All Retail Week articles in November 25 2011 – Page 3
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NewsAsda: UK families have £13 less to spend
UK families’ spending power fell £13 a week on last year, according to Asda.
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NewsHMV launches film on-demand service
Entertainment retailer HMV has teamed up with specialist FilmFlex Movies to provide films on-demand.
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NewsFossil finds time to launch new Watch Station fascia in Stratford
Accessories and fashion retailer Fossil is to launch a new fascia in the UK in Westfield Stratford.
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NewsM&S aims to make most of online customer data
Marks & Spencer aims to be able to access a customer’s data on an in-store till point that will show what the customer has previously searched for online.
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NewsUS expansion top priority for etailer Very
Shop Direct-owned fashion etailer Very.co.uk has pushed the button on its international launch and expects that overseas business will be bigger than its domestic business in the next five to 10 years.
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NewsMega Monday sparks battle for festive spend
Retailers have kick-started the race for online Christmas spend this week with a raft of offers as they capitalise on Mega Monday, traditionally the busiest day of the year for etailers.
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NewsVideo: Halfords launches Christmas TV ad
Halfords is pushing cycle sales with an emotive Christmas TV ad in a move away from its traditionally price and value focused campaigns.
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NewsGilt takes golden UK opportunity
US private Sale giant Gilt is making a play for the UK market, which it believes will be its top performing overseas territory as it launches international shipping.
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NewsVideo: EBay launches app to tempt TV fans to shop while they watch
EBay has unveiled a new function to its iPad app in the US to allow users to shop the marketplace for items related to what they are watching on TV. The marketplace will launch it in the UK if it proves successful.
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NewsMorrisons head of brand strategy departs
Morrisons head of brand strategy Danny Micklethwaite has left the grocer after just five months.
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NewsFlat sales at John Lewis this week as shoppers prepare for Christmas
Sales at John Lewis were flat this week as customers bought up toys and gift wrap and finally begun to prepare for the cold weather.
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NewsIndian cabinet approves foreign investment in retail
The Indian government has cleared the way to allow multinational retailers including Tesco, Carrefour and Walmart to enter its retail market.
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OpinionCan Somerfield acquisition reverse The Co-op's fortunes?
The Co-operative Group greatly increased its food retailing scale by acquiring Somerfield, hot on the heels of merging with the United Co-op.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Can retailers be liable for rent on leases sold some years ago?
Can a retailer be liable for rent on a lease they sold in 1993 – the current tenant is in administration?
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AnalysisMothercare: The mother of all challenges
Maternity specialist Mothercare, alarmed by a sudden drop in sales, has launched a restorative operational review. Gemma Goldfingle reports on the outlook for the retailer.
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OpinionRetail needs a break from the politicians
When is a plastic bag not just any old plastic bag? The answer apparently is when its purpose is to protect what’s inside rather than simply to carry stuff home.
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AnalysisCampaign of the Week: Majestic Wine Come and explore
Majestic Wine has been one of retail’s success stories of late and its first TV ad campaign launched last week helps to show why.
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AnalysisColin Graves
He may have sold Costcutter, but that doesn’t mean its founder is taking it easy and stepping back from the business. Alex Lawson reports.
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NewsIn focus: Co-operative Group
Following a weak performance this year, the grocer is concentrating on its core strengths.