All Retail Week articles in September 23 2016
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsArgos uses Facebookâs local availability ads to drive multichannel sales
Facebook has launched local availability adverts that will show users products that are available at nearby retail outlets in real-time.
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NewsStore openings tumble as Brexit jitters dampen expansion plans
High street shop openings reported a âdramaticâ decline in the first half of the year as vacancy rates surpassed store openings.
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NewsWaitrose boosted by heatwave but John Lewis fashion sales suffer
Waitroseâs sales got a boost from last weekâs soaring temperatures but fashion sales at sister chain John Lewis took a hit.
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NewsLess shelf-stacking, more science as retail jobs reflect radical change
Retailers now employ 100,000 people in roles that did not exist five years ago, illustrating the pace of change in the industry.
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NewsRiver Island profits and sales flat in 'challenging environment'
River Island has posted flat full-year profits and sales, but boss Ben Lewis labelled it a âgood set of results in a challenging environmentâ.
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NewsMajestic warns on profits as Naked Wines US campaign falters
Majestic Wine has warned its full-year profits will fall below expectations as it blamed âisolatedâ factors on hampering its progress.
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NewsBonmarché issues profit warning after 'extremely poor' September
BonmarchĂ© has lowered its full-year profits forecast after an âextremely poorâ September and ongoing uncertainty over market conditions.
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NewsZara owner Inditex profits and sales rise as store expansion rolls on
Spanish fashion retail giant Inditex has reported a rise in first-half profits and sales as it continues to grow its global store network.
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CartoonBlowerâs retail cartoon: Morrisons reports on its first half results
Cartoonist Patrick Blowerâs take on Morrisonsâs boss David Potts navigating the company through key events to reach its first half results
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NewsTourists boost post-Brexit London but business rates are cause for concern
Tourists have boosted West End tax-free sales by 44% in August, but retailers in the district are set to be dented by business rates.
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NewsIkea launches new UK pilot website to bolster ecommerce business
Ikea has given its website a makeover as part of its ambition to become more convenient to UK shoppers, with plans to roll it out globally.
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OpinionOpinion: Sales on a plane â why in-flight retail is about to take off
Aeroplanes are not an obvious retail channel, but as flights enabled with Wi-Fi become the norm, could they be a beacon for online retail?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Kingfisher's transformation is a marathon not a sprint
Kingfisher posted soaring interim profits yesterday but boss Veronique Laury had no time to celebrate â she has a complex turnaround to focus on.
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NewsSainsburyâs unveils London online fulfilment centre as etail sales rise
Sainsburyâs has opened a dedicated London fulfilment centre in London in anticipation of rising online grocery demand in the capital.
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Retail VoiceHow location is driving the next wave of mobile marketing
Global location data management leader Yext shares best practices for using location data to exceed customer expectations.
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NewsSainsburyâs execs appointed commercial bosses following Argos acquisition
Sainsburyâs online director and head of clothing will helm commercial strategy across Sainsburyâs and Argos following the merger.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on M&S, N Brown, Co-op and Morrisons
Retail news round-up: M&S could axe jobs if employees reject pay deal, says MP; N Brown faces up to ÂŁ8m costs and Co-opâs boosts online loyalty
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VideoWatch: How John Lewis offers unique experiences using the latest tech
John Lewis combines its expertise in tech and homeware to showcase how the connected home will impact the lives of shoppers.
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GalleryStore gallery: Why Montreal's retail reputation is hotting up
There is a lot to recommend Montreal as a destination, not least the retail provision that sets it apart from many other cities.
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NewsMorrisons trials student discount offer across bricks-and-mortar estate
Morrisons has launched a three month trial to give students a discount on their shop across its stores in an effort to boost loyalty.