All Multichannel articles – Page 17
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Britain’s oldest furniture store Heal’s is going digital
Heal’s furniture store is steeped in history. Opening in the 19th century – as a business that brought French-style feather-filled mattresses to the masses – John Harris Heal started what is now one of Britain’s most well-known furniture stores.
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NewsTop retailers call on chancellor to fix broken business rates system
More than 50 retailers have written to new chancellor Sajid Javid demanding action to lighten the burden of business rates.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will the launch of 5G benefit retailers?
All the big UK telecoms firms have revealed the launch dates of their 5G networks to great fanfare, but what does it mean for retail?
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AnalysisGreggs adds evening meals and multichannel to the menu
Food retailer Greggs has served up a fresh business model in recent years.
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NewsSainsbury’s eyes delivery tie-up with Uber Eats
Sainsbury’s has held talks with Uber Eats about launching a delivery service enabling customers to order convenience staples.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How ‘total retail’ has spurred Joules’ success
After posting an impressive set of full-year results, departing Joules boss Colin Porter pointed to the success of the fashion brand’s ‘total retail’ model. What is that and what can others learn from it?
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AnalysisAnalysis: The winning strategy for the store of tomorrow
Competitive pressures faced by today’s retailers have forced a reimagining of the store in order to appeal to more demanding consumers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can Topshop conquer online?
Topshop owner Arcadia has pledged to invest significantly in its online operations following its CVA, but it needs to spend wisely to compete with its pureplay rivals.
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NewsHotel Chocolat full-year sales climb driven by ‘innovation’
Hotel Chocolat has recorded a healthy rise in its full-year sales bolstered by “strong growth” across all divisions of its business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Six stores that Amazon can’t touch
Amazon may appear to be an unstoppable retail juggernaut steamrollering everything in its path, but there are some stores it still cannot touch because of their unique propositions.
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NewsThe Works profits dip as like-for-like sales rise
The Works reported a decline in its profit before tax, despite an increase in its like-for-like sales.
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Retail VoiceData is key to unlocking value in the supply chain
Supply chain is a hotbed of data innovation and, as retailers jostle to keep up with sky-high consumer demands, the real winners will be those that unlock the potential this offers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How technology can save the high street
Hard times on the high street have been thrown into stark relief in the wake of news that Boots may close as many as 200 stores, while a CVA at Arcadia will result in about 50 closures.
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NewsCarrefour sells China business to Suning.com
Carrefour has become the latest big Western retailer to beat the retreat in China after agreeing to sell its business there.
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NewsWaitrose drivers to take John Lewis returns in efficiency push
Waitrose drivers are to collect returns for stablemate department store chain John Lewis as the John Lewis Partnership creates efficiencies across the business.
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NewsQuiz profits wiped out as discounting takes toll
Fashion retailer Quiz has reported a slump in full-year profits but maintained it can “return to sustainable profitable growth”.
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NewsDixons Carphone international boss steps down
The chief executive of Dixons Carphone’s international business has resigned to take up an “unmissable opportunity” at one of Norway’s biggest listed companies.
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NewsArcadia expects lifeline as creditors swing behind CVA
Sir Philip Green’s embattled Arcadia fashion empire is expected to be thrown a lifeline tomorrow when creditors vote on controversial CVA proposals.
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Retail VoiceHow to keep up with global trade changes
Ecommerce knows no borders, so taking a flexible and integrated approach to international trade is essential, says AEB’s Geoff Taylor.
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NewsMatalan profits rise despite 'tough climate'
Matalan has posted an uptick in full-year profit before tax and total sales that boss Jason Hargreaves attributed to “sales, margin, and cost management performance”.