All Brexit articles – Page 20
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OpinionOpinion: Clarks is on-trend with UK manufacturing return
As retailers seek to adapt to a rapidly transforming world, shoe giant Clarks has given a glimpse of the future.
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NewsConsumer confidence slumps post-UK election
Consumer confidence fell across all measures in June as the result of the General Election dampened shoppers’ inclination to make big-ticket purchases.
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AnalysisIn quotes: Dixons boss on Brexit, Amazon and Tesco
After unveiling a jump in full-year profits, Dixons Carphone boss Seb James shared his views on Brexit, Amazon and the retailer’s recent tie-up with Tesco.
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NewsToday in retail: Have Tesco's job cuts gone too deep?
Tesco has made its second round of job cuts in less than a week, today culling 1,200 of its head office roles – around 25%.
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OpinionOpinion: Dixons Carphone is forging long-term success
Positive short-term results may grab the headlines, but the real story is how longer-term transformation is positioning Dixons Carphone for future success.
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NewsDixons Carphone unveils record profit in year of change
Dixons Carphone has declared record pre-tax profit of more than half a billion as boss Seb James claims the retailer is now “well positioned to flourish”.
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AnalysisFive ways Carpetright is dodging the big ticket blues
Despite the big ticket sector being particularly vulnerable to the impact of current economic uncertainty, Carpetright’s fortunes appear to be on the up.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco, consumer confidence and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco offers one-hour delivery service; British consumer confidence drops; and supermarket watchdog functions without compliance manager.
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DataBrexit one year on: What does the data tell us?
The UK economy may have shown more resilience than predicted, but Philip Wiggenraad discovers that the impact of Brexit cannot be brushed off that easily.
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NewsQueen’s speech is encouraging for retail, says BRC boss
The Queen’s speech was primarily focused on Brexit, which BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson said would be “the retail industry’s biggest priority”.
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NewsToday in retail: Amazon refashions the retail industry
Amazon – in its second audacious move in less than a week – unveiled a new function today that threatens to shake up the online fashion world as we know it.
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NewsHobbycraft full-year profits hit by currency headwinds
Hobbycraft’s profits were negatively impacted in its full year, as a combination of currency headwinds and business investment took its toll on the retailer’s bottom line.
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NewsToday in retail: A not so strong and stable sector
A DFS profit warning and gloomy ONS retail sales rocked the industry today, highlighting that prolonged uncertainty is a genuine cause for concern.
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NewsDFS issues profit warning as consumer uncertainty bites
DFS has said its full-year profits will be below market expectations as uncertainty triggered by the general election has hurt sales.
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AnalysisSeven ways to navigate post-election uncertainty
As the retail sector’s current state of uncertainty looks set to continue, we identify seven things retailers can do to successfully navigate it.
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OpinionWhy election chaos allows retail’s voice to be heard
In the search for strong and stable government, the Prime Minister launched the country into almost two months of perpetual campaigning – possibly the longest ‘snap’ election ever.
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InterviewInterview: Paperchase pair on penning its growth plan
Paperchase chief executive Timothy Melgund and chairman Nick Wood reveal what’s on the cards at the stationery specialist.
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AnalysisPower List 2017: Reinvention, revivals and Brexit
Few will be surprised about who is sat atop this year’s Retail Week Power List.
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NewsPower List: Bezos retains crown and Brexit makes impact
Amazon founder and chief executive Jeff Bezos has retained his position as king of Retail Week’s Power List.
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NewsFootfall drops in May as 'shopper restraint' kicks in
Poor weather and “shopper restraint” caused overall shopper numbers to fall 1% year-on-year in May – marking the first decline since February.