All Retail Week articles in October 30 2015
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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OpinionRetail leaders need new strategies to challenge the competitive market
As the market grows ever more challenging, the retail industry needs more leaders with strategies focused on driving sales.
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NewsMy Local boss Greene plays down stock shortages on launch day
My Local founder Mike Greene is confident that all 140 convenience stores will be open tomorrow despite suffering from stock shortages.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Metcash to take own-brands into China
Another western retailer has tied up with Chinese ecommerce operator Alibaba to sell products on its Tmall website.
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NewsMorrisons to pilot new c-store format on petrol station forecourts
Morrisons is poised to pilot a convenience store format at five petrol stations as it makes a fresh bid to enter the fast growing sector.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Walmart and Darty
Retail news round-up on October 27, 2015: Walmart seeks permission to test drones for home delivery and Darty has two weeks to discuss buyout with Fnac.
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NewsShop Direct profits surge after focus on personalisation and big data
Very owner Shop Direct has reported full-year pre-tax profits up 78% to Ā£71.7m, driven by investment in big data and personalisation.
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NewsCarpetright UK sales up as brand revamp remains 'on track'
Floorings giant Carpetright has reported UK like-for-likes up 4% in the 25 weeks to October 24 and said its aim to revitalise the brand is āon trackā.
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GalleryIn pictures: My Local - first glimpse of the new c-store chain
My Local, the new convenience chain born out of Morrisonsā c-store business, has unveiled its 140 stores.
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NewsShoe Zone forecasts full-year sales fall after store closures
Shoe Zone said it expects a drop in full-year revenues āreflecting the continued planned closure of loss-making storesā.
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OpinionPerhaps itās time for Majestic to start selling cheese as well as wine
Wine specialist Majestic has jettisoned its six-bottle purchase rule, one of the first eye-grabbing initiatives under newish boss Rowan Gormley.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What can retailers learn from the Talk Talk data hack?
Last week Talk Talk chief executive Dido Harding found herself making an announcement no boss ever wants to make: online hackers had accessed sensitive customer information.
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NewsMore than 2,000 Morrisons staff suing the grocer over data leak
Thousands of Morrisons staff are suing the grocer following a security breach in which employeesā personal details were posted online.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will UK apartment operators refuse to accept online orders?
As ecommerce deliveries grow they are becoming problematic in offices and even apartment buildings. Will UK housing operators ban them?
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NewsTesco partners with Arcadia to open fashion concessions in larger stores
Tesco has struck a partnership with Arcadia that will see the fashion group open shop-in-shops across five of the grocerās larger stores.
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NewsOnline delivery volumes on course to surpass forecasts in 2015
Online delivery volumes are poised to exceed forecasts for 2015, boosted by a sharp rise in September, new figures reveal.
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NewsAndy Bond to launch discount variety chain with backing from Christo Wiese
Former Asda boss Andy Bond is launching a discount variety chain in the UK backed by Christo Wiese, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Location intelligence platform Near
Technology start-ups are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best for retailers. This week Near is in the spotlight.
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NewsShoppers to spend Ā£420 each on Christmas with West End set for Ā£2.3bn spree
Consumers plan to spend more than Ā£400 each on Christmas shopping this year, with retailers in Londonās West End poised for a Ā£2.3bn bonanza.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on N Brown, Walgreens and Carraig Donn
Retail news round-up on October 28, 2015: N Brown loses womenswear director, Carraig Donn enters UK and Walgreens buys rival Rite Aid in cash deal.
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NewsNext confident on profits after 6% rise in third-quarter like-for-likes
Next has edged up its full-year profit guidance after like-for-like sales increased 6% during the fashion giantās third quarter.