All Riots in the UK in 2011 articles
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AnalysisRetail Week's 25th anniversary: 25 moments that defined retail
We take a look at some of the landmark moments in retail over the last quarter-century. Do you remember when..?
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AnalysisProfile: Steven Cohen, chief executive, Blue Inc
The Blue Inc boss, who reported strong profits last week, has managed to turn the recession to the retailer’s advantage. He tells Gemma Goldfingle how he has done it.
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OpinionComment: Olympic Games legacy should extend to the high street
Ennis, Wiggins and Farah – just three of the names that will enter sporting folklore after the stunning success of Great Britain’s first home Olympics since 1948.
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NewsRetailers rise from the ashes of last year’s riots
One year on from the riots retailers remain engaged with local communities.
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InterviewQ&A: House of Reeves co-owner Trevor Reeves
When riots blighted the UK last year one of the most harrowing images was the torched 150-year old House of Reeves furniture store in Croydon. Retail Week speaks to co-owner Trevor Reeves one year on.
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NewsA year on from the riots Met Police works with retailers to curb crime
The Metropolitan Police is working with London retailers following last year’s riots, in order to give stores more protection from crime.
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AnalysisRevitalising Croydon’s retail: What do retailers need to know?
Since it was set ablaze in last year’s riots, retailers are showing renewed interest in Croydon, with talk of possible regeneration.
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OpinionA new generation of retailers
As July approaches, I think back to last summer when some of our high streets went up in flames.
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AnalysisRetail theft: Who is targeting you?
Retail criminals can range from teenage shoplifters to sophisticated in-house fraudsters. Sarah Butler explores how retailers can protect themselves.
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NewsRiot-hit Lidl reopens
Lidl has reopened a store that was ransacked and then burned during last year’s riots.
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AnalysisReview of the Year 2011: 08. August
It was a dark month for retail, against a violent and costly backdrop of the riots.
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AnalysisAfter the riots: Retail rebuilds
It’s three months since the riots. Charlotte Hardie investigates how retailers have restored normality, and finds there’s still much to do.
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OpinionM&S steady in rough seas
Amid renewed economic gloom and relentlessly downbeat consumer sentiment, next week brings a chance to gauge the sector’s temperature as some of retail’s biggest beasts report.
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OpinionThe truth behind the story
The reality is retail is thriving, and keen young people are driving its success, says Jacqueline Gold
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NewsRiot-hit furniture store House of Reeves to be rebuilt
The family–run Croydon furniture business devastated by a blaze during rioting in August is preparing to apply for planning permission to build a new store on the same site.
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NewsBrenda thanked for giving rioters the brush-off
We’re delighted to report that Debenhams has managed to track down Brenda, the self-effacing pensioner who ‘delooted’ its Clapham store and helped clean up after last month’s rioting.
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NewsSir Philip Green argues riots were culmination of year of civil disobedience
Sir Philip Green has said the occupation of the Fortnum & Mason store earlier this year by protesters encouraged last month’s rioters and looters.
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OpinionJustin King: Retail’s role in rebuilding
Big retailers can make a real difference in communities hit by the riots, says Justin King
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NewsHigh Street Fund attracts just 25 applications
The High Street Fund, set up to help small businesses affected by last month’s rioting, has had applications for funding from just 25 shop owners.
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NewsHigh Street Fund raises further half a million
Energy giant Shell has donated £500,000 to the High Street Fund set up to support businesses affected by the riots in August.