All Retail Week articles in October 3 2014 – Page 6
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NewsTesco bolsters board with two new non-executives following profits scandal
Tesco has bolstered its board with two new non-executive directors, which includes hiring former Ikea chief executive Mikael Ohlsson.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches M&S Baby as it aims to offer 'trusted' brand
Marks & Spencer has launched into maternity today with the new M&S Baby brand, as the retailer aims to offer a ‘trusted’ range.
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NewsSupermarket watchdog urges suppliers to raise complaints about conduct breaches
The supermarket watchdog has urged suppliers to submit complaints about potential breaches of the industry’s code of conduct.
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NewsHolland & Barrett to launch click-and-collect and order in store within 12 months
Holland & Barrett is launching click-and-collect and order in store across the next 12 months as it ramps up efforts to become an omnichannel retailer.
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NewsLidl on comedy form again as it pokes fun at Morrisons' price match
Lidl has taken another tongue-in-cheek swipe at a rival, this time releasing an advert poking fun at Morrisons’ new price match scheme.
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OpinionComment: Is store design coming to an end in a discount nation?
As market share continues to be snatched from the ‘big four’, does the success of discount food retail spell the end of store design, or is it something else?
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AnalysisInternational analysis: RadioShack recovery hangs in the balance
It’s been a tough 12 months for RadioShack, but with investor Standard General throwing it a lifeline, can it turn itself around?
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GalleryStore gallery: Tesco Express stores cater for local shopping needs
One Tesco division that has done well recently is its Express c-store chain, which caters in different ways for local shopping needs.
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AnalysisIn the news: Tesco non-execs Richard Cousins and Mikael Ohlsson profiled
Tesco has brought in two new non executive directors to help steady the ship. Retail Week takes a closer look at their careers to discover what they will bring to the beleaguered grocer.
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NewsTopshop launches on China's ShangPin with mall takeover
Chinese fashion etailer ShangPin and Topshop took over one of Beijing’s largest malls last week with a mobile marketing campaign.
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NewsNickelodeon picks Leicester Square for flagship London store
Television channel Nickelodeon is launching a flagship store in London as part of a store roll-out plan that will see it introduce outlets across five continents.
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NewsUPDATE: Retail Week quiz: So you think you know your supermarkets?
So you think you know your grocery stores? Try our quiz and see if you can guess which stores these pictures have been taken in.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Co-op and Debenhams
Retail news round-up on October 7, 2014: Tesco chairman mulls resignation, TPG considers buying Tesco’s Dunnhumby and Debenhams hands floor space to Mothercare and Monsoon.
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NewsFifth Tesco executive suspended as TPG eyes £2bn Dunnhumby bid
TPG is eyeing a £2bn bid for Tesco’s data business, Dunnhumby, as a fifth executive is suspended over the grocer’s £250m profit overstatement.
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NewsDebenhams brings Mothercare and Monsoon into stores to woo shoppers
Debenhams is bringing high street names Mothercare and Monsoon to its stores as the retailer vies to woo shoppers without promotions.
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NewsJD Sports secures five former Kiddicare stores to expand Ultimate Outdoors chain
JD Sports has secured five former Kiddicare stores as it prepares to roll out its Ultimate Outdoors fascia, Retail Week understands.
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OpinionComment: Ohlsson can bring some Ikea magic to troubled Tesco
Former Ikea boss Mikael Ohlsson is swapping flat-pack furniture for the fruit and veg aisle, as a newly appointed non-exec director of troubled grocer Tesco.
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NewsCo-op boss Pennycook: 'Loyalty stopped sales sliding during scandal'
Co-op boss Richard Pennycook said loyal customers prevented food sales from sliding during its recent crisis, but added that trust must be rebuilt.
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NewsMothercare to trial beacon technology early next year
Mothercare will start trialling beacon technology in its stores next year as it continues to develop its mobile offer.
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OpinionComment: Lidl's comedy marketing could cut through in a generic grocery sector
Creating a brand tone of voice is vital, especially during a supermarket price war and for a smaller retailer such as Lidl.