All Retail Week articles in October 3 2014 – Page 3
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on eBay, Forever 21 and Tesco
Retail news round-up on October 1, 2014: eBay and PayPal to split next year; Forever 21 UK narrows full-year losses; Supermarket suppliers watchdog weighs into Tesco crisis.
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NewsFinancial Conduct Authority investigates Tesco's profit overstatement
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has kicked off a full investigation into Tesco’s profit overstatement of £250m.
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NewsSainsbury's reports Q2 like-for-likes down 2.8% and warns on second half
Sainsbury’s has reported like-for-like sales excluding petrol down 2.8% for its second quarter, as boss Mike Coupe warns the second half is likely to be as tough.
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NewsTesco puts video-streaming business Blinkbox up for sale
Tesco’s new chief executive Dave Lewis has put its loss-making video-streaming business Blinkbox up for sale.
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NewsZalando valued at £3.8bn as it floats on Frankfurt stock exchange
Zalando, Europe’s biggest fashion etailer, has listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange today with a value of €4.9bn (£3.8bn).
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NewsFindel to report first H1 profit in six years as it considers Kitbag sale
Findel is set to report a profit before tax in the first half of its year for the first time in six years and is considering selling off its Kitbag business.
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NewsWRC: John Lewis boss rules out overseas stores as he invests in changing UK market
John Lewis managing director Andy Street has ruled out opening stores abroad in order to invest in navigating a changing UK market.
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NewsSelfridges invests in £40m website revamp to "future proof" the business
Department store Selfridges is investing over £40m in its website over the next five years to “future proof” its business.
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NewsJohn Lewis trials interactive sofa studio using RFID and 3D printing
John Lewis is piloting a new digital tool for its Any Shape, Any Fabric sofa service, using 3D printing and RFID tagging to help people choose their sofa.
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NewsAmazon offers customers chance to read books a month before release
Amazon is offering customers a chance to read new books a month before their official release date as part of a programme called Kindle First.
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NewsTesco execs ordered to hit shop floor by Dave Lewis to boost morale
Tesco boss Dave Lewis is ordering head office staff to spend one day a fortnight working at stores as part of a morale-boosting exercise.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe and chief financial officer John Rogers on…
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe and finance director John Rogers discuss the issues facing the grocery sector today after revealing a 2.8% fall in Q2 like-for-likes.
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AnalysisInnovation: Collaborative robots and 3D printing spearhead new 'industrial revolution'
Collaborative robots and 3D printing will spearhead a new ‘industrial revolution’ driven by society-demanding mass customisation, according to property adviser Colliers.
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OpinionComment: Royal Ahold's history proves there is light at end of tunnel for Tesco
Tesco’s woes appear unprecedented but there are lessons we can draw from the crisis that engulfed Dutch-based Royal Ahold ten years ago.
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NewsWRC: Asos eyes acquisitions of tech companies to drive innovation
Asos is vying to snap up innovative tech companies with its new venture capital arm as its boss predicts tech will revolutionise fashion in the next five years.
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NewsBoots poaches Waitrose ecommerce director Robin Phillips
Waitrose ecommerce director Robin Phillips has been appointed by Boots as the health and beauty giant’s director of multichannel.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does the ultimate tech-enabled store of the future look like?
New technology is transforming retail. Retail Week examines how these innovations can be used to enhance the shopping experience.
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NewsTopman launches digital version of personal shopping service via Google+
Topman is rolling out a digital personal shopping service to give customers who cannot attend its flagship store access to the service.
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OpinionComment: Is Sainsbury’s succession a hospital pass or fantastic opportunity?
Although it looks as if Justin King left Mike Coupe in the lurch, hasn’t Sainsbury got a great opportunity to exploit the turmoil at Tesco?
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NewsDecathlon eyes small stores and click-and-collect points to expand in UK
Decathlon is on a growth drive across the UK with plans to trial smaller stores and click-and-collect points, Retail Week understands.