All articles by Matthew Chapman – Page 34
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NewsNRF: New Look to rethink its US strategy as it mulls third-party tie-up
New Look’s head of international partnerships Simon Taylor has revealed the retailer is in discussions with third parites about overhauling its US offer.
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NewsNRF: Walgreens exec advises retailers to invest heavily in loyalty schemes
Walgreens exec David Zychinski has warned against retailers being afraid of making high levels of investment in their loyalty schemes.
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OpinionNRF blog: A chill air descends on the first day of the Big Show 2015
The great and the good have gathered for the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Big Show in New York, which has kicked off with an air of caution.
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NewsNRF: 'Europe is not great place to do business' says Gap property boss
Gap executive David Zoba claims Europe is “not a great place to do businesses” and says the company’s growth in the continent will be minimal.
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NewsNRF: Harrods to focus on gamification after being 'undeterred' by mixed results
Harrods will continue to invest in gamification despite mixed results last year as it seeks to tap into a younger audience through digital content.
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InterviewQ&A: GameStop international boss on Zing Pop Culture and reopening UK shops
GameStop international executive vice-president Michael Mauler, a speaker at Retail Week Live, discusses the gaming retailer’s strategy.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose-backed Taggstar raises funding from VC firm Ariadne Capital
Real-time data tool Taggstar, which is backed by Sir Stuart Rose, has received £500,000 in funding from venture capital firm Ariadne Capital.
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NewsFurniture Village appoints ombudsman chair Stephen McPartland MP to board
Furniture Village has appointed Stephen McPartland MP to its board to tap into his experience as chairman of The Furniture Ombudsman.
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NewsThe Entertainer's Christmas sales jump as use of click-and-collect surges
The Entertainer has recorded a jump in Christmas sales on the back of strong online growth as shoppers turned to its click-and-collect service.
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NewsBoux Avenue the Christmas star as sales rise at Paphitis-owned retailers
Boux Avenue was the star performer of entrepreneur Theo Paphitis’ retail group over Christmas but all his businesses recorded like-for-like increases.
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NewsFoyles and Waterstones reap rewards of print resurgence as online slows
Booksellers Foyles and Waterstones have both recorded bumper Christmas sales of print books as online trading growth slows.
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NewsBoohoo.com issues profit warning after heavy discounting on high street
Boohoo.com has issued a profit warning after investing in a marketing push that failed to pay off due to heavy promotional activity on the UK high street.
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NewsThe Works drives Christmas sales growth as it holds off from 'heavy discounting'
The Works has increased like-for-like sales by 6% over Christmas while maintaining its margins as it held off from “heavy discounting”.
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NewsSamsung boss calls for collaboration to fulfil 'internet of things' potential
Samsung Electronics chief executive BK Yoon has called for industry-wide collaboration to help fulfil the internet of things’ full potential.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop sales up 5% as Christmas Eve trumps Black Friday
The Fragrance Shop’s like-for-likes increased by 5% over the Christmas period after it benefited from last minute sales.
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NewsFormer Selfridges exec James Bidwell acquires innovation website Springwise
Former Selfridges marketing director and Anthropologie managing director James Bidwell has bought innovation tracking website Springwise.
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NewsRetailers predict growth of 4.7% in 2015 as sector outstrips wider economy
Retailers expect to significantly outperform the wider UK economy as they predict an average sales growth of 4.7% this year.
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NewsKaren Millen boss Mike Shearwood departs Aurora board as break-up approaches
Karen Millen chief executive Mike Shearwood has stepped down from the Aurora board in a move that could accelerate a break-up of the group.
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NewsTesco, Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s to post Christmas sales decline
Three of the traditional powerhouses of the retail sector are all expected to report a Christmas sales slump when they publish their results this week.
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NewsApple Pay UK launch delayed by bank's personal and financial data concerns
The UK launch of Apple’s ‘wave and pay’ contactless mobile payments technology Apple Pay has been delayed over data concerns.