All Retail Week UAT articles in 16-22 November 2019
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Kylie Cosmetics – has Coty paid $600m for 170 million Instagram followers?
Global beauty company Coty acquired a 51% stake in celebrity superstar Kylie Jenner’s cosmetics company for a cool $600m this week.
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NewsWalmart to double down on China with new store rollout
Walmart has unveiled plans to open 500 new stores in China, in a bid to more than double its footprint in the country.
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NewsAgenda: Pets at Home, Topps Tiles and McColl’s update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, which include updates from Topps Tiles, Fortnum & Mason and Pets at Home.
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GalleryIn pictures: Ahold pilots new frictionless store in the US
The services arm of Ahold Delhaize has rolled out a new frictionless store pilot, which allows customers to shop by “scanning in, shopping and walking out”.
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NewsSelfridges opens world’s first permanent department store cinema
Selfridges has partnered with independent boutique cinema operator Olympic Studios and opened a cinema inside its Oxford Street store.
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NewsLandsec appoints new chief executive
Landsec has appointed a new chief executive, set to start the role by summer 2020.
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OpinionElection: Whatever the outcome, Brexit will mean a government of extremes
In the first of a four-part series, Richard Lim takes a look at what the impending election will mean for the retail sector. Without too much in the way of manifestos to go on, he starts with Brexit.
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Retail VoiceWhat is ‘purpose’ and is it worth it?
The dictionary definition of ‘purpose’ reads: ‘The reason for which something is done or created, or for which something exists.’
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VideoWill John Lewis’ focus on in-store experience pay off?
After the opening of John Lewis’ revamped department store in Southampton, where services and experience are centre stage, Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald and stores editor John Ryan discuss whether it lives up to its ‘playground’ billing and how effectively the new approach has been executed.
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AnalysisFive ways to win at Christmas
Christmas brings an abundance of opportunities to inspire, entice and charm consumers, but how can retailers stand out from the crowd?
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OpinionMove of the Week: Dixons Carphone’s new faces have digital know-how in their DNA
Alex Baldock has cast the recruitment net beyond the retail sector as he continues his digital transformation of Dixons Carphone.
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AnalysisCracker or turkey? The verdict on retail’s Christmas ads
From Edgar the Excitable Dragon to Kevin the Carrot’s musical extravaganza, two advertising agency bosses give their verdicts on who has won retail’s Christmas ad battle.
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VideoWatch: M&S unveils second Christmas advert
M&S has launched its second Christmas advert following “great customer and colleague response” to its first ‘Go Jumpers’ advert.
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OpinionOpinion: Does Gormley’s departure leave Naked Wines exposed?
Alongside Naked Wines’ first set of results since investors approved the sale of Majestic Wine in September came the shock revelation that its founder and chief executive Rowan Gormley would be departing the business after Christmas.
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NewsCurrys PC World unveils customer testing initiative
Currys PC World has launched an initiative to test the best tech on the market with the help of its customers.
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NewsThe Hut Group secures loan to invest in digital strategy
The Hut Group has secured millions of pounds worth of credit to invest in its online platform and build out its position as a digital leader in the beauty and wellness sector.
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NewsHarvey Nichols co-chief operating officer departs after 35 years
Harvey Nichols co-chief operating officer Daniela Rinaldi is stepping down from her role after 35 years at the business.
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NewsOffice boss departs as COO steps up
Office chief executive Lorenzo Moretti has stepped down with immediate effect and will be succeeded by the shoe retailer’s chief operating officer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Where does its Nike split leave Amazon?
With the news that Nike has decided to stop selling its products on Amazon, Retail Week looks at what repercussions that decision will have – for both businesses and the wider sector.
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NewsAlibaba kicks off £10bn share sale with Hong Kong listing
Alibaba has kick-started the sale of 500 million shares as part of the Chinese retail group’s plan to raise HK$100bn (£10bn) through a Hong Kong listing.