All Retail Week articles in October 3 2014 – Page 5
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is there an international brain drain of UK retail talent?
Many UK retailers have moved abroad in the recent years. Why is UK talent so coveted and what are the pros and cons of an overseas move?
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: HMV celebrates return to profitability
Retail Week’s cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on HMV’s return to profitability after falling into administration in 2013.
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GalleryStore gallery: Spar’s Budapest supermarket takes a route less ordinary
Spar’s supermarket in Budapest’s upscale MOM Park defies the design norms of a supermarket, instead making the store a retail destination.
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OpinionComment: Retail Week is connecting retail in new ways
Retail Week’s brand refresh facilitates its on-going purpose to be the place where the industry has its conversations and builds its networks.
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NewsHarrods launches a range Halloween-themed creepy conserves
Luxury retailer Harrods has started selling Halloween-themed products that will appeal to customers with a ghoulish sense of humour.
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AnalysisSecrets of success: Leading retailers reveal what got them to the top
Chief executives from Waitrose, Asda and Shop Direct tell Retail Week about the people and experiences that got them where they are today.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, Debenhams, John Lewis Partnership and Ted Baker
Retail news round-up on October 3, 2014: Sports Direct ups Debs stake, John Lewis’ sales surge, Dunelm sales soar, Ted Baker expands into tall and cycling clothes.
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NewsSports Direct ups stake in Debenhams to 11.2% as its rolls out concessions
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has upped its stake in Debenhams by a further 4.6%, just days after it put a £43m bet on Tesco.
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NewsDunelm like-for-likes jump 8.9% helped by weak comparatives
Homewares retailer Dunelm’s like-for-likes jumped 8.9% in its first quarter helped by weak comparatives during last year’s heatwave.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales surge 14.9% thanks to price match activity
John Lewis sales surged 14.9% to £80.2m in the week to September 27 as its price matching activity drove strong trade.
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NewsTed Baker expands into taller and cycling ranges as it eyes further brand extension
Ted Baker has expanded into taller ranges and cycling clothes as boss Ray Kelvin said there is potential to extend its brand further.
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OpinionBlog: Equality in the supply chain
Women already play a large part at a number of successful businesses, and at Hermes the company is aiming to create a level playing field for all.
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NewsTesco launches Hudl2 tablet device which features more intuitive offer
Tesco has today launched the second version of its Hudl Android tablet, the Hudl2 which is more intuitive and features parental controls.
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NewsSports Direct's Debenhams share acquisition: what the analysts say
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct added another 4.6% to its stake in Debenhams. Retail Week looks at what the City thinks of the move.
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NewsIkea pays customers compliments with motion-sensing mirror
Ikea is testing an interactive ‘motivational mirror’ to provide people with positive reinforcement, with messages including “suits you sir”.
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NewsJohn Lewis boss Andy Street apologises for anti-French comments
John Lewis managing director Andy Street has apologised “unreservedly” for anti-French comments he made at an internal event.
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NewsKingfisher comms boss Ian Harding flies off into the sunset
Kingfisher’s long-serving group communications director has revealed his intention to step down next year, for unconventional reasons.
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NewsLloydspharmacy targets wearable tech to become 'authoritative' healthcare provider
Lloydspharmacy aims to become a specialist in healthcare wearable tech to differentiate its offer form its health and beauty rivals.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Using mobile devices to personalise loyalty
A creative and innovative approach to loyalty schemes can build long-term and profitable relationships between retailers and customers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, supermarket watchdog, M&S and more
Retail news round-up on October 6, 2014: Tesco appoints two non-executive directors, supermarket watchdog calls on suppliers to complain, M&S launches maternity and baby brand, retail leaders urge Scottish Government to scrap ‘Tesco tax’, Holland & Barrett to launch click-and-collect