All Retail Week articles in May 29 2015 – Page 4
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OpinionAmazon’s move to pay tax in the UK will keep bad feelings at bay
Amazon’s decision to launch a branch of its business in the UK so that it will pay more tax here is a canny move to keep customers onside.
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NewsGoogle confirms launch of buy button for search results is "imminent"
Google has confirmed it will add a buy button to its search results in the near future as the web giant increasingly encroaches on Amazon and eBay’s territory.
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NewsB&M boss says results prove it can be a success outside its heartland
B&M boss Simon Arora says its success in the South has proved doubters wrong and that customers countrywide enjoy hunting for bargains.
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NewsTesco runs first mobile couponing scheme using location data
Tesco has tested its first mobile couponing scheme in order to drive traffic to its new concept store in Villiers Street, London.
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NewsFSA names and shames grocers selling campylobacter-infected chickens
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has named and shamed grocers whose fresh chickens are contaminated with the food-poisoning bug campylobacter.
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AnalysisKingfisher's sales and profits edge up: What the analysts say
Kingfisher’s profits edged up in its first quarter despite the retailer being hit by currency fluctuations. Here is what the analysts say.
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NewsApplegreen seeks £50m from float as convenience battle hots up
Petrol forecourt retailer Applegreen aims to raise £50m from a float as convenience food market competition intensifies.
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NewsScrewfix boosts Kingfisher but profits dampened by currency woes
Kingfisher’s boss said it has made a “solid” start to the year helped by a 15.4% jump in like-for-likes at its Screwfix business.
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NewsB&M eyes further expansion after 30% lift in full-year sales
Value retailer B&M has swung back into the black in its first year as a listed company as its “rapid” store expansion plan boosted sales by 30%.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco and Marks & Spencer
Retail news round-up on May 28, 2015: Philip Marshall QC to act in Tesco profits legal case, Tesco partners with Weve, M&S execs get small payout from share scheme
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NewsRetailers urged to champion the sector as 'fabulous' career path
Retailers have been urged to “do a better job” of championing the industry as a sector where workers can develop skills and build a career.
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NewsAmazon UK Marketplace exports £1bn of products overseas
Amazon’s UK Marketplace platform enabled British businesses to export more than £1bn worth of products overseas last year.
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VideoWatch: Martin Harris discusses his new flooring store Tapi
Tapi founder Martin Harris sits down with Retail Week to discuss the new business, his father’s reaction and what makes the brand stand out.
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NewsIn pictures: Son of Carpetright founder unveils new flooring retailer
A flooring retailer led by former Carpetright director Martin Harris and backed by investors including Lord Kirkham has launched nationally.
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NewsLiam Gallagher's Pretty Green expands with six House of Fraser concessions
Fashion retailer and brand Pretty Green has lifted the lid on six concessions opening at House of Fraser stores across the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Booker's acquisition of Musgrave mean for convenience?
Booker bosses insist its acquisition of Londis and Budgens owner Musgrave will help independent retailers that run the stores to “prosper”.
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NewsQueen's Speech: Government ban VAT and income tax rises for five years
The Government will ban increases in VAT, income tax and national insurance for five years, it was revealed in The Queen’s Speech today.
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NewsUniqlo swings to profit in Europe after UK and France merger
Uniqlo has swung to a profit in Europe for the year after a merger of its UK and French operations helped it double sales.
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NewsAhold first-quarter revenues drop as price war takes toll on margins
Dutch grocery giant Ahold reported a drop in revenues during its first quarter as cut-price deals took their toll on profit margins.
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NewsCard Factory first-quarter sales climb 7.5% as new stores drive trade
Card Factory has reported that its first-quarter sales rose 7.5%, helped by the roll-out of new stores and online growth.