All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 20
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GalleryIn pictures: Philips’ London technology pop-up shop
Electronics supplier Philips hosted a pop-up shop in London’s trendy Spitalfields to showcase its latest technology.
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GalleryIn pictures: Tesco's 1960s store at Goodwood Revival 2013
Tesco introduced augmented reality to a re-incarnated version of its 1960s shops at the Goodwood Revival festival last weekend.
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NewsLidl appoints new operations director as sales grow
Lidl has reshuffled its operations team as the German discounter continues to expand its UK estate.
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InterviewQ&A: Fortnum & Mason boss on appealing to Londoners, new stores and digital growth
Fortnum & Mason chief executive Ewan Venters is enacting a strategy to improve the iconic London department store’s domestic appeal. Retail Week caught up with him a year after he took up the role.
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NewsThe Garden Centre Group acquires rival specialist
The Garden Centre Group (TGCG) has acquired The Garden & Leisure Group from French garden centre group Louis Delhaize.
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NewsThe Hut records strong first half profit growth
The Hut has reported strong growth in first half profits after sales increased more than 30% year on year.
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NewsGovernment to introduce 5p plastic bag charge
The Government is to introduce a 5p charge on plastic bags in a bid to prevent littering.
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NewsVideo: Dixons boss Sebastian James on its 'female-friendly' Bluewater store
Dixons group chief executive Sebastian James has hailed its new “female-friendly” format in Bluewater shopping centre as a “fun and fashionable” place to shop.
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NewsDixons to allow shoppers to compare prices with rivals in store
Dixons is to tackle showrooming head on with a new app which encourages shoppers to compare its prices with rivals.
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NewsThe Co-op introduces student discount on groceries
The Co-op is to introduce a 10% student discount across its 3,600 food stores later this month as it looks to target younger shoppers.
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AnalysisIn the news: Wiggle incoming chief executive Stefan Barden profiled
The food industry leader may seem an unusual choice for triathlon etailer Wiggle, but success in a competitive sector and a reputation for innovation will serve him well.
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NewsMorrisons to use fresh credentials to attack £500m online food target
Morrisons is to use its fresh food credentials to differentiate its online offer as it targets £500m in potential etail sales.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales and profits rise as it grabs market share
John Lewis department stores generated a 5.1% increase in first-half like-for-like sales and profits rose 9.9% as it stole market share from rivals. Profits at grocery stablemate Waitrose surged almost 13%, parent John Lewis Partnership’s interims showed.
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NewsMorrisons takes the axe to investment in supermarkets
Morrisons is to slow the pace of new supermarket openings in another sign that the race for big grocery store space is over.
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NewsCath Kidston relaunches website ahead of international ecommerce push
Cath Kidston re-launched its website on a new platform which will allow the fashion and homewares retailer to expand its digital offer overseas.
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NewsAsda boss Andy Clarke calls for income tax threshold rise
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke has called on the Government to increase the income tax threshold as shopper spending comes under increasingly intense pressure.
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NewsThorntons full-year profits rise as commercial sales increase
Profits rose at Thorntons last year as the chocolatier revamped its model and increased sales to the grocers.
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NewsGovernment calls for retailers to use plus-size mannequins
Equalities minister Jo Swinson has called on fashion retailers to follow Debenhams’ lead in using plus-size and petite mannequins.
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NewsPrimark owner raises profit forecasts after strong summer
Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF) has raised its second-half profit expectations after strong summer sales at the fashion retailer.
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NewsAppliances Online owner DRL steps up flotation plans
AO.com owner DRL is a step closer to listing on the London Stock Exchange after taking on advisers and lining up banks to complete the deal.