All Retail Week articles in September 30 2011 – Page 3
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NewsInflationary pressures hit The Range
Homewares retailer The Range chief executive Chris Dawson has cited “massive inflation” as being a key contributor to stagnant profits at the company last year as the high costs of fuel and other capital expenses frustrated growth.
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NewsHeadhunter Minogue in new venture
Renowned headhunter Fran Minogue has set up her own executive search business focused on the retail and consumer sectors.
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AnalysisWhen the going gets tough
In his new book Tough Calls, Allan Leighton examines the difficult job of making the right decisions in difficult times. In this extract from the book, he looks at how retailers responded – and emerged stronger – when the banking crisis struck
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer: Finding its way
Marks & Spencer is piloting a new in-store look aimed at improving navigation and making its in-store brands more obvious. John Ryan reports
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NewsIn focus: Fat Face
A year ago, the young fashion chain looked burnt out. Now it looks ready to venture overseas
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OpinionFat Face thrives under new management
Little over a year ago, one wondered whether Fat Face, the lifestyle fashion retailer, had run its course.
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NewsTesco’s Price Drop hits other grocers
Tesco’s share price rose in the week that it launched its Big Price Drop, but the move hit the value of its food retail rivals.
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OpinionDesigner service
Designers create interiors that make you want to shop. But do they consider the service element in any meaningful way? 20|20’s Jim Thompson comments
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OpinionDealing with uncertainty
It’s been a long, not very hot summer that has seen retailers come (mainly from overseas) and go (mainly among the native big-ticket operators).
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NewsLeighton: ‘Cut VAT now’
Former Asda boss Allan Leighton has called on the Government to reverse the VAT rise to stimulate activity in the economy.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I meet my health and safety obligations when using contractors?
When using contractors, how can I ensure that I satisfy my health and safety obligations to prevent prosecution by the Health and Safety Executive?
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GalleryIn pictures: John Lewis, Westfield Stratford City
The new John Lewis at Westfield Stratford City is the largest store in the development and the retailer’s first new store in the capital for 20 years. John Ryan walks the store with Kim Morris, head of retail design
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OpinionRetail surgery: What is the value of a chief operating officer?
Why should retailers hire a chief operating officer, and what value do they provide?
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OpinionNew skills will cause a shift in power
We know that the retail industry is changing at a pace the like of which has never been seen before.
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AnalysisCarrefour unveils plans for Parisian superstore
French international grocery retailer Carrefour has announced plans to open a one-off premium superstore in Paris within a year.
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OpinionMoss Bros helps itself to profits
Moss Bros this week provided a rare piece of good news for the high street.
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AnalysisBill Carrahar
The new director of Carpetright’s beds business, Sleepright, is passionate about the sector that has given him a second career, and is looking forward to working with an ‘icon in the industry’
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AnalysisTesco ‘Big Price Drop’
Viewers of Sunday night’s The X Factor and Downton Abbey were hit with Tesco’s offensive during the ad breaks with its Big Price Drop campaign.
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OpinionThe truth behind the story
The reality is retail is thriving, and keen young people are driving its success, says Jacqueline Gold