All Retail Week articles in March 20 2015
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: What to expect from Carrefour Poland in 2015
French grocer Carrefour has had a difficult year, but looks ready to expand into Poland with a series of new hypermarkets.
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OpinionComment: So you think retail can be tough? Try the Directorsâ Commando Challenge
As if being a director of a retailer canât be a tough ask, hereâs another challenge that will be equally rewarding.
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AnalysisProfile: Matt Stringer, Mothercareâs new chief operating officer
He made his mark at M&S and Carphone Warehouse. Now Matt Stringer has been promoted to become Mark Newton-Jonesâ right-hand man at Mothercare.
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OpinionComment: Retail revolution is transforming the industry for the better
As online retail becomes increasingly commonplace, it is vital for retailers to innovate every step of the customer journey.
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NewsSofaworks sells stake to Ao.com investor as it seeks to expand store estate
Family-owned Sofaworks has sold a stake in its business to Ao.com investor Bill Holroyd and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA).
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NewsMinimum wage increase will cost retailers hundreds of millions
The national minimum wage will increase by 20p an hour to ÂŁ6.70 from October this year, in a move that will cost UK retailers hundreds of millions of pounds.
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AnalysisSainsburyâs sales dip again: what the analysts say
Sainsburyâs has recorded a fifth consecutive drop in like-for-like sales and is warning of a âchallenging 2015â. Hereâs the analystsâ view.
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OpinionComment: Morrisonsâ disclosure of commercial income should be replicated by others
Morrisons struck a blow for transparency when it posted full-year figures last week and opted to provide âenhanced disclosureâ of commercial income.
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NewsMorrisons boss David Potts will 'listen as hard as possible' to staff and shoppers
New Morrisons chief executive David Potts has pledged to âlisten as hard as I possibly canâ to shoppers and staff in his bid to transform the grocer.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Mike Coupe says the grocery price war will get 'more intense'
Sainsburyâs boss Mike Coupe believes the grocery price war will become âmore intenseâ as supermarket giants continue their fightback against discounters.
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NewsSamsonite sales surge as it prepares aggressive drive on retail sales
Luggage manufacturer Samsonite has reported its highest ever sales figure after a 17% surge last year, as it prepares to push its direct retail sales.
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NewsJohn Lewis parts company with head of IT architecture Julian Burnett
John Lewisâs IT architecture chief Julian Burnett is parting ways with the retailer after three years.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on BHS, Netto and Scottish retail sales
Retail news round-up on March 17, 2015: Retail Acquisitions mull closure of BHS stores; Retail sales in Scotland decline; and Netto plots store openings.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The living wage â should retailers pay up?
A newspaper investigation has criticised retailers for not guaranteeing to pay their staff the living wage. But should retailers be feeling guilty?
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NewsAsda boss Andy Clarke hails Government's business rates review
Asda boss Andy Clarke has hailed the Governmentâs âradicalâ review into business rates as âsignificant progressâ for retailers.
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NewsAmerican Apparel censured for thong bodysuit ad that 'sexualised' a child
American Apparel has received another dressing down from the advertising watchdog after featuring a âsexualisedâ image of a model who appeared underage.
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NewsNetto unveils further store openings as part of Sainsbury's tie up
Danish discounter Netto has revealed it will open two new UK stores in November as part of wider plans to open 15 supermarkets this year.
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NewsMeadowhall shopping centre in Yorkshire poised for ÂŁ50m refurbishment
Yorkshireâs Meadowhall shopping centre is poised to undergo a âsubstantialâ ÂŁ50m refurbishment as part of its 25th birthday celebrations.
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NewsBHS owners deny store closure plans as 52 stores put under review
The future of more than 50 BHS stores has been thrown into question after its new owners put them under review.
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NewsHouse of Fraser and John Lewis execs among New West End Company's new board members
New West End Company has named John Lewisâs retail director and House of Fraserâs chief operating officer as among a group of industry heavyweights to join its board.