All Retail Week articles in November 2022 – Page 3
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VideoWatch: M&S clothing ad pledges funds to 1,000 community groups
Marks and Spencer’s clothing and home division has placed community at the heart of its Christmas advert this year.
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NewsExclusive: Shein web traffic jumps despite poor working conditions documentary
Shein has enjoyed surging site traffic despite recently being embroiled in a scandal over illegal working conditions.
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AnalysisMade.com: What went wrong and where did the money go?
The rapid collapse of Made.com has raised eyebrows across the retail sector. Retail Week delves into what went wrong, where the money went and what the fate of the business could be
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NewsJohn Lewis launches earliest ever Black Friday campaign
John Lewis has gone live with its Black Friday promotions today (November 4), the earliest launch of the event in the retailer’s history.
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NewsMarks & Spencer Marble Arch demolition critics 'make key concessions'
Campaigners against the demolition and redevelopment of Marks & Spencer’s flagship Marble Arch store are said to have conceded fundamental flaws in their argument against the scheme.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Coles takes rapid grocery delivery to the skies
Welcome to the Retail Week Innovation of the Week, a new subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts
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Retail VoiceConsumers are not in a forgiving mood this holiday season
Despite tough trading conditions, consumers have higher expectations for customer service than ever before. Zendesk’s Eric Jorgensen examines how smart retailers are preparing for the most challenging golden quarter in years
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Opinion'Shein is the epitome of mindless consumption'
Shein is now a major force in the fashion world and should clean up its act, argues Natalie Berg
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NewsJoules on the brink after poor trading leaves working capital position 'below expectation'
Fashion brand Joules is exploring its options, including a possible CVA, as poor current trading has left the retailer’s working capital position “below expectation”.
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VideoWatch: Tesco Christmas ad spoofs political broadcast, but with promises it can keep
Supermarket giant Tesco has touched on the ongoing the UK’s cost-of-living crisis and political turmoil in its satirical Christmas advert, urging customers to #StandFor Joy” this festive season.
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NewsMade.com co-founder's rescue bid fails as Next and Frasers circle
Made.com co-founder Ning Li has failed in his attempt to purchase the stricken furniture specialist and the likes of Next and Frasers are now eyeing potential bids.
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NewsVeteran John Lewis executive Murphy reveals decision to step down after 'WTAF' moment
Andrew Murphy has decided to leave John Lewis Partnership, after turning 50 and feeling the “tick-tock” of the milestone birthday, prompting him to move on after 30 years with the retailer.
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VideoWatch: Sports Direct signs football legends for Christmas ad
Sports Direct has enlisted a roster of football legends for its Christmas advert.
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AnalysisReview: The best and worst fashion retailer resale sites
From Zara to Shein, retailers are jumping on the resale bandwagon — but which does the best job of second-hand selling?
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NewsRetail sales slow as customers delay spending ahead of Christmas
Retail sales slowed in October as the cost-of-living crisis prompted customers to delay spending ahead of Christmas.
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Retail VoiceThe four biggest security risks facing retailers in the next five years
Security leaders and teams in retail continue to face a vast and ever-evolving risk landscape that can impact their company’s employees, operations and assets – both physical and digital. Dataminr’s Helen Sutton identifies the top threats for retailers in the next five years and what they can do to strengthen their security posture
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AnalysisShopper survey: How cash-strapped consumers plan to cut spend this Christmas
Sweet treats face being cut from Christmas shopping lists this festive season as cash-strapped consumers look to make ends meet, according to new research carried out for Retail Week
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NewsPrimark UK sales back to pre-Covid levels as customers flock to stores
Primark has reported that its like-for-like sales in the UK have returned to pre-Covid levels.
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GalleryFirst look: Asda debuts Express standalone convenience store format
Asda has opened its first standalone Express c-store in the West Midlands, signalling a first shot across the bows of competitors in the crowded convenience market
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DataGrocery shoppers flock to own-brand products as inflation pressure mounts
Consumers upped their spending on grocers’ own-brand lines last month as food price inflation reached another high.