All Retail Week articles in May 2 2014 – Page 3
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GalleryJohn Lewis at 150: Store design that has moved with the times
John Lewis has always had a knack for moving with the times. Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than in the evolution of its store design.
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OpinionComment: Understanding the shopper’s journey to purchase
As retailers, we know all too well that shoppers want convenience, speed and choice – they want to shop anytime, anywhere, on any device.
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NewsJohn Lewis to trial convenience store click-and-collect format at St Pancras
John Lewis is to pilot a convenience store format with click-and-collect facilities inside London’s St Pancras train station.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Emerging retail technology uncovers crucial customer insights
From speak-to-locate apps to geofencing systems, retailers are using cutting-edge technology to make customer insights central.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Social media transforms consumer engagement for retailers
The rising tide of social media platforms has transformed the way people communicate and the way retailers must engage with customers.
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NewsMothercare asks for supplier concessions to claw back margin
Mothercare has asked its suppliers for concessions, Retail Week has learned, as it vies to claw back margin that has been hit by the price war in the sector.
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NewsMaplin unveils first TV ad in push for broader shopper appeal
Electronics retailer Maplin is preparing to launch its maiden TV ad campaign as part of a “strategic change” at the business to reach out to a wider customer base.
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Analysis
Analysis: How can retailers stay ahead in the m-commerce race?
Rising smartphone and tablet ownership has led to an explosion in mobile shopping, which is taking a greater share of spend each year.
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NewsBritish Land unveils Old Market shopping scheme in Hereford
Old Market shopping centre has opened in Hereford, bringing Debenhams to the city for the first time.
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OpinionComment: Using new technology to personalise the shopping experience
Many big-name retailers are making customer insights central to all big decisions, using new technology to personalise the experience.
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NewsTJ Hughes owner buys seven Paul Simon stores from administration
TJ Hughes owner Lewis Home Retail has acquired seven Paul Simon stores out of administration.
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NewsWaitrose boss Price: 'We succeed by being everything the discounters aren't’
Grocer Waitrose expects continued success in a rapidly changing food retail environment by being “everything the discounters aren’t”, managing director Mark Price has said.
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NewsAsda rolls out same-day delivery service across 250 click-and-collect points
Asda has introduced same-day delivery at 250 of its click-and-collect points after a trial on the London Underground.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Amazon, Tesco, Mothercare and more
Retail news round-up on May 6, 2014: Morrisons apologises for ad stunt, Amazon and Twitter ink tie-up, Tesco launches pound zones and more.
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NewsMorrisons forced to apologise for Angel of the North advertising stunt
Supermarket Morrisons has apologised after its decision to beam an advert onto the Angel of the North sparked outrage.
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NewsAmazon and Twitter to monetise social media with shopping tie-up
Amazon has joined forces with Twitter to let the consumers tweet products they like directly into their shopping baskets at the etailer.
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NewsMothercare calls in PwC to renegotiate banking covenants
Mothercare is in talks with its lenders to relax its banking covenants just seven months after securing a £90m refinancing deal.
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NewsTesco to launch own brand smart phone this year
Tesco is to launch an own brand smartphone this year to build on the success of its tablet Hudl.
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NewsHedge funds gamble on drop in Sainsbury's share price
A number of hedge funds are gambling on Sainsbury’s share price falling because they believe its value could be hit by the supermarket price war.
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OpinionComment: Renew and revamp, it’s the only way forward
Stores and shopping centres that fail to take a critical look at themselves and evolve with industry trends are doomed.