All Retail Week articles in October 9, 2009
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsHabitat may be sold after advisors brought in
Habitat’s Swedish owner has begun a strategic review of the furniture retailer which may lead to a sale of the business.
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OpinionAround the world with Tesco
Tesco is not only gearing up for a UK bounce back, it is gaining good ground internationally. The next year will see it invest most in international markets and it is well set up for growth.
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NewsUS retail sales rise for first time since start of financial crisis
US retail sales have risen for the first time since the major financial slump started in September 2008.
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NewsArgos and eBay turn away from Royal Mail as strike looms
Argos and eBay have joined a growing number of retailers seeking alternative courier services after Royal Mail voted in favour of strike action yesterday.
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NewsJohn Lewis posts 6.3% weekly sales rise
John Lewis department store sales rose by a higher than expected 6.3% last week, despite a strong year-on-year comparative.
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NewsJJB equity issue to raise £100m
JJB Sports is to launch a £100m equity issue in the latest phase of its turnaround battle following its CVA earlier this year.
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NewsGrocery giants upbeat on recovery prospects
Tesco and Sainsbury’s chiefs gave hope to the high street in the run-up to Christmas with rare optimism that the UK is recovering from the slump that has undermined consumer sentiment.
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NewsGeorge claims top spot in clothing market share
Asda’s George has seized the top spot in clothing market share, delivering managing director Anthony Thompson’s target to take first place 18 months early.
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NewsHabitat chief puts date on profitability return
New Habitat chief executive Mark Saunders expects to return the furniture and homewares chain to profitability within three years.
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NewsB&Q wins landlord concession to cut rent on seven larger stores
B&Q has secured a 10% reduction in rents for seven of its warehouse-format stores in a deal with landlord British Land.
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NewsBorders secures gadget tie-up in non-book drive
Struggling Borders UK’s non-book products, including toys, gifts and snacks, are poised to account for half the bookseller’s sales after signing a tie-up with gadget retailer Red5.
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OpinionTwitter.com/Twelpforce
Best Buy has a reputation for excellent customer service and online savvy that has its UK rivals worried even before its debut here next year. Some of its efforts in social media are examples of both.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Voice recognition systems
Customers complain about the voice recognition system they must use to contact our call centre. We introduced it to improve customer experience – where are we going wrong?
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News
Manufacturers sign to product reviews network
Reevoo has added consumer electronics brands Toshiba, Hotpoint and Sharp to its network of retailers and suppliers who use its service to publish product reviews on their sites.
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AnalysisNeed to know: Postal strikes
The result of a ballot on a national postal strike was expected as Retail Week went to press, but retailers have already been hit by a wave of local strikes.
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Analysis
What it’s like to work at Qvc
The inside view from human resources director Frank Robinson.
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NewsIndustry mourns Keith Wills
Keith Wills, one of the leading retail analysts of his generation and long-standing contributor to Retail Week, has died after a long illness.
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OpinionPoliticians need to play the long game
“Nice idea, but you’re a dreamer if you think it’ll ever come off.” The words of one Government official to me in a recent meeting.
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Analysis
Retail IT Summit: Retail’s united front
Even in those businesses doing well, IT departments are being asked to do more with less. This year’s Retail IT Summit gave retailers the chance to get together and discuss how they are approaching what they euphemistically describe as a challenge. Joanna Perry reports.
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AnalysisFamily-run retailers
Some of the best performing retailers in this tough economic climate are family-run. Joanna Perry asks what gives their businesses the extra edge.