All Retail Week articles in October 8, 2010
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsGap president defends controversial new logo
Gap’s North American president Marka Hansen has defended the US casualwear chain’s controversial new logo and said she wanted customers to “take notice” of the chain and “see what it stands for today”.
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NewsAccessorize launches standalone website
Accessorize, the accessories chain owned by Monsoon Accessorize, has launched a standalone website.
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NewsUniqlo owner expects profits to fall
Fast Retailing, the company which owns Uniqlo, expects its profits to fall next year as global competition toughens.
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NewsStrong week for John Lewis and Waitrose
Both John Lewis and Waitrose recorded strong sales growth in the week to October 2.
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AnalysisUnited we stand
When JJB Sports lost its battle earlier this summer to de-recognise the GMB union that represents staff at its Wigan warehouse, the case illustrated the conflict-ridden relationships that some retailers continue to have with unions.
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GalleryWaitrose Meanwood, Leeds
This one’s in a place called Meanwood, on the outskirts of Leeds and shines like a beacon in its surroundings.
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OpinionSir Terry Leahy points the way to a steady retail recovery
While some may harbour doubts about the retail recovery, they don’t seem to be haunting Sir Terry Leahy.
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AnalysisSlow road to South Korea will help Ikea’s prospects
Ikea has reported that group sales for the year ended August 31, 2010, rocketed 7.7% to €23.1bn (£19.2bn).
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NewsHarrods reaches record profit on successful ‘superbrands’ revamp
Harrods managing director Michael Ward has heralded the renaissance of the superbrand and said shoppers have continued to trade up to investment pieces post recession.
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NewsIn Focus: Matalan
The pending departure of Alistair McGeorge puts the spotlight on a pioneer of value retailing in the UK. Retail Week Knowledge Bank’s recently updated profile addresses whether Matalan, celebrating its silver jubilee, has reached maturity.
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NewsPrime retail space set to recover first
High streets and secondary shopping centres are likely to lag behind primary shopping centres and retail warehousing when it comes to reducing void levels in the next year.
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AnalysisThe food fight shifts from price to quality
After slugging it out on price in the recession, supermarkets have switched their focus to product quality.
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NewsTheo Fennell tipped for return to profitability
Luxury jeweller Theo Fennell is being tipped to return to profitability thanks to a programme of investment in its stores and website and the introduction of an entry-level range.
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AnalysisUS expansion
The US market is experiencing a flurry of activity from UK retailers, but what makes this current crop of American adventurers different?
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OpinionHelp retailers help everyone else
Government needs to inspire retailers with tax breaks and incentives, says Jacqueline Gold
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GalleryShirt retailers: Spot the difference
UK formal shirts sales are dominated by four players, but is there anything to choose between them? John Ryan takes a look at each
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NewsSt David's Grows
Cardiff shopping centre St David’s celebrates its first anniversary this month and has revealed 10 more shops, including Modelzone, are due to open before Christmas.
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NewsSomerfield nears the end as Co-op rebrand finishes
The Somerfield brand is one step closer to disappearing from the UK high street as Co-operative Group confirmed this week that it has completed its programme of converting all Somerfield’s own-brand lines to the Co-op brand.
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AnalysisContactless payments: Out of contact
Contactless is approaching tipping point, but concerns remain about costs and whether shoppers will embrace the system without a national consumer awareness campaign.