All Analysis articles – Page 179
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AnalysisAnalysis: Has furniture reached its online tipping point?
Furniture and home furnishing sales have been rooted in bricks-and-mortar stores, but things are changing as shoppers move online.
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AnalysisThe key themes to emerge from the 'Super Thursday' results day
From Morrisons and Dixons to Next and John Lewis, a slew of retailers updated today. Here are the themes, from the living wage to productivity.
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AnalysisMorrisons’ turnaround strategy: David Potts’ six-point plan
Morrisons first-half results revealed a devastating 35% slump in profits, but chief executive David Potts today outlined a turnaround plan.
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AnalysisThe living wage: Retail bellwether Next examines the implications in its half-year results
Forget the weather, the hot topic for retail is the living wage. Since the Government announced the surprise measure, reaction has been varied.
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AnalysisMillennials are clicking but not collecting, Retail Week study finds
More than 35% of 18-34 year olds admit to requesting a refund after they failed to pick up an item in-store that they’d purchased online.
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AnalysisPeople moves: Nick Robertson, Mike Shearwood and all the moves in August
All change across the retail sector as two fashion bosses step down from Asos and Karen Millen, and Fat Faces makes promotions.
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AnalysisHow Conviviality Retail's £200m acquisition will shake up the drinks sector
Conviviality Retail’s acquisition of drinks distributor Matthew Clark has given it enormous buying power that could seriously disrupt the drinks retailing sector.
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AnalysisAnalysis: August Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Total retail sales were flat in August and down 1% on a like-for-like basis. However total food sales were up 0.3%, suggesting there may be light at the end of the tunnel for the category.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: In-store image recognition and analysis platform Trax
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Trax is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisRetailers should look to tie up with influencers for their marketing
Doritos getting in touch with their inner lad is an example of how retailers could effectively tie-up with influencers for their marketing.
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AnalysisTesco sells Homeplus business for £4.2bn: what the analysts say
Tesco has finally offloaded its South Korean Homeplus business for £4.2bn after much speculation. Here is what the analysts say.
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AnalysisHow reform of EU could create retail growth, investment and employment
The UK referendum on its EU membership will have a big impact on retail and many in the industry have strong views on the subject.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Carrefour makes major online move in France
Carrefour is maintaining its acquisition frenzy in France along the guidelines previously outlined by chief executive Georges Plassat.
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AnalysisThe Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP): need to know
How will the controversial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), designed to reduce trade restrictions between the US and EU, affect UK retail?
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AnalysisQ3 trading conditions survey: Share your views
As part of its Retail 2015 report, Retail Week is carrying out four sentiment analyses to gauge how retail chiefs’ views on trading shift throughout the year.
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AnalysisIn the news: Departing Karen Millen chief executive Mike Shearwood
Qualified optician Mike Shearwood finds himself looking at retail through a new lens today, following his shock exit from the fashion specialist.
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Analysis15 facts about eBay as it marks 20 years in online retail
Ecommerce giant eBay celebrates its 20th birthday this week. Here are 15 facts about the world’s most iconic auction site.
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AnalysisEBay pushes for personalisation on its 20th anniversary
As eBay celebrates its 20th anniversary, UK chief operating officer Sarah Calcott discusses the marketplace’s plans for the future.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why did Natalie Massenet resign from Net-a-Porter?
Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet has stepped down ahead of the etailer’s £1bn merger with ecommerce group Yoox. Retail Week examines why.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Eight ways Asos revolutionised the online fashion landscape
As Nick Robertson bows out from Asos, we take a look at how his vision of online retail became a leading role model for the global fashion industry.