All Retail Week articles in October 16 2015 – Page 4
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AnalysisWalmart warning over profits and sales growth as ecommerce investments bite
Profit predictions might have been downgraded, but behind Walmart’s forecast is solid investment in its etail buisness. Here Planet Retail analyses the numbers.
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AnalysisWHSmith boss downplays living wage impact as 'business as usual'
The introduction of the national living wage in April will have minimal impact on WHSmith, according to boss Stephen Clarke.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon and Primark
Retail news round-up on October 16, 2015: Amazon eyes another data centre in Dublin and Primark’s second largest shop in Madrid to rival Zara.
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InterviewInterview: Aldi boss Matthew Barnes on leading grocery's perfect storm
The Aldi lifer has helped cause unprecedented turbulence in the grocery sector but, despite a fall in 2014 profits, he reveals he is far from finished.
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VideoThe Retail Week: M&S's reward scheme, Tesco and Alibaba names UK boss
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from news editor James Wilmore and executive editor George MacDonald.
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AnalysisMountain Warehouse strikes Alibaba deal as half-year sales surge
Mountain Warehouse has launched in China after striking a deal with Alibaba, while reporting record half-year group sales.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis identifies 'master shopper' as customers embrace multichannel
John Lewis has declared 2015 the year of the ‘master shopper’ – a consumer who is confident to combine multiple channels to optimise their experience.
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AnalysisInfographic: John Lewis fashion sales hampered by warm weather
Warm weather last week hampered John Lewis’ fashion sales, but ice cream and strawberries did brisk business at its sister chain Waitrose.
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AnalysisTesco TV ad hammers home customer service message as part of fight back
Tesco has launched a new TV advertising campaign focusing on its drive to improve customer service, in a bid to woo back more shoppers.
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AnalysisOnline sales return to double-digit growth after weakest increase in 15 years
Online retail sales returned to double-digit growth in September after etail revenue growth plunged to its lowest level for 15 years last month.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Lord Rose launches campaign to keep Britain in EU
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on former M&S boss Lord Stuart Rose launching the Britain Stronger in Europe campaign.
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AnalysisCarrefour sales rise fuelled by strong results in Europe and Latin America
French grocery giant Carrefour has reported an increase in third-quarter sales, driven by strong performance in its European and Latin American markets.
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AnalysisRetail Diary: Hamish lifts the Rugby gold as Bathstore makes a splash
Brighthouse director Hamish Paton clutches the Rugby World Cup, Bathstore makes a splash and Waitrose is the butt of Michael McIntyre’s jokes.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Store management software platform StorIQ
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week StorIQ is in the spotlight
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OpinionBlog: Hermes research shows UK consumers will be purchasing on Halloween
New research from Hermes reveals what consumers around the country have planned for this Halloween.
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AnalysisNext week in retail: Updates from Asos, Home Retail and Mothercare
Retail Week looks ahead to next week, with full-year results from Asos, interim figures from Home Retail and a second quarter update from Mothercare.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Alibaba could disrupt the British retail industry
Alibaba is somewhat of an unknown quantity in Britain but that is set to change now that the retailer has hired its first UK boss.
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AnalysisRetail park footfall hits new peak as high streets stem rate of decline
Retail parks recorded their biggest increase in footfall for almost two years in September as high streets slowed the rate of decline.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Tesco and footfall
Retail news round-up on October 19, 2015: Amazon sues fake reviewers, retailers see footfall rise and Brand Guarantee troubles Tesco.