All Analysis articles – Page 251
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AnalysisInfographic: Consumer spending on garden products
Kingfisher said today that sales of outdoor products helped its performance rebound in the second quarter after the cold spring dented first quarter sales. Retail Week looks at the garden retail market.
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AnalysisKingfisher's second quarter update: What the analysts say
Kingfisher benefitted from the warmer weather in its second quarter as like-for-likes jumped 2.5%. Retail Week takes a look at what the analysts say.
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AnalysisCarpetright's first quarter: What the analysts say
Carpetright today reported a decline in first quarter like-for-like sales as the warm weather hit its performance in the UK. Retail Week rounds up the City’s reaction.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers prepare to capitalise on royal baby bonanza
The wait is over. The royal baby has finally arrived – retailers can ditch any plans for pink memorabilia and push forward with their plans to capitalise on the birth of Kate and Wills’ son. Retail Week looks at who’s doing what.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What's behind Tesco boss Clarke's higher food price warning?
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has warned that food prices are likely to rise in the long-term. Retail Week analyses what is driving the increase and what the implications are.
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AnalysisOnline retail searches: What do retailers need to know
The BRC Google Online Retail Monitor today revealed that the total number of retail searches on Google jumped 15% in the second quarter of 2013. Retail Week takes a closer look.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is image recognition less useful than QR codes?
QR codes are ugly. They’re intrusive. Most designers hate them because there’s no way to make them look any less like the brick-full-of-blocks they are, especially when they’ve been slapped next to a great-looking retail marketing image.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Christmas trading - multichannel is a must
Successful cross-channel selling will be the difference between a bulging stocking and a lump of coal for retailers this Christmas. Rebecca Thomson finds out what a Christmas-ready offer looks like.
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AnalysisWebsite review: EE Vs Vodafone
Amanda Phillips, Managing director and head of strategy at Volume, shares her view of good and bad sites.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: German DIY retailer Praktiker under pressure as rivals circle
Germany-based Praktiker is on the brink of collapse after negotiations over restructuring its finances broke down last week.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Shop Direct to focus on personalisation to become a "world-class digital retailer"
Under new chief executive Alex Baldock, home shopping group Shop Direct plans to develop a world-class digital offer.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Sainsbury’s ad aims to help parents give kids summer holiday fun
The new Sainsbury’s campaign is well timed for the school summer holidays and continues the grocer’s ‘Live well for less’ mantra.
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AnalysisIn numbers: How the heatwave is impacting sales
Retail Week takes a look at the bestsellers across the sector as the heat impacts on retail sales.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How is the heatwave impacting retail?
As the UK continues to swelter in the heat, Retail Week takes a look at the weather’s impact on shoppers and retailers.
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AnalysisRival Bangladesh safety schemes: What do retailers need to know?
Following the launch of the safety Accord, US retailers have formed an alliance to tackle factory conditions in Bangladesh.
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AnalysisRetail Week unveils its new iPad app
Retail Week’s new app will offer all the benefits of the print edition as well as regular updates.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Grocery space race - is it really over?
Food groups are squaring up with their next generation of stores and, despite protestations that the space race is over, some retailers’ plans suggest there is little let up.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Bargain Booze - the off-licence chain's owner at a glance
Today Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail revealed it is looking to float on the Alternative Investment Market for £65m. Retail Week takes a look at the group.
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AnalysisProfile: Diana Hunter, chief executive of Bargain Booze-owner Conviviality Retail
After Bargain Booze Ltd rebranded to become Conviviality Retail ahead of a float, its experienced chief executive Diana Hunter tells Retail Week she has wasted little time in planning for growth.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What went wrong for Kate Bostock at Asos?
After just six months, Kate Bostock has today resigned from Asos.