All Retail Week articles in March 11 2016 – Page 2
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sunday trading and Aldi
Retail news round-up on March 9, 2016: SNP to vote against Sunday trading extension, and Aldi boosts online product category.
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OpinionOpinion: Why the Budget needs to bring action on business rates
George Osborne must deliver a better business rate deal, not just for the survival of bricks-and-mortar retail but for the sake of communities
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NewsHotel Chocolat to float on AIM to 'accelerate' growth plans
Hotel Chocolat intends to float on the London Stock Exchange market for smaller firms, AIM, as it plots more store openings.
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NewsSunday trading shake-up hangs in the balance as opposition mounts
The government faces a possible defeat over its plans to shake-up Sunday trading laws as the SNP is set to reject the proposals.
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NewsTesco eyes mobile expansion with bid to buy O2 out of JV
Tesco is looking to make a further push into the UK mobile market by buying the stake of Tesco Mobile it does not already own, according to reports.
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NewsWyevale Garden Centres names former Toys R Us boss as chief executive
Wyevale Garden Centres has appointed former Toys R Us UK boss Roger Mclaughlan as its new chief executive.
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NewsZara owner Inditex’s profits jump as like-for-likes up 8.5%
Zara owner Inditex has posted a sharp rise in full-year profits and sales as it continued its global store expansion plans.
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NewsHotel Chocolat float marks retailer's 'coming of age', says boss Thirlwell
Hotel Chocolat co-founder and boss Angus Thirlwell has hailed the retailer’s intention to float as “a coming of age” for the business.
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NewsMike Ashley urged to appear before MPs or risk contempt
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has been warned he could be in contempt of the House of Commons if he refuses to give evidence to MPs.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Personalised online marketplace My Beauty Matches
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week My Beauty Matches is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Hotel Chocolat’s flotation on the AIM in numbers
After revealing its intention to float, Retail Week takes a closer look at the numbers potential Hotel Chocolat investors will be poring over.
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NewsRetail Diary: Hotel Chocolat's cocoa contracts and Kanye jets East to Ikea
Hotel Chocolat’s cocoa contracts, Screwfix’s mistaken identity, Kanye West flies East for Ikea visit and Greggs launches nappuccino pods.
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NewsWaitrose ramps up targeted customer promotions with Ecrebo partnership
Waitrose has drafted in point-of-sale marketing specialists Ecrebo as the grocer bids to ramp up targeted customer promotions in its stores.
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NewsIkea uses interactive video to boost loyalty scheme engagement
Ikea has created a personalised video for its loyalty card holders in the UK which it plans to roll out globally to boost brand engagement.
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NewsYoox Net-a-Porter unveils stellar results as EBITDA and revenues rocket
Fashion etailer Yoox Net-a-Porter has increased profits and revenues 31%, following the merger between the two luxury ecommerce rivals.
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NewsGovernment defeated over Sunday trading law shake-up
MPs have voted against controversial government plans to allow large shops to open longer on Sundays in England and Wales.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Burberry, Reiss and more
Retail news round-up on March 10, 2016: BHS staff face immediate pension cut; multiple investors built stake in Burberry; and Reiss close to selling substantial stake to Warburg Pincus.
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OpinionOpinion: Mixed track record of CVAs puts BHS and Beales on a knife-edge
CVAs can be a effective option for embattled retailers, but history is littered with examples where it was an ill-suited approach to pursue.
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NewsMorrisons full-year profits fall but trading improves in fourth quarter
Morrisons full-year profits and sales have declined but the grocer has delivered an improving performance and will continue to invest in its turnaround.
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NewsArgos like-for-likes fall but retailer reports improving trend over the year
Argos like-for-likes fell 1.1% in the eight weeks to February 27, hampered by declining sales of electricals.