All Retail Week articles in November 13 2015 – Page 2
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NewsCard Factory nine-month sales up 7.9% after new stores boost
Card Factory has revealed its nine-month sales rose 7.9% helped by new store openings and its growing online business.
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NewsConviviality half-year sales boosted after Matthew Clark deal
Conviviality has reported a 38% jump in half-year sales helped by the acquisition of drinks wholesaler Matthew Clark.
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NewsBurberry profits up despite flat revenues after crackdown on discretionary spend
Burberry has increased profits despite flat revenues in its first half after a reduction in performance-related pay and a crackdown on discretionary spend.
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AnalysisIn the news: The Original Factory Shop's new commercial director profiled
With nearly 30 years’ experience in the fashion and value markets, Tim Bettley is uniquely tailored to his new role at The Original Factory Shop.
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GalleryStore gallery: The verdict on Oxford Street's Christmas window displays
Christmas is just around the corner and several Oxford Street retailers have already lifted the curtain on spectacular seasonal windows.
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NewsAsda unveils collect-and-return service for third-party retailers
Asda has launched a service to allow customers to collect and return orders from other retailers in-store as it refocuses its fulfilment offer.
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NewsHalfords bags Sir Bradley Wiggins to launch new kid's bike range
Halfords is launching a new children’s bike range next year in conjunction with Olympian and Tour de France champion Sir Bradley Wiggins.
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NewsBurberry reduces size of Hong Kong flagship to cope with Asia slowdown
Burberry is seeking to deal with a sales slowdown in its Asian business by dramatically reducing the size of its Hong Kong flagship store.
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NewsZalando third-quarter sales soar but rising costs hamper earnings
Online fashion retailer Zalando has revealed its third-quarter sales soared 42% but pre-tax losses widened because of rising costs.
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OpinionOpinion: Sainsbury’s resilience is key for future growth
The latest results from Sainsbury’s demonstate that its plans are working despite the strong headwinds facing the grocery market.
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NewsTopshop launch contactless payment-enabled accessories range
Fashion retailer Topshop has partnered with Barclaycard on a range of accessories that incorporate bPay contactless payment technology.
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AnalysisHalfords half-year trading slip: What the analysts say
Halfords reported a 5.9% slump in first-half profits after a poor performance from its cycling arm. Here we round up the analyst reaction:
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GalleryStore of the week: Tesco in Queensway is a leap forward for convenience
The new Tesco convenience store on London’s Queensway has a distinctly urban feel, which marks out a point of difference in the grocery sector.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The battle of the retail Christmas ads commences
The Christmas ad competition is on to win shoppers’ seasonal spend. Here are some of the retailers’ approaches adopted for this year’s campaigns.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The British retailers that are cashing in on Singles' Day
Alibaba says this year’s Singles’ Day was the largest in its history as it processed £9.4bn across the day, but which British retailers cashed in?
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NewsJD Sports halves thefts in flagship stores with Concept Tag technology
Sports retailer JD has reported a 50% reduction in thefts since introducing Agon Systems electronic article surveillance equipment.
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NewsHalfords boss eyes up to 50 Cycle Republic stores
Halfords boss Jill McDonald says she sees potential for up to 50 of its upmarket Cycle Republic stores as the chain is “resonating well”.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Balancing perks and paying the living wage
How can retailers balance employee perks and the living wage?
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, Walmart and Homebase
Retail news round-up on November 13, 2015:
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: John Lewis launches 'Man on the Moon' Christmas ad
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on John Lewis’ Christmas ad campaign, which features a lonely old man on the moon.