More on Me + Em – Page 1011
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Analysis
Infographic: London's Night Tube – where will the retail hotspots be?
The first Night Tube services are set to launch in London on Friday. Retailers are set to cash in but where will the trading hotspots be?
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News
TJX boosted by value credentials as its raises full-year forecast
TJX, the US-based value retailer, has raised its full-year guidance after a strong second-quarter driven by an increase in customer numbers.
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Analysis
Watch: How can supply chain execs drive omnichannel profitability?
Current supply chains are not fit for purpose to deliver a successful omnichannel offering, claim 86% of retailers, so how can that be fixed?
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Analysis
Analysis: 10 key performance indicators for the new retailing world
Retailers increasingly realise that they need to respond to new dynamics such as a shift from transactions to relationships.
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Analysis
Analysis: Aldi ups disruption in Australia with focus on middle classes
After years of searching for a suitable site, Aldi Australia is to open a 16,150 sq ft outlet in the Bridgepoint Centre, Mosman in Sydney.
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News
Karen Millen loses battle to regain the rights to her name for trading
The founder and namesake of Karen Millen has lost a legal battle with her old company to use her name for future business ventures.
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Analysis
Big box, little box, cardboard box: Why big retailers are shrinking
Big-box retailers are branching out of retail parks and adopting new channels such as smaller high street stores to target new shoppers.
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News
Laura Ashley like-for-likes rise 4.1% while online sales soar
Laura Ashley has reported a healthy rise in full-year like-for-likes as strong furniture sales bolstered the retailer’s underperforming fashion arm.
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Gallery
Store of the week: Mamas & Papas open store in trendy Battersea
Opening a new store is not easy, and John Ryan notes the difficulties faced by retailers when following a flagship’s new store programme.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, Karen Millen, Apple and more
Retail round-up: Sports Direct staff injuries higher than average, Apple’s Chinese investment and Karen Millen loses battle to use her name.
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Analysis
Analysis: Will UK department stores follow Macy’s lead and shut stores?
Macy’s decision to shutter 100 of its shops across the US created shockwaves last week, despite its recent poor financial performance.
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News
Inflation hits 20-month high while cost of food falls at slower rate
UK inflation has hit its highest level since November 2014 driven by higher prices for fuel, alcoholic drinks and hotels, latest figures show.
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News
BHS final store closures delayed in attempts to clear stock
BHS’s remaining stores are to stay open for about a week longer than the original deadline set by administrators in an attempt to reduce stock levels.
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News
Morrisons sells stake in US online food retailer Fresh Direct
Morrisons has offloaded its 10% stake in US online food retailer Fresh Direct for £45m, five years after it invested in the firm.
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Opinion
Opinion: Why retailers need negative reviews, and what to do with them
The rise of online retail has given shoppers more avenues than ever to offer feedback. How should retailers respond to negative reviews?
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News
John Lewis sales fall as hot weather sparks 'challenging' week
John Lewis sales dropped last week as the hot weather drove consumers away from shops during a “challenging” period of trading.
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Future Leaders
Be Inspired conference champions female success in the world of retail
To help engage the next generation of female retail talent, Retail Week is hosting a Be Inspired conference on November 9.
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News
New Look launches one-hour, consumer-controlled, next-day delivery
Fast-fashion retailer New Look has launched a one-hour, consumer-controlled delivery option, in partnership with delivery company DPD.
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News
John Lewis first retailer to bring Oculus VR headset to UK high street
John Lewis is set to become the first UK retailer to sell Oculus Rift headsets and will enhance its in-store experience with live demos.
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News
Specsavers wins approval to trademark ‘should’ve’ catchphrase
The eyewear retailer Specsavers has had its application to trademark the word ‘should’ve’ approved by the UK Intellectual Property Office.