All Analysis articles – Page 151
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AnalysisAsos’ retreat from China shows how hard the market is to crack
Etail giant Asos’ decision to close down its Chinese website and operations emphasises how tough it is to conquer the country.
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AnalysisInfographic: Steve Rowe takes the reins at M&S plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, April 8, 2016: BHS sells the lease on its flagship store, contactless payments soar, plus more.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Last-mile retail delivery tracking app Xpreso
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Xpreso is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisTopps Tiles second-quarter update: What the analysts say
Topps Tiles reported a 4.9% rise in second-quarter like-for-likes, but growth was dented by the timing of Easter. Here is the City’s reaction.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Jacques Vert – from jumble of labels to stable of brands
Jacques Vert’s new chief executive Shaun Wills is confident that the retailer can reach new heights after slimming down its brand offering.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why grocers' private labels have 'never been more important'
Private labels may have been a vital part of UK grocers’ propositions for decades, but their importance is seemingly ever-increasing.
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AnalysisPeople moves: Tracey Clements steps up at Tesco and all the March moves
Internal moves for Tesco’s senior staff, Bonmarché poaches its new boss from Asda and Harrods veteran Michael Ward steps down.
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AnalysisMoss Bros delivers strong performance: What the analysts say
Formal menswear retailer Moss Bros has unveiled a strong full-year performance with sales and profits up. Here’s the City’s reaction.
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AnalysisCard Factory exceeds expectations: What the analysts say
Card Factory has delivered underlying pre-tax profits up 25% and sales up 8% as its boss prepares to step down. Here’s the City’s reaction.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Pets Corner, the retailer digging its claws into the UK market
As Pets Corner ups the ante in its expansion push by acquiring PamPurredPets, Retail Week takes a closer look at the business.
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AnalysisNew M&S boss Rowe to oversee general merchandise for ‘foreseeable future’
New M&S boss Steve Rowe will continue to oversee its general merchandise business as he bids to improve performance at the crucial division.
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AnalysisInfographic: The living wage comes into play plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, April 1, 2016: Next’s Lord Wolfson warns of tough trading, Naked Wines reaches sales milestone, plus more.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The opportunities and challenges of m-commerce in retail
Which retailer offers the ultimate mobile-optimised site and what are the elements that make it market-leading?
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AnalysisAnalysis: What is the impact of Generation Z on the shopping experience
Generation Z is a group shrouded in marketing mystery, but its ways of dealing with the world will shape where retail experiences are headed.
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AnalysisProfile: Bonmarché's new chief executive Helen Connolly
News that Bonmarché will replace outgoing chief executive Beth Butterwick with Asda’s Helen Connolly surprised the industry.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What delivery innovations came out of the 24-hour Tech Sprint?
The UK’s leading retailers, start-ups and service providers were charged with innovating in the delivery space – find out what ideas they came up with.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Ecommerce search and analysis engine Klevu
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Klevu is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Mastercard users to authorise payments via heartbeat
Mastercard has innovation hubs across the world dedicated to “creating the future” for retail technology. Retail Week visits its Dublin lab.
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AnalysisOpinion: How can retailers boost productivity in light of the living wage?
Cutting store staff – the instinctive response from many retailers when looking to reduce costs – is both negative and counterproductive.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retailers can adapt to a ‘peak stuff’ consumer mentality
When Ikea’s head of sustainability Steve Howard stated that the West had reached a state of ‘peak stuff’, the reaction was one of surprise.