All Analysis articles – Page 142
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will the Froome factor boost flagging cycle sales?
When Chris Froome pedalled to an historic third Tour de France victory last weekend, bike retailers across the country cheered louder than most.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why retailers are banking on a growing menswear market
Menswear has traditionally been relegated to store basements, with retailers resigned to men simply being less interested in shopping.
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AnalysisSWOT analysis: Will Tesco's tie-up with Holland & Barrett be a success?
Tesco and Holland & Barrett have penned a shop-in-shop partnership as the grocer continues its drive to make better use of excess space.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What Sam Allardyce can learn from retail's great turnarounds
Sam Allardyce is vying to turn England’s Euro flops into winners. Retail Week looks at what he can learn from the architects of retail’s greatest comebacks.
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AnalysisIn quotes: BHS inquiry slams Sir Philip Green, Chappell and advisers
Sir Philip Green has been mauled by MPs for his role in the collapse of BHS. Retail Week picks out the key quotes from the MPs’ report.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The major business benefits of ethical retailing
Morality in retail is under scrutiny like never before and shoppers are increasingly concerned by the impact their choices have on the planet.
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AnalysisProfile: Chris Walker, the Lidl lifer charged with reviving Asda's supermarkets
As far as looking for a new challenge is concerned, Asda’s new vice president of supermarkets Chris Walker couldn’t have found a much tougher one.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The growing retail potential of the Iranian market
Uncertainty in Europe means UK retailers could look further afield for expansion. Could Iran be the next Middle East retail hotspot?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Where Poundland fits in the Steinhoff big picture
Steinhoff has rarely been out of the retail headlines this year yet surprisingly little is known of the South African retail giant.
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AnalysisIn quotes: Sports Direct slammed in BIS Committee report
Sports Direct has been condemned by MPs over its working practices by the Business Innovation and Skills committee. Retail Week picks out key quotes from the report.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Visual search engine platform Snap Fashion
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week we look at Snap Fashion.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retailers are capitalising on the hot weather
The weather is every retailers’ favourite excuse, but some have been making the most of the heat and the marketing opportunities it brings.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five reasons John Lewis is upping its game Down Under
John Lewis has unveiled a tie-up with department store group Myer to launch six shop-in-shops in Australia.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What factors are really affecting footfall?
Footfall has declined at its sharpest rate since 2014, but what are the significant factors at play and what should retailers expect next?
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AnalysisAt a glance: Deliveroo, the on-demand food and booze delivery service
Majestic Wine has partnered with Deliveroo to bring alcohol to customers’ doorsteps. Here we take a closer look at the delivery business:
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AnalysisAt-a-glance: Emart, Boots' new partner in South Korea
Walgreens Boots Alliance revealed yesterday it is launching Boots-branded stores in South Korea in partnership with hypermarket retailer Emart.
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AnalysisFootfall declines at sharpest rate in more than two years
Footfall in June fell 2.8% year-on-year, the sharpest decline since February 2014, as shoppers reacted to the EU referendum result.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things retailers can learn from Pimlico Plumbers
Pimlico Plumbers grew from small local firm to the UK’s most recognisable plumbing brand. Here are five things retail can learn from it:
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AnalysisLidl accelerates its investment in Spain through 40 new stores
Lidl is to invest €350m in Spain this year by adding 40 new stores, which gives a clear signal of the discounter’s intentions in the country.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Co-op eyes convenience sweet spot after offloading stores
At first glance, The Co-op’s decision to sell almost 300 of its smaller stores might appear at odds with its commitment to convenience retail.