All Analysis articles – Page 137
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AnalysisInfographic: Next's Lord Wolfson on margins, plus the latest retail stats
The week in words and numbers, September 23, 2016: Next’s boss Lord Wolfson elaborates on the company’s potential hike in prices.
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AnalysisThe Brexit effect: How will global retail supply chains be impacted?
With the UK’s out vote inevitably impacting retailers, Nick Hughes investigates the wide-reaching implications for the global supply chain.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why retailers need to create better jobs – and how they can do it
Retail is rightly proud of its meritocratic employment and promotion track-record, but a new approach is needed in changing times.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Kingfisher's transformation is a marathon not a sprint
Kingfisher posted soaring interim profits yesterday but boss Veronique Laury had no time to celebrate – she has a complex turnaround to focus on.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How should you tackle the living wage conundrum?
The introduction of the national living wage has sent shockwaves through retail that will reverberate for many years to come.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Typo, the Australian chain set to make its UK debut
Retail Week takes a closer look at Typo, the homewares and stationery specialist that has pencilled its debut at Westfield Stratford.
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AnalysisThis week in retail: Kingfisher results reflect state of repair in DIY
Following last week’s updates from Next, the John Lewis Partnership and Morrisons, it’s the turn of DIY giant Kingfisher on Tuesday.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Amazon's US pop-ups will lure shoppers into its ecosystem
Amazon’s physical store plans are about drawing more consumers into its world than is possible with its websites alone, writes Howard Lake.
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AnalysisStore gallery: Fenwick creates new from old in Colchester
John Ryan visits the relaunched Williams & Griffin deparment store, now under the Fenwick name, having owned it since 2008.
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AnalysisInfographic: M&S's Wade-Gery on her exit, plus the latest retail stats
The week in words and numbers, September 16, 2016: Marks & Spencer’s multichannel director decides not to return from maternity leave
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AnalysisAnalysis: What do John Lewis and Next's woes tell us about the fashion sector?
Two fashion behemoths on the British High Street yesterday released their first-half results, with both revealing substantial profit declines.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What we learned from the John Lewis half-year results
The John Lewis Partnership reported a fall in profits in its half-year results despite a rise in sales, and warned staff numbers would shrink in the coming years.
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AnalysisSWOT analysis: Boden’s China ambitions and bricks-and-mortar expansion
Boden is banking on international expansion and growing its UK store estate to offset its falling profits, but will the bet pay off?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lessons in mobile and personalisation from Shop Direct
Shop Direct boss Alex Baldock spoke to Retail Week on how the etailer has used personalisation technology to drive profits.
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AnalysisThis week in retail: John Lewis' Andy Street eyes move from tills to town hall
Thursday brings results and updates from a raft of retail’s biggest names, as Next, Morrisons and John Lewis update.
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AnalysisAnalysis: From taxis to takeaways, is there anything that Amazon can't do?
After Amazon’s launch into food delivery, Retail Week examines the other areas the online behemoth could dip its toe in to.
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AnalysisPersonalisation: Striking the right balance between innovative and invasive
Being able to offercustomers a personalised shopping experience without encroaching on their privacy remains a fine art.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Lidl owner Schwarz Group is sharpening its tech focus
Europe’s largest discount retailer Schwarz Group is updating its tech capabilities to strengthen its European foothold and enter new markets.
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AnalysisInfographic: Personalisation lifts Waitrose.com plus the latest retail stats
The week in words and numbers, September 9, 2016: Waitrose lifts new online customer orders by 24% after using product recommendation
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five lessons retailers can learn from Tesla
Car brand Tesla is just 13 years old, yet its electric sports cars have made a big impact on the global automotive industry.