All Retail Week articles in October 19 2012
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsB&Q launches Christmas TV ad campaign
B&Q is set to launch its Christmas TV advertising campaign tomorrow.
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NewsTop toys for Christmas revealed
Past favourites and new futuristic toys make up the Toys Retailers Association (TRA) top 13 dream list for Christmas which was revealed today.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Halloween's forecasted boost to retail this year
Halloween is not such a scary time for retailers, with sales continuing to surge year after year. Retail Week looks at what impact the celebration will have on store groups this year.
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AnalysisRetail Week Etail Power List 2012: Amazon's Chris North takes the top spot
Chris North, Amazon UK’s boss, has been ranked the most influential figure among online retailers in Retail Week’s Etail Powerlist 2012.
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InterviewQ&A: Local government minister Mark Prisk on Portas, rates and Sunday trading
Housing minister Mark Prisk today unveiled support for 300 towns not selected to become Portas Pilots. Retail Week quizzes Prisk on town centres, business rates and Sunday trading hours.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Evaluating sourcing strategies
Retailers need to revisit their sourcing strategies constantly, juggling and rejigging the equations of supply, demand and delivery. Liz Morrell investigates which regions they currently favour.
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OpinionComment: Releasing the hidden profits in your supply chain
With global sourcing and extended supply chains, it’s likely there are several points of margin hiding in your buying, supply chain and finance functions.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Olympic legacy for supply chain
New supply chain ideas tried out at the London 2012 Olympics could change the way retailers operate in the UK. Alison Clements finds out what lessons have been learnt.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Supply chain's super energy savers
Creating a more environmentally friendly supply chain can go hand in hand with reducing costs, as retailers find new ways to drive efficiencies. Matthew Valentine looks at some innovative approaches.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The future of supply chain solutions
Supply chain directors need an innovative mindset to meet the challenges posed by the multichannel retail landscape. Gina Lovett reports on how they are responding.
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OpinionComment: JD Sports – marathon runner
There is more to success than just getting bigger. JD Sports shows what is possible.
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NewsJacques Vert group set to axe several brands
The Jacques Vert group, which has 11 fashion labels including Kaliko, Windsmoor and Precis, is set to axe several brands in the new year.
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GalleryStore of the week: Disney pop-up, Harrods, Knightsbridge
When is a pop-up not a pop-up? When it’s an installation.
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OpinionComment: Has the Portas review made a difference to our high streets?
Almost a year has rolled by since the Portas review was published and I wonder if anything has been achieved.
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NewsBoots teams up with Jamie Oliver for lunchtime range
Boots has teamed up with Jamie Oliver to launch an exclusive range of lunchtime food products.
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GalleryStore gallery: Small is beautiful for John Lewis
The department store group has opened its first smaller format shop in Exeter, showing off a little bit of everything.
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NewsAsda Income Tracker: Disposable income rises £4 in September
Pressure on consumers eased a little in September, when families were £4 better off year on year.
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AnalysisThe vegetable box market: What do retailers need to know?
As Tesco unveils plans to launch a vegetable box delivery scheme next month just a week after the acquisition of Abel & Cole, Retail Week takes a look at the vegetable box market.
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InterviewQ&A: DFS chief executive Ian Filby
DFS enjoyed an EBITDA rise of 2.5% to £82m despite a fall in sales of 2.1% to £624.7m in the year to July 28. Retail Week speaks to chief executive Ian Filby about the performance.