All articles by Rosie Shepard – Page 34
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NewsAsda launches drive-through flu jab service
Asda has launched an NHS drive-through flu jab service for eligible people at 13 of its UK stores.
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NewsZalando extends sustainability push due to consumer demand
Zalando has accelerated its sustainability plans as consumer demand for environmentally friendly products has grown exponentially since the beginning of the year.
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NewsDixons Carphone, AO.com and Walmart offer rival Prime Day Sales
Retailers including Dixons Carphone, AO.com and Walmart are all offering autumn Sales in competition with Amazon’s delayed Prime Day.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does the job support scheme mean for retail?
From November 1, the new government job support scheme comes into effect. How will it affect retail and is it enough to stem the flow of redundancies that have afflicted the industry?
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NewsEnvironmental Audit Committee reopens fast fashion inquiry
Two years after its inquiry into fast fashion, the Environmental Audit Committee has decided to revisit the issue after new concerns came to light during the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsMorrisons commits to immediate payment for small suppliers until January
Morrisons has extended its commitment to pay farmers, local food makers and small businesses straight away to January 2021.
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NewsScrapping tax-free shopping for tourists will hit luxury sector
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that the tax-free shopping scheme for non-EU tourists will come to and end on December 31.
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NewsH&M returns to profit as it looks to emerge ‘stronger’ post-Covid
H&M has reported a profit in its third quarter, as chief executive Helena Helmersson believes “the worst is behind us”.
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AnalysisBoohoo boss John Lyttle: ‘We won’t succeed if we don’t get this right’
In the last six months, Boohoo has faced a number of challenges, but chief executive John Lyttle and the board are confident they are on the right path.
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NewsScS profits slide as store closures impact sales
ScS recorded a downturn in profits and sales in its full-year results due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, but has since seen a strong recovery as it benefits from pent-up consumer demand.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How coronavirus has hindered social mobility in retail
The coronavirus pandemic has led to job losses and stemmed career progression across retail, but it seems that young people and those on low incomes have been the hardest hit. Rosie Shepard reports.
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NewsBoohoo asks court to dismiss $100m pricing case
Boohoo has asked a Los Angeles court to dismiss a $100m (£79m) lawsuit after it was accused of deliberately offering “fake” discounts.
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NewsWalmart set to choose preferred bidder in Asda deal
The Walmart board convened last week to decide on its preferred bidder in the Asda takeover deal.
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NewsAldi to plough record £1.3bn investment into UK as profits surge
Aldi has pledged to invest £1.3bn into upgraded stores and distribution centres over the next two years after it saw record sales figures last year.
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AnalysisBoohoo Leicester supply chain: What went wrong and can it be fixed?
Boohoo today published the independent review into allegations about factories in Leicester. Retail Week explores its key findings and solutions to the controversy.
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NewsConsumer confidence climbs in September but new restrictions loom
Consumer confidence rose in September as people began to return to offices, shops and restaurants.
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NewsNext to sell Ted Baker lingerie and nightwear
Ted Baker has entered a licensing agreement to release its lingerie and nightwear collections in partnership with Next.
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AnalysisHow B&Q owner Kingfisher is switching to digital-first stores
Kingfisher has shifted strategy to prioritise in-store picking and new store types as it seeks to accelerate the integration of on- and offline.
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NewsNike eyes permanent shift online as digital sales soar in lockdown
Nike’s online sales surged during its first quarter as its direct-to-consumer strategy bore fruit during lockdown.
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NewsJoules ‘encouraged’ by recovery despite sales slide
Joules suffered a drop in sales during its first quarter as store closures dented its top line, but boss Nick Jones insists he is “encouraged” by the retailer’s recovery.