All Retail Week articles in June 2021 – Page 7
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NewsFrom pubs to Whitehall – lessons from six businesses beating retail on social mobility
Social mobility has rocketed to the top of the business agenda in the wake of the coronavirus crisis as companies ramp up efforts to close the opportunity gap.
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Opinion‘Employers that shy away from flexibility are missing out on a wealth of untapped talent’
Gender equality will never be achieved unless employers think differently about parental leave, argues John Lewis Partnership people director Nikki Humphrey
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AnalysisRevealed: UK consumers’ top 16 best-loved brands
UK consumers have revealed their most-loved brands and just a handful of retailers dominate when it comes to best stores, website, delivery service and value for money, according to Retail Week’s new free report The CX Factor.
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Retail VoiceThe data demand: retail’s key to staying one step ahead
Retailers must harness data in the most efficient way to come out of the pandemic era unscathed, says Alex Cresswell, regional sales director for retail at Tableau.
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NewsJoules profits ahead of expectations as reopened store sales thrive
Joules has said it expects its full-year profits to be ahead of analyst expectations after a stellar year for ecommerce and rebounding store sales.
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NewsJohn Lewis expands furniture rental service after strong demand
Department store group John Lewis is to extend its furniture rental offer following a successful pilot.
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NewsFacebook to add Shops to WhatsApp as it expands ecommerce offering
Facebook is expanding its Shops and Shops Ads products to other platforms under its umbrella including WhatsApp and Instagram.
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NewsMorrisons’ private-equity suitor told to up the ante as backlash continues
The private-equity firm behind rebuffed interest in Morrisons has been told to up its potential offer as the backlash against a mooted takeover of the grocer continues.
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AnalysisRetail 100: 21 names soon to be snapping at your heels
Alongside the annual Retail 100 ranking, Retail Week’s team of journalists have highlighted the ones to watch, emerging leaders that they believe have high potential to influence the industry’s future
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Retail VoiceThe pandemic reminded us that retail is a people business
Despite advances in technology, people are still the most vital element of an organisation, says Laurent Homeyer, strategic industry advisor for retail and hospitality at Workday
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OpinionWorldview: Walmart and Target prove the doomsters wrong on future of stores
When the pandemic shut stores across the US in early 2020, it did not take long for a chorus of doomsters to predict that the end was nigh for physical retail.
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NewsPoundland owner posts rise in sales and profits
Pepco, owner of the the Poundland chain in the UK, has reported increased sales and earnings in its first half.
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NewsM&S launches Live Expert in partnership with Go Instore and Appointedd
Marks & Spencer has launched M&S Live Expert, in partnership with Go Instore and Appointedd, to recreate in-store furniture and homewares services for online shoppers.
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NewsHarrods to open H beauty stores in Edinburgh, Bristol and Newcastle
Harrods is set to open three new H beauty stores across the UK following the successful launch of the new format last year.
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Opinion‘Morrisons – the buy-out barons have some explaining to do’
The controversy instantly ignited by the possibility of private equity gobbling up Morrisons should be an amber light for the big buy-out houses.
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NewsConsumer confidence flattens as threat of inflation curbs growth
Consumer confidence remained flat in June as lingering coronavirus restrictions combined with the threat of inflation dampened growth.
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Opinion‘For the retail jobs market, this is the calm before the storm’
Monday was meant to herald England’s so-called ‘Freedom Day’. Initially planned for June 21, it has now been delayed until July 19 at the earliest.
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DataData: Sales soar as Amazon toasts most successful Prime Day ever
Amazon has had its most successful Prime Day in the event’s history, with the tech giant raking in an estimated $11.2bn (£8.0bn) in sales during the two-day event.
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NewsDebenhams launches first brand campaign since Boohoo takeover
Debenhams is launching its first new campaign since being acquired by Boohoo, adding .com to its name to reintroduce itself to customers as a pureplay department store.