All Analysis articles – Page 138
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AnalysisPersonalisation: The secrets of the customer shopping journey revealed
The personalisation of the high-street shopping experience is vital to ensure the future growth of bricks-and-mortar stores.
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AnalysisOpinion: Apple iOS 10 offers retailers a wealth of personalisation
Yesterday Apple announced two new phones – the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus – which will launch with its latest operating system, iOS 10.
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AnalysisDixons first-quarter like-for-likes rise: what the analysts say
Dixons Carphone posted a 9% increase in its first-quarter sales, bolstered by strong like-for-likes. Here’s the City’s reaction.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why maverick Mike Ashley's apologies are no longer enough
Mike Ashley famously said last year he wanted Sports Direct to be as good a retailer as department store chain John Lewis.
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AnalysisPersonalisation: Retailers blazing a trail on the customer journey
Retailers all over the world are taking a more personal approach to their customers in a bid to stand out from the crowd.
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AnalysisIn numbers: John Lewis opens Magna Park warehouse extension
John Lewis opened its new distribution facilities yesterday, which is set to take its industry-leading fulfilment offer to a new level.
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AnalysisAs it happened: Sports Direct's AGM - relive a day of drama
Sports Direct hosted shareholders, media and members of the public at its headquarters today for its AGM and tour of its warehouse.
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AnalysisPersonalisation: How retailers can become ever more relevant to consumers
From artificial intelligence to data science, opportunities are opening up in retail. We explore how new technology is pushing boundaries.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What we learnt from Sports Direct’s working practices report
Sports Direct’s law firm RPC today unveiled its findings from a review of the retailer’s working practices. Retail Week explores the key things we learnt.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG August Retail Sales Monitor – sector by sector
Retail like-for-likes slumped 0.9% in August as food sales were offset by fashion declines. Here’s our sector by sector breakdown.
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AnalysisPersonalisation: Structure your business to power customer loyalty
Ever since Amazon pioneered personalisation – using data to recommend products to consumers – numerous retailers have followed suit.
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AnalysisData: As M&S cuts 525 jobs, how does its staff productivity stack up?
Marks & Spencer is cutting jobs to become a leaner business, but boss Steve Rowe may have limited room to drive productivity further.
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AnalysisProfile: Morrisons' new trading director Barry Williams
Morrisons has hired former Asda executive Barry Williams to a key trading role and analysts believe he will boost the grocer’s purchasing power.
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AnalysisEtail evolution: A look at Amazon’s website through the years
Amazon’s online retail offer has been industry-leading since its inception, but how has its ecommerce website developed?
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AnalysisPersonalisation: Innovative ways of turning shoppers into 'soulmates'
From reading customers’ minds to analysing a shopper’s DNA, brands are going to extraordinary lengths to push the boundaries of personalisation.
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AnalysisThis week in retail: Sports Direct poised for crunch match
Sports Direct’s AGM will attract plenty of attention this week as the retailer remains under scrutiny from investors, unions, MPs and the media.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five priorities for Sainsbury's Argos boss John Rogers
Sainsbury’s finance chief John Rogers steps into the hot seat at newly acquired Home Retail Group next week, following the £1.4bn acquisition.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Carrefour is targeting high-end spend in Poland
Only weeks after its first ‘gourmet’ store opened in Warsaw, Carrefour has unveiled a second premium location in the Polish capital.
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AnalysisInfographic: Re-modelling supply chains to fulfil omnichannel profitability
Retail Week’s insight infographic reveals how to design a supply chain solution that benefits both the customer and retailers’ bottom line.
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AnalysisRetail Diary: Tin Foyle’s epic adventures and Ikea’s do-it-yourself dinners
Foyles’s ‘Tin Foyle’ has been making friends, Ikea is exploring an unconventional dining concept and Daphne Sherman ‘Buttons Down’.