All Video articles – Page 16
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VideoWatch: The latest robotics trends in retail
Robotics are increasingly being deployed in retail, particularly in warehousing and distribution.
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VideoWatch: Feelunique's Palix on finding the perfect tech team
FeelUnique chief executive Joel Palix talks about why online beauty is about to blow up and the impossibility of finding the perfect tech team.
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VideoWatch: How tech is changing retail property
The rise of new technology is transforming not just retailers, but the wider industry including shopping malls and retail parks.
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VideoWatch: Spoon Guru's Stripf on personalisation in grocery
Markus Stripf, co-founder and chief executive of Spoon Guru, discusses how personalisation and AI are changing shoppers’ habits and what is going to happen next.
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VideoWatch: Mediamarkt's Wild on why robots aren't a gimmick
German electricals retailer Mediamarkt’s chief innovation officer Martin Wild on the unexpected perks for in-store robots and why being first is worth the investment.
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VideoWatch: How tech and Brexit will 'shake up' the supply chain
Charlie Pool, the boss of “Airbnb for warehouses” Stowga, discusses how technology and Brexit will shape the supply chains of the future.
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VideoWatch: John Lewis rebrand – will the people beat the drones?
As John Lewis rebranded to reflect the importance of its staff, boss Paula Nickolds said: “Where others are investing in drones, we’re investing in people.” This week, the Retail Week team debates JLP’s strategy.
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VideoAre landlords getting a raw deal from CVAs?
Today we hear whether Homebase’s CVA will be approved. Landlords affected by CVAs have wanted to contend or even block the process. The team discuss whether landlords are being unfairly penalised and if they are right to kick up a fuss.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Is Farfetch's $6bn valuation justified?
Luxury fashion specialist Farfetch has announced plans to list shares on the New York stock exchange and has been valued at $6bn. Is this valuation justified or just farfetched?
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VideoWatch: Are customer service robots a gimmick?
Customer service robots, such as Softbank’s Pepper, have proliferated in recent years. However, many are not yet convinced of their efficacy, with one retail executive dismissing them as “broadly useless”.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Is 'House of Debenhams' a goer?
A week after Mike Ashley bought House of Fraser, thoughts are turning to whether it could be the start of something bigger. The team discuss whether his plan is to create ‘House of Debenhams’ by combining the two businesses.
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VideoWatch: Inside Sainsbury's scan-and-go store
Sainsbury’s new app will allow shoppers to scan and pay for items without visiting a till. Retail Week puts the app through its paces.
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VideoThe Retail Week: How HoF fits into Ashley's masterplan
Mike Ashley has snapped up House of Fraser hours after it entered administration. So where does the business fit into his strategy?
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VideoThe Retail Week: Is House of Fraser worth saving?
As House of Fraser teeters on the brink, the team discuss whether the department store business deserves to retain its place on the high street.
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VideoThe Retail Week: What Ikea's store U-turn means for retail
This week we learnt Ikea is moving into the high street and Hammerson is moving out of retail parks. The team discuss what is motivating these strategies, what they say about shopping habits and if the new approaches will pay off.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Time for Mike Ashley to quit gambling?
Mike Ashley likes a flutter in both his private and professional life, which has frequently worked in his favour. But Sports Direct’s profits took a £85.4m hit on its near-30% Debenhams stake over the year. We discuss whether it’s time for Ashley to quit gambling.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Can M&S prove its ‘right to exist’?
M&S chairman Archie Norman warned that the business does not have a “God-given right to exist”. How can M&S prove its worth?
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VideoIs talk of Brexit food chaos scaremongering?
The BRC warned Theresa May that a hard Brexit could lead to food rotting at ports and higher prices for shoppers. Is this reality or just scaremongering?
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VideoThe Retail Week: What to make of JLP’s zero profit shocker
John Lewis Partnership warned this week that its profits for the first half of the year will be “close to zero”, while outlining its new vision. We discuss what it means for JLP and the retail industry as a whole.
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VideoWas MPs' Sainsbury's-Asda grilling style over substance?
Asda chief Roger Burnley and Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe have been grilled by MPs on their proposed merger. This week, we discuss whether the inquisition was all theatre or will actually make an impact.