All Retail Week UAT articles in 10 October 2008 – Page 3
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AnalysisMartin Bailie: A Lidl goes a long way
It’s been one of the biggest retail successes of the year, but Lidl has stayed silent — until now. In an exclusive interview, Lidl UK director Martin Bailie explains the secret of its success.
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Opinion
John King: The retail diploma needs our support
I began my retail career on a management training programme, working my way up from the shopfloor.
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Opinion
Lord Kirkham: There’s an art to good business
As Damien Hirst’s recent auction showed, thinking outside the box is key to making money
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Analysis
Allan Leighton: Retail in the blood
Credited with the transformation of Asda, Allan Leighton is one of the UK’s leading retail masterminds. He tells Nicola Harrison how retailers can learn from the downturn
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News
Greggs issues profit warning
Bakery retailer Greggs has issued a profit warning as costs of energy and ingredients soared and the company was hit by the poor weather.
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AnalysisStore design: Design heroes
Times may be tough but, as Retail Week’s Stores 2008 book shows, that needn’t mean good design should go out the window. John Ryan showcases this year’s stunners
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News
Kaupthing taken over by Icelandic government
The Icelandic government has seized control of Kaupthing, the bank that is closely connected to swathes of the UK high street.
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Analysis
Multichannel: Channel hopping
As consumers increasingly shop across more than one channel, retailers need to ensure they provide a multichannel service that meets their changing demands. Joanna Perry reports.
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Analysis
Westfield: Down and out in Derby?
Westfield’s UK centre debut in Derby has been a success, but its arrival has unsettled the rest of the city centre. A year on from its opening, Ben Cooper examines the extent of the fallout.
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News
Ideal Shopping Direct chief executive to stand down
Ideal Shopping Direct chief executive Andrew Fryatt is to step down tomorrow.
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News
WHSmith profits jump 15%
Robust sales at WHSmith's travel division helped it achieve a 15 per cent hike in profit before tax and exceptional items to 76 million for the year to August 31.
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News
Robert Tchenguiz 'to sell Sainsbury's stake'
Property billionaire Robert Tchenguiz has reportedly been forced to put his 10 per cent stake in J Sainsbury up for sale.
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News
Asda reveals strong George sales in September
Asda exceeded expectations for sales of its autumn and winter George clothing ranges last month, Wal-Mart has revealed.
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News
Management buys Joy out of administration
Fashion and homewares retailer Joy has been bought out of administration, saving around 150 jobs.
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News
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5 per cent
Bank of England has unexpectedly cut interest rates by half a point to 4.5 per cent.
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News
Slowing food inflation prompts BRC call for interest rate cut
The rate of food price inflation has fallen for the first time in six months, prompting the British Retail Consortium to call on the Bank of England to bring in an immediate interest rate cut.
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NewsBody Shop opts for global security system
Body Shop has selected a system to help it achieve PCIDSS compliance across its global organisation.
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News
DSGi to add customer videos to its sites to broaden appeal
DSGi is planning to allow its customers to post videos on its e-commerce sites to give them more user appeal.
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News
Ministry of Sound pushes brands with e-tail assault
Lifestyle brand Ministry of Sound is to embark on a retail initiative with the relaunch of its web site.
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News
Profits crash at Land of Leather
Furniture retailer Land of Leather has revealed that pre-tax profits fell by 16.2 million, from 18.5 million to 2.3 million in the year to August 3.