All articles by Suzanne Bearne – Page 10
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NewsJaeger to bolster in-store digital technology as part of turnaround plan
Jaeger is to launch a raft of tech initiatives including equipping staff with iPads as it seeks to improve customer experience.
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NewsHarvey Nichols quits Azerbaijan megastore after split with licence partner
Harvey Nichols has withdrawn from its luxurious seven-floor department store in Azerbaijan’s capital months after a high-profile launch, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsZalando profits hit but sales rise in second quarter update
German fashion etailer Zalando has said it will report a fall in profits for the second quarter of the year, depite sales surging.
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NewsZara UK full-year profits rocket 31% as focus on sales growth pays off
Pre-tax profits at Zara’s UK business surged 31% to £49.1m after its focus on sales growth and tightening operating expenses paid off.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Matalan's online bathroom venture – watertight idea or damp squib?
Matalan surprised the industry by launching an online bathroom venture. Faced with a competitive market in new territory, how will it fare?
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NewsTesco launches third-party shop-in-shops in international stores
Tesco has introduced third-party Sports Direct and Peacocks concessions to its international stores for the first time.
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NewsNew Look to roll out standalone menswear stores this year
Fashion retailer New Look is making a play into the menswear market with the launch of dedicated standalone stores later this year.
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NewsMatalan steps into bathroom market with online-only venture
Matalan is entering the big-ticket category for the first time with the launch of a standalone online-only brand stocking bathroom fixtures.
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AnalysisHalfords first-quarter update: What the analysts say
Like-for-likes at Halfords notched up 3.5% for the first quarter, helped by sales of premium bikes. Here is what the analysts say.
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NewsAsos launches weekly podcast in customer engagement push
Asos has become the first retailer to launch a weekly podcast as the etailer seeks to find innovative ways to engage with its core customers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: June Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
After the strongest growth, excluding Easter, for 18 months in June, the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor reveals positive results in all categories.
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AnalysisIn the news: Carphone Warehouse's new managing director Jeremy Fennell profiled
Ecommerce whizz Jeremy Fennell will transfer his skills within Dixons Carphone as he steps up to become the boss of the mobile business.
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NewsWestfield London evacuates over Word War II bomb alert
Shoppers and staff at Westfield London were evacuated from the shopping centre earlier today after a World War II shell casing was found nearby.
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NewsThree-quarters of consumers unwilling to pay for click-and-collect
Three-quarters of consumers believe they should not have to pay for click-and-collect services, a Retail Week survey has revealed.
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AnalysisHow Amazon is maintaining its Prime position online
As Amazon unveils an annual Sale day geared exclusively to Prime members, Retail Week examines the success of its subscription scheme.
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NewsMarks & Spencer extends click-and-collect offer to more Simply Food stores
Marks & Spencer plans to extend its click-and-collect offer to over 100 of its Simply Food franchise stores by the end of September.
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NewsAmazon celebrates 20th anniversary with 'more deals than Black Friday'
Amazon will celebrate its 20th anniversary with an exclusive one-day Sale for its Prime members, which will offer more deals than Black Friday.
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NewsSofaworks reveals it will change its name in ad that pokes fun at DFS
Sofaworks has revealed it will change its name for the second time in just 18 months after a court ruled its brand infringed DFS’s.
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NewsThe National Retail Federation slams Obama's plans to extend overtime pay
The National Retail Federation has warned that Obama’s plan to make more people eligible for overtime would drive up payroll and impact new jobs.
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NewsChinese online grocery market to grow five-fold to $180bn (£115bn) by 2020
The value of China’s online grocery market is expected to grow five-fold to almost $180bn (£115bn) by 2020, new research has found.