All Analysis articles – Page 274
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five reasons why Christine Tacon may prove an astute appointment as Groceries Code Adjudicator
Former Co-operative farming boss Christine Tacon has today been appointed as the first Groceries Code Adjudicator to arbitrate disputes between large supermarkets and their direct suppliers. Retail Week takes a look at why Tacon may be the right woman for the job.
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AnalysisIn numbers: The BRC's 2012 retail crime survey
The British Retail Consortium has today revealed retail crime surged over the past year as e-crime grows and crime reporting falls. Retail Week looks at the numbers.
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AnalysisProfile: Robin Terrell, multichannel director, Tesco
Tesco’s new multichannel boss arrives with a strong track record in ecommerce, but can he succeed in making grocery work better online for the UK’s largest retailer?
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AnalysisMy retail life: Steve Collard, Stores director, Countrywide
Steve Collard, Stores director at leading supplier of products and services to the rural community, Countrywide, speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: French independents have right model for growth
French independent retailers including E.Leclerc, Intermarché and Système U, have all announced that they will report solid 2012 sales growth in their domestic market.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why the shutters closed on camera specialist Jessops
Following last week’s collapse of camera specialist Jessops into administration and the closure of stores, Tiffany Holland focuses on the reasons for the retailer’s decline.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Challenges faced by UK retailers in the Chinese market
China remains high on retailers’ expansion agendas but few have cracked the country. Caroline Parry finds out
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AnalysisAnalysis: Primark proves that you don't have to be online to thrive
As fashion goliaths Primark and Asos revealed soaring festive sales today. Retail Week analyses why the two are the sector’s top performers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does the horse meat scandal mean for retailers and consumers?
As the Food Standards Agency of Ireland (FSAI) investigates how horse and pig DNA entered beef burgers, Retail Week takes a look at the revelation and its implications for retailers.
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AnalysisHorse meat controversy: The facts
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has moved to clarify the situation as it investigates how horse and pig DNA were found in beef burgers. Here it explains the state of play.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Top 10 UK retailers revealed
The retail landscape has rarely been as turbulent as it is now, and with further economic uncertainty predicted understanding what is happening with the big retailers has never been more important. Here, Retail Week reveals the UK’s top 10 retailers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers’ new Sales strategies to meet consumer demand
Promotional activity has altered over the past few years. Retailers push online discounts and break from traditional January Sales, so what’s the best tactic to pursue?
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does The Co-operative Food’s management reshuffle mean for the retailer?
Steve Murrells has stamped his mark on The Co-operative’s food business just six months after joining as chief executive with several senior hires. Retail Week takes a look at the implications.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Selfridges, Mr Selfridge Twitter Campaign
The brand new ITV costume drama Mr Selfridge debuted last week on Sunday with sky-high viewing figures and has been hailed by TV critics as the new Downtown Abbey.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What next for HMV as it prepares to file for administration?
HMV is on the verge of collapse as it prepares to officially appoint Deloitte as administrator. With a strong brand and a lot of good will among the public and suppliers for the retailer, there is a chance the business could be bought out of administration in some form. Retail Week takes a look at the likely options on the table for administrator Deloitte.
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AnalysisIn numbers: HMV's sales and profits over the last 12 years
HMV filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators last night, following a turbulent time for the retailer after posting an £82.1m pre-tax loss last year. Retail Week plots its sales and profits over the last decade.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why is HMV's Canadian business performing strongly?
As HMV’s UK business enters administration after battling market pressures, Retail Week asks how the entertainment retailer’s Canadian business is achieving strong growth.
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AnalysisHMV timeline: Charting the company's history
HMV is poised to appoint administrators, putting up to 4,000 jobs in jeopardy. Retail Week takes a look at 92-year life of the long-standing entertainment retailer.
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AnalysisHMV administration: What the analysts say
HMV is poised to appoint administrator Deloitte after the struggling entertainment retailer suspended shares last night. Retail Week takes a look at what the retail market thinks.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Spanish retailer Mango expanded internationally
Spanish fashion retailer Mango has more than 2,500 stores in 110 countries, and has been expanding across the world since 1992. Rebecca Thomson hears about its growth strategy.