All Analysis articles – Page 117
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AnalysisWhy are retailers suddenly in breach of NMW regulations?
John Lewis revealed yesterday that it is setting aside £36m to deal with the potential fall-out from not complying with national minimum wage rules.
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AnalysisAnalysis: April retail sales sector by sector
Retail like-for-likes jumped 5.6% in April and total sales recorded their best performance since 2011 as the late timing of Easter boosted purchases.
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AnalysisThe disruptors: The firms rebuilding the DIY sector
DIY is the focus of the first article of Retail Week’s new ‘The disruptors’ series, which looks at the businesses creating waves across retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Asda, ITV, Coles... can Norman conquer M&S?
When Marks & Spencer revealed it was on the hunt for a new chairman, Retail Week put together a shortlist of candidates. Archie Norman was at the top.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Amazon’s five greatest innovations
Amazon is undoubtedly one of retail’s great innovators, but what are its most impressive inventions? Retail Week takes its pick.
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AnalysisAgenda: Zalando and Supergroup update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Zalando and Supergroup on the agenda.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Shop Direct is evolving with AI
Shop Direct and IBM Watson have teamed up to develop an AI-powered chatbot, but the technology has had implications for the retailer’s wider business.
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AnalysisSeven things we learned from Sainsbury's results
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe hailed a “pivotal” year for Sainsbury’s despite a third consecutive year of declining pre-tax profit.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Jill McDonald has her work cut out at M&S
The M&S top job is often spoken about as being the trickiest job in retail but the clothing and home role must come a close second.
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AnalysisAnalysis: M&S gains McDonald’s customer focus
The appointment of Halfords chief executive Jill McDonald to one of the most pivotal roles at Marks & Spencer came as a bolt from the blue.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can virtual reality live up to its hype?
Virtual reality (VR) has been near the top of retailers’ lists of must-try technologies for several years now, but it hasn’t yet lived up to its promise.
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AnalysisHobbs’ Meg Lustman on rediscovering the retailer's mojo
When chief executive Meg Lustman arrived at fashion retailer Hobbs three years ago she was greeted by a business that had lost its way.
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AnalysisNew report: How tech solves the productivity problem
Two thirds of retailers believe the sector has a productivity problem, while 44% are investing in technology with the specific aim of driving improvements in this vital area.
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AnalysisWhat tech will be the biggest disruptor to retail?
Technology is transforming retail. We ask the visionaries on our Tech. advisory board which development will be the biggest disruptor to the sector.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can M&S make food online work?
Shoppers were rejoicing this morning with news that Marks & Spencer is set to start selling food online.
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AnalysisDixons Carphone's HoneyBee – what you need to know
Dixons Carphone – seller, and now fixer, of all things electrical – is not best known for its connected world services business.
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AnalysisHow top retailers are integrating bricks with clicks
Keeping shops relevant in the mobile age is all about combining bricks with clicks, finds Susie Mesure.
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AnalysisAre retailers falling short on customer strategies?
Economic uncertainty plus the evolution of the connected consumer is allowing nimble retailers to cash in while some legacy brands being left out in the cold.
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AnalysisInfographic: Sergio Bucher on customers, and more
The week in words and numbers, April 28, 2017: Debenhams boss Sergio Bucher on not targeting customers; Waterstones’ James Daunt on reading the general election
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AnalysisAgenda: Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Next and grocery share
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Next and the latest grocery market share data all on the agenda.