-time data to inform decision-making
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GalleryStore gallery: Luxury rental platform Rotaro’s colourful Carnaby pop-up
Premium womenswear rental platform Rotaro has launched a pop-up in London’s Carnaby Street in a bid to be closer to its community.
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NewsGovernment gives retailers stay of execution with rent moratorium extension
The government has extended the commercial rent moratorium, preventing landlords from evicting tenants for failing to pay rent for another nine months.
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Opinion‘The lesson from Supreme is that retailers need more than customers – they need fans’
A tale of two fashion retailers. In May 2020, US company J Crew filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A few months later, Supreme was bought by VF Corporation for $2.1bn (£1.6bn).
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NewsDriver shortage leading to rising food waste, Tesco warns
Tesco has revealed that a shortage of HGV drivers is adding to food waste.
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NewsDr Martens’ sales and profits rise in IPO year
Footwear retailer and brand Dr Martens has reported increased sales and profits for the year that brought its IPO.
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NewsHalfords drives profit growth as it accelerates transformation
Halfords has reported a strong full-year performance after increased demand for categories such as cycling, partly fuelled by the pandemic.
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GalleryStore gallery: Primark extends to 14th market with first Czech store
Primark has opened its first ever Czech store on Prague’s Wenceslas Square.