All Retail Week articles in October 17 2014 – Page 7
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News
John Lewis online boss: More retail change in next five years than in our generation
John Lewis online director Mark Lewis said there would be more change in retail in the next three to five years than within our generation.
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News
Business rates to increase 2.3% next year as RPI inflation rate unveiled
Business rates are poised to increase by 2.3% in 2015/16 after the Office for National Statistics released its RPI inflation figures for September.
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News
In pictures: John Lewis 'click-and-commute' St Pancras store opens
John Lewis opened its first ‘click-and-commute’ store in St Pancras railway station today where shoppers can collect items bought on its website.
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Analysis
People: Retail job moves - who went where in September
With summer drawing to a close, the business and political worlds sprung back into action in September making it the perfect month for fresh slates and new starts.
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News
Google expands delivery service and introduces Amazon Prime-style fee
Google has rebranded and expanded its same-day delivery service and launched an Amazon Prime-style membership fee for it.
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News
Mulberry issues another profit warning as first-half revenues dive
Mulberry has issued a profit warning after a plunge in revenues in the face of “continuing headwinds affecting the luxury sector”.
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News
Sainsbury’s slashes Nectar reward points for customers
From next year Sainsbury’s is to halve the number of Nectar reward points it offers members of the loyalty scheme.
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News
Co-op Electrical to sell cost price warranties to attract new shoppers
The Co-operative has become the first retailer to offer cost-price extended warranties for products sold on its electricals site.
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News
UK retail like-for-likes down 2.1% in September, fashion reports record declines
UK retail sales were down 2.1% like-for-like in September compared with the same month in 2013 while fashion reported record declines.
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Opinion
Comment: M&S seeks millennial consumers to improve retail sustainability
Marks & Spencer, Google and other companies have joined the global movement Collectively to help create a sustainable retail future.