All Retail Week articles in September 11 2015 – Page 3
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NewsBRC calls for caution and 'meaningful' safeguards over Sunday trading reform
The British Retail Consortium has urged the Government to take caution when reforming Sunday trading rules and is insisting on safeguards.
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NewsBeacon-enabled taxis set to drive retail advertising across major UK cities
Beacon tech provider Proxama’s tie-up with taxi advertising firm Ubiquitous will allow retailers to send ads directly to passengers’ phones.
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GalleryIn pictures: First look at Primark’s Boston store as it launches in the US
Value fashion powerhouse Primark opens its doors in Boston tomorrow, the first step in an ambitious expansion push in the US.
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NewsMy Local to focus on localisation and logistics to succeed where Morrisons failed
New convenience chain My Local, born out of the ashes of Morrisons’ M Local arm, said its superior logistics, layout and truly ‘local’ proposition will ensure it succeeds where Morrisons failed.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, Apple and UK convenience sector
Retail news round-up on September 9, 2015: Investors vote in favour of Ashley’s re-election and Apple unveils slew of new products.
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GalleryStore of the week: Eataly serves up a feast for shoppers in Rome
A successful grocery and dining destination in Rome, Eataly would be hard to visit without taking time to sit down and eat.
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NewsMorrisons reveals 35% drop in first-half profits and plans to close stores
Supermarket giant Morrisons has revealed a 35% drop in pre-tax profits over its first half and plans to close 11 more stores, with up to 900 jobs under threat.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership suffers profits hit in 'difficult' market
John Lewis Partnership said it has reported a “solid first half in a difficult market” as profits came under pressure at department stores.
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NewsNext warns on living wage impact as first-half profits climb
Next has reported a 7.1% rise in first-half profits, but warned that the Government’s new living wage will cost the business £27m a year and force up its prices.
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NewsArgos like-for-likes fall 2.8% in second quarter as electricals demand wanes
Argos like-for-likes fell 2.8% in the second quarter as demand for electricals fell amid “weaker overall market conditions”.
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NewsDunelm reports profits rise and sets out growth ambitions
Homewares group Dunelm has posted a rise in full-year profits after a strategic overhaul and is in “better shape than ever” to grow.
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NewsDixons Carphone starts new financial year in style as sales climb
Mobile phones and electricals powerhouse Dixons Carphone has posted a strong first-quarter performance, driven by its core UK and Ireland arm.
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AnalysisPeople moves: Nick Robertson, Mike Shearwood and all the moves in August
All change across the retail sector as two fashion bosses step down from Asos and Karen Millen, and Fat Faces makes promotions.
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NewsIkea posts 11.2% rise in full-year sales, driven by international markets
Ikea has reported a strong rise in full-year sales, thanks to solid international trading in China, Russia, Germany and North America.
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NewsMayfield plays down effect of living wage on JLP but warns of wider impact
John Lewis Partnership boss Mayfield believes the living wage will have a limited impact on the retailer but warned it could affect the wider market.
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AnalysisMillennials are clicking but not collecting, Retail Week study finds
More than 35% of 18-34 year olds admit to requesting a refund after they failed to pick up an item in-store that they’d purchased online.
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NewsDixons Carphone believes cyber-attack has not caused fraud or hit market share
Dixons Carphone boss Sebastian James reveals the cyber-attack on Carphone Warehouse appears not to have caused any fraud or hit market share.
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NewsHome Retail boss Walden 'optimistic' this Black Friday will be less disruptive
Home Retail boss John Walden is “optimistic” Black Friday will be less disruptive than last year as the group gears up for Christmas.
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NewsMorrisons likely to jettison Match & More loyalty scheme
Morrisons chief executive David Potts has strongly hinted that the grocer’s Match & More loyalty scheme will be dropped.
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NewsNext boss Lord Wolfson confident customers can afford price hikes
Next boss Lord Wolfson has defended plans to increase its prices due to the Government’s living wage, saying “the maths is very compelling”.