All Retail Week articles in November 2 2012 – Page 2
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Analysis
International analysis: Exiting Malaysia would be shrewd for Carrefour
The rumour mill is pumping out speculation that Carrefour’s time in Malaysia is coming to an end, with the group to sell its local operations to Japanese giant Aeon for JPY20bn (£155.9m).
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Analysis
Analysis: Catalogue takes a back seat as John Walden reinvents Argos
The retailer is overhauling its business model for the digital era.
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Analysis
Analysis: Portas Pilot Town - Mary Portas visits Liskeard
Mary Portas has defied critics on her crusade to revitalise the high street. John Ryan joins her in one of the Portas Pilot Towns.
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News
H&M opens first shop in Latin America
Swedish fashion retailer H&M has opened its first shop in Latin America in Mexico, at Centro Santa Fe mall.The 45,000 sq ft flagship is the first H&M store to have a Quality Lab. The lab will feature extensive product testing, such as washing and safety, which will be carried out ...
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News
Pets at Home profits rise after success of in-store services
Grooming salons, microchipping and veterinary practices have helped increase like-for-likes.
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News
Video: Waitrose changes tack for this year’s Christmas ads
Waitrose has shunned the expensive Christmas TV adverts typical of the festive period in favour of a stripped back campaign emphasising the season of goodwill.
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News
Analysis: Claire’s Accessories aims to improve performance
Claire’s Accessories will be seeking a strong Christmas sales performance after a tough year.
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Analysis
Campaign of the week: Tesco, £5-off promotion
Responding to declining profits and shoppers fleeing to supermarket and discount rivals, Tesco handed its £110m advertising account in July to agency Wieden + Kennedy to recharge its campaign strategy.
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News
Carrefour to open 400 drive-throughs
Carrefour is to open 400 drive-throughs across its domestic market by the end of 2013.At present the grocery giant operates 177 drive- through outlets: 102 are linked to its Carrefour Market supermarkets, 68 are attached to Carrefour Hypermarkets and seven are standalone drive- throughs. The majority of the additional openings ...
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News
UK sales surge at Ikea as £30m investment pays off
Ikea has outperformed the tough big-ticket market to post a 6.3% rise in sales as well as market share gains as the furniture giant revamps its estate to introduce in-store theatre.
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Opinion
Retail Surgery: Can I close down a web domain trading under my brand?
A web domain has sprung up that is trading under my brand. Can I close it down?
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Opinion
Retail Surgery: What is the best way to approach redundancies and restructuring?
What is the best way for my business to approach redundancies and restructuring?
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News
Video: Tesco launches Christmas TV ad campaign
Tesco has launched the first of a series of Christmas TV adverts.
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News
Infographic: The electricals market
As Comet prepares to appoint administrators, Retail Week takes a look at the electricals market.
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Opinion
Comment: Comet - Who will be left standing?
Reports today make it clear that Comet is about to enter administration, making it the 29th high street retailer to do so since the start of the year.
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News
Tesco launches online commuter zone
Tesco has launched a new commuter zone on its grocery website, bringing together products and features for time pressed shoppers.
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Analysis
Analysis: What next for Comet?
What are the options left on the table for Comet which, as revealed by Retail-Week.com today, intends to enter administration next week?
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Analysis
Analysis: Who will benefit from Comet's potential demise?
Comet management today confirmed to staff that the retailer would file an intention to appoint an administrator with a view to enter administration next week.
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Opinion
Comment: Comet - it's the stores, stupid
To find the source of Comet’s current difficulties, look no further than the stores.
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Analysis
Analysis: What went wrong at Comet?
Comet has been left teetering on the brink of administration after credit insurers pulled cover on the embattled electricals retailer. Retail Week takes a look at what went wrong.
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