All Retail Week articles in October 21 2016
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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Gallery
Store of the week: Boxpark's launches in Croydon
Boxpark remains on trend with its restaurant space in the South London borough.
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News
Tesco investors file damages claim for over £100m
A group of 125 shareholders have filed a claim for more than £100m in damages from Tesco following the grocer’s accounting scandal.
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News
Today in retail: Zero Christmas profits from Amazon?
Imagine a quoted UK retailer telling the City that it might make no money over the peak Christmas trading period. Zilch. Not a sausage.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: How to win sales online this Christmas
How can retailers win online sales this festive season?
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News
Retail Diary: Morrisons’ Halloween help; M&S’s Croloaf
Greggs’ disappearing sugar Greggs boss Roger Whiteside Greggs boss Roger Whiteside There’s no doubting the subject of healthy eating is high on the agenda for retailers and food and beverage businesses – a point that was all too evident at the IGD Big Debate last week. But ...
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News
Agenda: Next and Morrisons post updates
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with third-quarter trading updates from Next and Morrisons both on the agenda.
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News
Today in retail: Mark Lewis exits John Lewis
Following Paula Nickolds’ appointment as the new boss of John Lewis, thoughts turned to what the future holds for those she pipped to the post.
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News
Move of the week: Paula Nickolds at John Lewis
There’s only one move in the running this week and that’s Paula Nickolds’ appointment as the new managing director of John Lewis.
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Opinion
Opinion: How business rates reform is a blow for retail
I always get a feeling of déjà vu when I start to write something about business rates, and this occasion is no exception.
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Gallery
Store of the week: Jaguar Land Rover, London
Jaguar Land Rover’s in-mall store is a prime example of how retail spaces are evolving
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News
John Lewis names Nickolds as boss to succeed Andy Street
John Lewis has appointed Paula Nickolds to succeed outgoing managing director Andy Street as boss.
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Opinion
Opinion: Why hard Brexit would be bad for Britain
Former Treasury chief secretary Liam Byrne once famously left a note telling his successor in Government that ‘there is no money’.
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Analysis
Analysis: How AI tackles retail’s ‘unsolvable problems’
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology may sound like science-fiction novel fodder, but it’s fast becoming an increasingly attractive investment to retailers.
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Analysis
Asda and Boots cast their spells on Halloween shoppers
Halloween is approaching and retailers are looking for new and spooky ways to win consumer spend. Here’s a look at what they have on offer.
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News
Today in retail: Overseas operations in focus
Overseas operations have been the talk of retail today as BHS looks to expand its footprint and others have come under fire.
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Opinion
Opinion: How niche can high street retailers really go?
The number of small shops selling just a few items are on the rise, but is there a limit to the trend?
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Opinion
Opinion: How can modern department stores thrive?
Independent department stores have been part of Britain’s retail landscape for generations, but now face more challenges than ever to not just survive, but thrive.
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News
Laura Ashley concessions pulled from Homebase stores
Laura Ashley concessions have been pulled from Homebase stores, following the DIY chain’s acquisition by Wesfarmers.
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News
Profile: Lidl's new UK boss Christian Härtnagel
It’s been all change at Lidl UK. Retail Week finds out more about the new man in charge, Christian Härtnagel
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Video
Watch: John Lewis, heart of the Leeds experiential hub
John Lewis anchors new development Victoria Gate to create an experience-focused shopping destination in Leeds city centre.