All Waterstones articles – Page 8
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Analysis
HMV timeline: Simon Fox's highs and lows at the retailer
Simon Fox leaves HMV next month after six years as chief executive of the entertainment retailer to be replaced by former Jessops boss Trevor Moore. Retail Week looks at Fox’s time at the top of HMV.
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Opinion
Comment: Reducing store portfolio may challenge retailers
Many retailers have recognised the power of ecommerce to drive sales and offer a compelling and convenient way for their customers to shop.
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News
Waterstones operations director exits business
Waterstones operations director Steve Clark has departed the book seller.
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Analysis
The e-book market: What do retailers need to know?
Sainsbury’s acquisition of HMV’s stake in Anobii has thrown the spotlight on the e-book market. Retail Week takes a look
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Opinion
The unpredictable world of retail
Retail can sometimes be pretty predictable. Significant events such as market entries or exits, new launches or promotions, or changes to trading performance are often flagged up in advance.
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Gallery
Waterstones gets an interior revamp
The bookseller is tackling etail competition with store overhauls, but will it be enough? John Ryan assesses the Twickenham branch.
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Analysis
How Amazon changed retailing
Amazon’s impact on retail has been remarkable. Its focus on technology and new ideas have produced innovations that set the bar for the industry. Rebecca Thomson charts its rise and possible future.
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Opinion
Waterstones and Amazon: A good partnership?
Will the Kindle partnership with Amazon cost Waterstones in the long run, asks Philip Downer.
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Analysis
Analysis: What does Waterstones’ Amazon deal mean for the retailer?
Waterstones’ decision to start selling the Kindle e-reader has come as a surprise to the market, particularly following its managing director James Daunt last year calling the etailer a “ruthless devil”.
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News
Waterstones inks deal with Amazon to sell Kindle
Waterstones has signed a deal with Amazon to sell its Kindle e-reader.
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News
Sir Philip Green and the Westons slip down Sunday Times Rich List
Primark and Selfridges owners Galen and George Weston and Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green slipped down the Sunday Times Rich List rankings this year.
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News
HMV reviews work experience scheme as Asda drawn into row
HMV is reviewing its unpaid work placements following the row over the Government’s Work Experience scheme.
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News
Poundland pulls out of government work scheme
Poundland has withdrawn from the government’s controversial work programme after media pressure has put the scheme under the spotlight.
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News
Tesco online food sales to double in next five years
Grocery giant already close to controlling 50% of internet food sales.
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Analysis
Averting warehouse disasters
Warehouse malfunctions can prove catastrophic for a retailer’s sales and reputation. So how can the risk of problems occurring be minimised? Alison Clements investigates.
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Analysis
Crisis disposals: When emergency surgery is needed
HMV and Game are selling parts of their business to preserve the core. Nicola Harrison reports on crisis disposals.
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Analysis
10 ways to compete with Amazon
Amazon’s sales growth this week showed that the etailer continues to power on. It commands respect from retailers, but its relentless expansion also generates fear. We assess how retailers can best compete with the digital Goliath. Gemma Goldfingle and Alex Lawson report.
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Opinion
Forget trivia, focus on what matters
John Richards is a retail consultant for corporate finance advisor McQueen. Prior to that, he was a leading leading retail equity analyst, working for Deutsche Bank amongst others.
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News
Hobbycraft makes two senior appointments
Arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft has made two top appointments after hiring senior executives from Waterstones and Pets at Home.
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News
Luxembourg VAT cut on e-books gives Amazon advantage
Pressure is likely to increase on the UK Treasury to cut VAT on e-books after a controversial rate cut on the category by Luxembourg.