All Retail Week articles in October 4 2013 – Page 5
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NewsModel nails it as he strikes the right pose to win 'Mr Wickes' title
DIY retailer Wickes has found Britain’s next top model…among the nation’s plumbers and builders.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Carpetright, The Garden Centre Group, Amazon
Retail news round-up October 4, 2013: Carpetright founder Lord Harris returns to the helm as chief executive Darren Shapland exits, The Garden Centre Group appoints new trading director and Amazon removes foie gras from UK website.
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AnalysisAustralian retailers coming to the UK: What do retailers need to know?
As Australian stationery retailer Smiggle outlines its UK expansion plans, Retail Week takes a look at why a number of retailers from the country are eyeing opportunities in the UK.
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NewsCarpetright founder Lord Harris takes helm as chief executive exits
Carpetright founder Lord Harris has taken over as executive chairman of the floorings specialist as chief executive Darren Shapland stands down after Carpetright issued a profit warning.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales fall 3.7% as autumn sunshine impacts footfall
Department store John Lewis’ sales fell 3.7% to £70m last week as the autumn sunshine impacted footfall.
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NewsSir Philip Green backs UK entry in global competition
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green is backing a team of students from the Fashion Retail Academy in London in a competition against international rivals at the World Retail Congress (WRC) next week.
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OpinionComment: An IPO filing for Poundland will need to be well thought out
This week, Poundland announced strong results, with sales rising 15% to £880 million and pre-tax profits growing 29% to £23.1 million for the year to March 31.
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NewsLakeland seeks franchise partner to launch in India and the Far East
Lakeland is in talks with potential franchise partners in India and the Far East as it pushes ahead with its international growth plans.
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GalleryStore gallery: Toy Shop Selfridges – toy merchandising at its best
With the exception of Hamleys, the Regent Street/Oxford Street area makes for pretty slim pickings for kids when it comes to toys, shopping and having a retail experience, but things are changing.
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GalleryStore gallery: A tour of Vancouver’s retail hotspots
There are many reasons to visit Vancouver but for those on a mission to understand the diversity of Canadian retail it’s worth a stopover.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ikea, Bonmarché and John Lewis
Retail news round-up October 7, 2013: Ikea’s new UK boss plans to double revenues by 2020, Bonmarché to open in garden centres, John Lewis to provide free two-year electricals guarantee
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OpinionComment: J Crew's strategy for launching in the UK hits the mark
The opening of the first UK J Crew store this week will generate a lot of interest thanks to a well thought-through awareness campaign.
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NewsIkea's new UK boss aims to double market share by 2020
Ikea’s new boss Gillian Drakeford aims to double the UK business by 2020 by opening more stores and pushing digital growth.
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NewsKate Moss returns to Topshop for spring collection
Topshop has reignited its relationship with model Kate Moss with plans to launch a new collection in the spring.
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NewsGo Outdoors strikes £33m refinancing to support store growth and e-commerce
Go Outdoors has struck a £33m refinancing deal with Barclays to plough investment into growing stores and its online business.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Carphone Warehouse and September's retail sales
Retail news round-up October 8, 2013: Carphone Warehouse offers customers new mobile phone upgrade tool; September UK retail sales increase at weakest rate of the year
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NewsAppliances Online launches same-day delivery
Electricals etailer Ao.com, formerly known as Appliances Online, has launched same-day delivery service across the UK.
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OpinionComment: Retailers gear up for Christmas
Get ready, Christmas is almost here. Yes, really. No sooner have the barbecues, pop-up tents and water pistols been consigned to the shed, then retailers’ minds shift towards Christmas.
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NewsWeakest retail sales growth this year as warm weather "stifles" demand in September
UK retail sales in September showed the lowest growth of the year so far as the warm weather stunted sales of autumn and winter collections.
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NewsRetail leaders concerned for Future High Streets Forum after Mark Prisk is sacked
Retail leaders have expressed frustration at Prime Minister David Cameron after Mark Prisk was sacked yesterday amid a Cabinet reshuffle.