All Retail Week articles in March 20 2015 – Page 2
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NewsBudget 2015: Chancellor to review business rates and cut corporation tax
Chancellor George Osborne has pledged that the Government will carry out a review of business rates, which have “not kept pace” with the economy.
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NewsUPDATED: Former Tesco exec appointed as Homebase managing director
Home Retail has confirmed the appointment of former Tesco executive Echo Lu as Homebase managing director, as revealed by Retail Week yesterday.
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NewsTouker Suleyman signs up as investor for next series of Dragons' Den
Retail entrepreneur Touker Suleyman has signed up as an investor for the next series of Dragons’ Den and will appear alongside Jessops boss Peter Jones.
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NewsGear4Music to open London store as it prepares for stock market float
Online music equipment retailer Gear4Music is seeking to open a London store as it gears up for a stock market flotation.
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NewsAsda and Decathlon aim to score with sports store tie-up
Asda has struck a partnership with Decathlon that will enable the French sports giant to pilot a shop-in-shop format for supermarkets.
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OpinionComment: Bob Willett - 'Technology is no silver bullet for retail success'
How can retailers predict the next key technology trend to go with? The short answer is most growth opportunities are right under your nose.
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OpinionComment: Bryan Roberts - Morrisons has a chance to recapture the old magic
Morrisons must get back to basics under new boss David Potts if the grocer is to win back shoppers and gain a bigger profile.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Inditex, Aldi and Wickes
Retail news round-up on March 18, 2015:Inditex reports annual profit up 5%, Wickes launches Let’s Do It Right campaign, Aldi unveils £2.5m Easter TV campaign
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NewsNext sales and profits up but chief Lord Wolfson remains cautious on outlook
Next’s full-year sales and profits increased but the retailer’s chief executive Lord Wolfson remains cautious on the outlook.
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NewsTed Baker boss Ray Kelvin hails 'excellent year' as sales and profits jump
Fashion retailer Ted Baker’s profit before tax and exceptional items increased 23.7% to £49.5m in the year to January 31.
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NewsMorrisons' new boss Potts asks head office staff to spend time in stores
Morrisons’ new boss David Potts has called on the grocer’s 2,000 head office employees to help staff its superstores this Easter.
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NewsEaster shaping up well for DIY retailers as appetite for home improvement returns
Consumers intend to carry out more big DIY projects this year than last, providing welcome news for home improvement retailers.
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NewsClarks rolls out wi-fi and tablets across entire retail estate
Clarks is rolling out wi-fi and LG tablet devices across its 566 retail and franchise stores as part of an omnichannel initiative.
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NewsRates review will make no difference to big retailers, says Wolfson
Large retailers across the country will be unaffected by a review into business rates, said Next boss Lord Wolfson.
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AnalysisIn the news: Homebase’s new managing director Echo Lu profiled
After 10 years in various roles at supermarket giant Tesco, Echo Lu was today officially revealed as Homebase’s new managing director.
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AnalysisComment: Politicians must stay true to their word on business rates
The Government’s promise of a “radical” review of business rates is one of the most welcome of this week’s Budget announcements.
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NewsAldi becomes first ever official supermarket partner of Team GB
German discounter Aldi has become the first ever supermarket to become an official partner of Great Britain’s Olympic athletes.
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NewsJones Bootmaker and Brantano parent plans to sell retailers this year
Macintosh Fashion UK, which owns Jones Bootmaker and Brantano, plans to sell the footwear retailers within the next nine to 12 months.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Omnichannel customer analytics platform Walkbase
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Walkbase is in the spotlight.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Next – sensibly cautious or crying wolf?
Nobody believed the boy who cried wolf all the time, but could Lord Wolfson be right to be cautious about the outlook for 2015/16?