All Retail Week articles in May 2021
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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DataHow Whole Foods, Abercrombie and REI are embracing data-driven success
Retailers have learned that they must be as agile as possible to adapt to consumer trends and where possible get ahead of the curve. Here, we lay out four ways data can tackle the toughest business challenges and power agility in times of uncertainty.
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NewsEtsy buys Depop for $1.6bn in bid to attract Gen Z shoppers
Online marketplace Etsy has acquired resale platform Depop for £1.13bn.
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NewsPandemic leaves retailers with £2.9bn in accumulated rent debt
The moratorium on aggressive debt collection from landlords is set to end next month, meaning thousands of retailers could face legal action as total rent debt is estimated to be £2.9bn.
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NewsDebenhams’ Magasin du Nord sold to European fashion group
Magasin du Nord, the Danish department store business formerly owned by Debenhams, has been sold for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsDreams boss Mike Logue: ‘Tempur deal will take industry to next level’
Dreams chief executive Mike Logue said he’s looking forward to what the sale of the business to mattress specialist Tempur Sealy can bring to the table.
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NewsJohn Lewis makes key hires to drive transformation programme
Department store group John Lewis has made three appointments to its top team who will play crucial roles in its turnaround strategy.
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Digital editionRetail Week magazine: May 2021
In this issue, we look at the post-pandemic priorities of John Lewis, Asda, Ikea and more; take a first look at Amazon’s new hair salon concept; and investigate how retail could thrive in the ‘15-minute city’.
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NewsEG Group hails strength of foodservice business as first-quarter profits rise
EG Group has hailed the growth of its foodservice business after delivering increased profits in the first quarter.
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NewsPoundland expands online shopping trial to Midlands consumers
Poundland has extended its online trial to almost 2 million customers as it dials up its ecommerce ambitions.
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NewsPets at Home to invest £70m as it targets pet ‘baby boomers’
Pets at Home is targeting three key areas for investment as it seeks to take advantage of the new wave of pet owners.
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NewsDreams sold to Tempur Sealy in £340m deal
Bed specialists Dreams is set to be acquired by mattress and bedding manufacturer Tempur Sealy for £340m.
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NewsPets at Home profits rise as it eyes ‘strong momentum’ post-pandemic
Pets at Home has racked up an increase in sales and profits in what it dubbed “an extraordinary year” for the business.
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AnalysisRetail 100 2021: Boohoo’s Carol Kane named UK’s most influential female retail leader
Carol Kane is the most influential woman in UK retail, according to the Retail 100 list, Retail Week’s ranking of the most powerful people in the industry.
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Opinion‘On-demand grocery is natural next step for shoppers in new hybrid world’
It’s no exaggeration to say that customer shopping habits are changing faster than ever before.
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Retail VoiceData in motion is now key to customer-centricity. Here’s why
Businesses that aren’t using data in real time are missing out on a huge opportunity, says Confluent director for business value consulting Lyndon Hedderly.
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AnalysisRetail 100 2021: UK retail’s most influential leaders unveiled
Retail Week has published its annual Retail 100 ranking of the individuals transforming retail, speaking out, innovating, making headlines and driving growth. This year’s list sees a certain retail titan return to pole position while a number of new DTC and etail players feature.
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AnalysisRetail 100 2021: In numbers
Retail Week has published its annual Retail 100 ranking, representing the most influential people across UK retail. Decided by Retail Week’s team of journalists based on eligibility criteria, the list sees new entries in D2C, the domination of food and grocery leaders and a decrease in female leadership.
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NewsAmazon acquires iconic Hollywood studio MGM for $8.45bn
Amazon has struck a deal to buy Hollywood institution MGM Studios as the tech titan expands its entertainment streaming business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How M&S is churning its store estate for a post-pandemic world
As thoughts turn to life after Covid, or at least as the effects are mitigated, Marks & Spencer chiefs are confident that the retailer is also in better health.