All Retail Week articles in November 8 2013 – Page 3
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NewsHalfords' first-half profits jump as turnaround gains pace
Pre-tax profit jumped 6.4% to £44.6m at bikes and car parts retailer Halfords in its first half to September 27.
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NewsSuperGroup like-for-likes jump as it takes control of German stores
SuperGroup’s retail like-for-likes jumped 7.8% in its second quarter to October 27 as the trendy fashion retailer took control of its German franchise operation.
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NewsTesco fills Extra space as Original Factory Shop opens
Tesco has sublet space in its Newport Extra store to general merchandise retailer The Original Factory Shop as part of boss Philip Clarke’s ongoing plans to revitalise its big-box superstores.
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AnalysisHalfords: six ways boss Matt Davies has improved performance
Motor accessories and cycling specialist Halfords is in the midst of a turnaround under chief executive Matt Davies.
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OpinionComment: Will Jim McCarthy stay at Poundland after an IPO?
Corporate action is on the cards at single-price retailer Poundland. An IPO is widely expected by City observers.
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GalleryIn pictures: J Crew's Regent Street flagship ahead of opening
US fashion giant J Crew will open its long awaited Regent Street flaghip in London on Friday.
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AnalysisAnalysis: J Crew at a glance
As J Crew prepares to cut the ribbon on its UK flagship store, Retail Week highlights some interesting key facts and figures about the hotly anticipated US retailer.
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AnalysisWhat Mickey said: Quotes from J Crew’s legendary boss
As J Crew boss Millard “Mickey” Drexler is in town for the opening of the premium retailer’s UK flagship store on Regent Street, Retail Week digs out some of the best lines from one of retail’s biggest personalities.
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NewsInterview: Mickey Drexler on how J Crew's magic will work in the UK
J Crew boss Millard “Mickey” Drexler, known as ‘The King of Retail’, will add a new country to the fashion retailer’s empire with the opening of its much-anticipated UK flagship tomorrow.
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AnalysisData: Online range benchmarking - portable audio products
Range optimisation specialist Rangespan reveals which retailers stock the product that is most searched for online. Next month’s data will cover the toy category.
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OpinionComment: J Crew’s flagship must reflect its enhanced premium positioning
Following a low-key entry into the UK in October with a menswear-only store, J.Crew is opening its flagship on Regent Street to much greater fanfare.
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Opinion
Comment: Online entry won’t halt Morrisons decline
Morrisons is hoping to be showered with the riches of online and convenience, but in reality the belated entry into both has inflicted serious damage on the grocer. 2014/15 is set to be a painful year of slowly clawing back shoppers, rather than the breakthrough the grocer so badly needs.
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NewsMorrisons' boss Dalton Philips pledges to return grocer to growth
Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips has vowed to return the grocer to like-for-like growth next quarter despite a slump in third quarter sales.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I differentiate my convenience store in an increasingly competitive market?
Convenience is a key engine of growth for the UK grocery sector, but the fight for market share is set to intensify.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I be prepared for peaks in demand and stop online services from falling over?
When months of planning have gone into preparing for a launch or for peak shopping season, no one wants their site to fall at the last hurdle.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will 2014 be the year of the mega-mall?
With much of Western Europe more focused on asset management than new mall openings, Mark Faithfull looks to the East at those markets bucking the trend.
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NewsVideo: BrandAlley launches first TV ad campaign
Luxury etailer BrandAlley has launched its first television advertising campaign following a relaunch of its website.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Pushing the green agenda in warehousing
The construction of warehouses has slowed in recent years, leading to a lack of new ‘green’ sheds. However, as Ben Cooper discovers, plenty can be done to get existing warehouses up to scratch.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Government's business rates delay sparks retail anger
A delay to the Government’s next rates revaluation has angered retailers and property professionals alike, with many believing it will lead to more pain on the high street.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Shopping centre investors turn attention to European expansion
An influx of overseas money is targeting the continent, improving prospects in many markets. Mark Faithfull investigates returning investor confidence in European shopping centre development.