All Retail Week articles in May 30 2014
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsTed Baker launches into electricals with audio range
Ted Baker is launching into audio products, today unveiling a range of headphones and speakers as it diversifies its offer further.
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NewsRetail sales growth slows in May, according to the CBI
Retail sales continued to grow in May, for the sixth consecutive month, but at a slower pace compared to April, according to the CBIâs latest Quarterly Distributive Trades Survey.
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NewsRetailers including Waitrose and Argos plan to use Powatag mobile technology
Retailers including Waitrose, Screwfix and Argos are planning to roll out mobile payment and marketing platform Powatag.
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NewsBrandAlley plots Australian debut as profitability nears
BrandAlley will start shipping overseas later this year and chief executive Rob Feldmann touted Australia is its âperfect marketâ.
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NewsLakeland opens first stores in India after success in the Middle East
Kitchenwares retailer Lakeland has opened its first stores in India and is planning more.
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NewsFat Face boss says stock market suffering from 'retail IPO indigestion'
Fat Face boss Anthony Thompson has said the stock market is suffering from âretail IPO indigestionâ after the fashion retailer last week abandoned plans to float.
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NewsHobbycraft plans personalised marketing drive
Hobbycraft is building its customer database as it prepares for a big personalised marketing push next year.
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OpinionComment: Annual reports have become an anachronism in the digital world
The once-a-year snapshot that is the traditional annual report, is being taken over by other interested parties for their own agendas.
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AnalysisAnalysis: John Lewisâs JLab selects five start-up finalists
John Lewisâs JLab initiative is one of the first start-up accelerators run by a major retailer in a bid to tap into the innovative tech community.
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OpinionComment: Political uncertainty is bad news for retail
Retailers will have to ponder the practical consequences of an anti-establishment mindset, evidenced in last weekendâs European elections.
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NewsTesco completes joint venture deal with China Resources Enterprise
Tesco has completed its deal to form a joint venture with China Resources Enterprise to create the âleading multi-format retailer in Chinaâ.
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NewsKingfisher sales and profits up in first quarter as warm weather drives demand
DIY giant Kingfisher has reported strong growth in both sales and profits in its first quarter, buoyed by good weather and the timing of Easter.
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NewsAustralian fashion site MySale reveals intention to float
MySale, the Australian flash Sales fashion site which is backed by Sir Philip Green, has revealed it intends to float.
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AnalysisIn pictures: How Selfridges changed the face of retail
As Selfridges prepares for a ÂŁ300m investment, we highlight below seven ways the famous department store has transformed the face of retail.
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NewsKingfisher sets its sights on expansion beyond Europe
Kingfisher said its planned acquisition of Mr Bricolage in France would give it experience of operating a franchise model that it could use to expand beyond its European heartland.
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OpinionComment: to B&M or not to B&Q? How discounters are stealing share from DIY sheds
Does the apparent failure of B&Q to make the most of the better weather in Q1 imply that new rivals like B&M are nibbling away at its market share?
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AnalysisMap: Track the development of Tescoâs overseas operations
As Tesco completes its deal to form a joint venture with China Resources Enterprise, we chart the supermarketâs other overseas operations.
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NewsOffice apologises after website security breach
Shoe retailer Office has apologised to customers after revealing its website has suffered a security breach.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Can ecommerce-only brands compete in retail space dominated by experience?
Traditionally, ecommerce brands and high street stores have played very distinct roles in consumersâ lives.
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AnalysisCampaign of the Week: Mr Porter's Tube takeover is effective marketing
Location, location and the attention of a target audience - Mr Porter has cracked key elements of modern, effective marketing in its latest campaign.