All articles by Matthew Chapman – Page 39
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NewsHouse of Fraser returns to brand TV ads with focus on 'fashionable gifting'
House of Fraser aims to position itself as the “destination for fashionable gifting” in its first brand TV campaign in over a decade.
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NewsThe Range pre-tax profits jump 30% as it rolls out new stores
The Range increased annual pre-tax profits by 30% year on year on the back of opening new stores while maintaining fixed cost levels.
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NewsAmazon signs deal with eGifter to accept bitcoin for gift cards
Amazon customers in the UK will be able to pay for products using the bitcoin virtual currency via gifting business eGifter.
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NewsAlibaba smashes £3.7bn Singles’ Day shopping record
Alibaba has smashed last year’s Yn36.2bn (£3.7bn) sales record during its Singles’ Day shopping bonanza, with 10 hours still left to go.
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NewsGrocers' Christmas ads: Are they a hit or a miss?
Supermarkets have begun unveiling their festive ad campaigns. But, according to the experts, are they Christmas crackers or turkeys?
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NewsSpecialist retailers' Christmas ads: Are they a hit or a miss?
Specialist retailers including Game and Halfords have launched their festive ads, but are they Christmas crackers or turkeys?
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NewsFashion and department stores' Christmas ads: Are they a hit or a miss?
Department store retailers are unveiling their festive campaigns, among them the much anticpated John Lewis ad. Are they Christmas crackers or turkeys?
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AnalysisIn the news: John Lewis’s marketing director Craig Inglis profiled
The man responsible for John Lewis’s Christmas campaign had to fight scepticism of marketing at the department store group.
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NewsAsda opts for upbeat Christmas campaign set to Jahméne Douglas track
Asda hopes to put a smile on the faces of British families with its Christmas campaign by telling the story of nine familiar festive scenes.
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NewsPaperchase partners with Staples to roll out products in 1,200 US stores
Paperchase has signed a deal with US-based Staples to sell its products across 1,200 of the stationers’ American stores.
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NewsToy retailers eye bumper Christmas after best sales growth since 2010
Toys retailers are preparing for a bumper Christmas as strong sales momentum is set to continue, according to research firm NPD.
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NewsIkea to overhaul delivery options as car ownership in cities declines
Furniture giant Ikea is investing heavily in fulfilment and improving convenience to reflect consumers’ changing lifestyles, including falling car ownership in cities.
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NewsMarks & Spencer's first half results: What the analysts say
Marks & Spencer beat expectations as underlying pre-tax profits rose 2.3% to £268m in its first half. Retail Week takes a look at the City’s reactions.
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NewsFood inflation hits record low after downward pressure from fresh grocery deflation
Food inflation fell to the lowest level on record in October on the back of fresh food deflation across milk, cheese, eggs, vegetables and convenience food.
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NewsJessops introduces new 'immersive' store design with launch of flagship
Jessops has launched a new store design that seeks to immerse the customer in the world of photography with a consultation area, mini lab and training room.
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NewsIn pictures: Fortnum & Mason unveils 'frost fayre' Christmas window display
Fortnum & Mason has based this year’s Christmas window display on the markets and carnivals held centuries ago when the Thames froze over.
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NewsBurberry launches first Christmas TV ad starring Romeo Beckham
Burberry has launched its first Christmas television advertising campaign, a short film starring 12-year-old Romeo Beckham.
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NewsPaperchase overhauls shops as it reviews 1990s store designs
Paperchase is updating its old stores from their 1980s and 1990s designs as part of a large-scale refurbishment programme.
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NewsBloomingdale's opens hi-tech Silicon Valley store to test innovations
Bloomingdale’s is targeting the tech community in Silicon Valley with a hi-tech department store featuring smart dressing rooms and mobile checkouts.
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NewsWiggle sales and profits soar following 'fast growth' in Europe
Online cycling retailer Wiggle has recorded a jump in annual sales and profits driven by fast growth across Europe and strong UK performance.