All Retail Week articles in May 8 2015 – Page 2
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NewsMorrisons hires B&Q's Darren Blackhurst as group commercial director
Morrisons has hired B&Q commercial director and former Matalan chief executive Darren Blackhurst as group commercial director.
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VideoThe decline of grocery profit margins explained in 60 seconds
In the wake of Sainsbury’s full year financials, grocery reporter Luke Tugby explains the fall in profit margins for the big four.
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NewsThe Retail Cabinet: We pick the industry's political dream team
Retail Week compiles its alternative cabinet: their leadership qualities and knack for understanding what Brits really want mean these retail names might be a better bet than many MPs.
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NewsGeneral election uncertainty prompts retail jitters
Retailers are downbeat about their prospects for the next five years.
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NewsScS blames 15.9% sales drop in April on general election uncertainty
ScS has blamed plunging like-for-likes and a drop in footfall in April on general election uncertainty and warmer weather as it issues a profit warning.
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NewsMorrisons sales fall in first quarter under Potts: What the analysts say
Morrisons’ like-for-likes fell 2.9% in its first quarter, its first trading update since David Potts took the reins at the grocer.
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NewsWarehouse partners with Doddle to offer customers free online returns
Fashion retailer Warehouse will soon provide its customers with collection points where they can drop off their online returns.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Morrisons' Potts aims to stop shoppers voting with feet
Morrisons recently elected to change their leader, but Dave Potts needs to come up with something insightful to get customers to vote for him.
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NewsNet-a-Porter launches shoppable social media mobile app
Net-a-Porter is launching a new mobile application which will enable customers to socialise online and purchase products.
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NewsMorrisons boss Potts confident he can turn the 'British underdog' around
New Morrisons boss David Potts believes he has taken the reins of the “British underdog” in grocery, but is confident he can turn it around.
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NewsEuropean Commission 'tears down' ecommerce barriers to provide £308bn boost
The EC has unveiled plans for regulatory reform that will boost member states’ economies by €415bn (£308bn) a year by stimulating ecommerce.
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NewsBoden to unveil digital catalogue when autumn collection launches
Fashion home shopping specialist Boden is to launch a digital catalogue alongside its traditional paper edition in July.
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NewsAlibaba unveils new chief executive as fourth-quarter sales jump 45%
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba has promoted Daniel Zhang to be its new chief executive as it reported a 45% jump in sales for its final quarter.
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NewsSports Direct reveals plans for new London superstore and gym
Sports Direct is on the hunt for a 100,000 sq ft site in London to incorporate a new office, superstore and gym for customers.
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NewsPets at Home people director Ryan Cheyne leaves for Rentalcars.com
Pets at Home people director Ryan Cheyne is to leave after 10 years at the specialist retailer.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Sainsbury's and Morrisons' results and the election
Executive editor George MacDonald and grocery reporter Luke Tugby discuss the biggest retail stories from the past week.
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NewsMonsoon outlines improvement plan after annual profits slide
Fashion retailer Monsoon Accessorize has launched a wide-ranging business improvement programme after profits nosedived last year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ocado, Sports Direct and Whole Foods
Retail news round-up on May 8, 2015: Ocado may use robots to pick and pack groceries, Sports Direct HQ raided by police and Whole Foods
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise driven by outdoor living products
Sales at John Lewis rose last week driven by its outdoor living range as shoppers prepared to spend the May bank holiday outside.
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NewsOcado developing robots to pick and pack groceries at its warehouses
Online retailer Ocado is developing robots to pick and pack groceries in a move that could reduce the reliance on staff at its warehouses.