All Analysis articles – Page 32
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AnalysisMade.com: What went wrong and where did the money go?
The rapid collapse of Made.com has raised eyebrows across the retail sector. Retail Week delves into what went wrong, where the money went and what the fate of the business could be
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AnalysisHow Sainsbury's is shaping up for Christmas: value, own-brand and resurgent Argos
After reporting first-half results today, Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts looked forward to the coming Christmas period, which is set to be more value-led than any in living memory.
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AnalysisResearch: River Island, Primark and Under Armour cautiously optimistic about global growth in 2023
International growth and expansion will form a central component of growth strategies in 2023, the bosses of Under Armour, River Island, U.S. Polo Assn. and Primark have told Retail Week
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AnalysisRetail Horizon 2023 - navigate disruption with our new winning strategies
Retail Week has launched its strategic toolkit, Retail Horizon, mapping out the winning strategies for businesses in 2023 and beyond. Retail Week data and insights director Lisa Byfield-Green explores some of the key trends set to shape the sector
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AnalysisRetail Horizon 2023 - navigate disruption with our new winning strategies
Retail Week has launched its strategic toolkit, Retail Horizon, mapping out the winning strategies for businesses in 2023 and beyond. Retail Week data and insights director Lisa Byfield-Green explores some of the key trends set to shape the sector
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AnalysisSeven ways UK retailers are making real progress on sustainability
With next week’s COP27 putting the climate emergency in the spotlight, Retail Week recognises retailers and brands already driving measurable progress, including eBay, Ikea, Decathlon and Lush
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why the Lotte tie-up could prove to be lucky number 12 for Ocado
Ocado rubber-stamped an agreement with South Korean giant Lotte Shopping on Tuesday. The move has been hailed by investors as a coup, given South Korea’s highly mature ecommerce market and high level of automation. Could this be 12th time lucky for Ocado?
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AnalysisAnalysis: What are retailers doing to avoid a nightmare before Christmas?
Retailers need a Christmas miracle. With unaffordable fuel bills and economic turmoil wreaking havoc on consumer confidence, the backdrop of this year’s festive season is looking closer to a Dickens novel than a winter wonderland
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways Dunelm will ensure growth beyond the homewares boom
Value-led homewares specialist Dunelm has delivered one of retail’s strongest performances over the past two years. A new digital platform served it well in the pandemic and its low-cost operating model has protected margins, but as the post-Covid homewares boom relaxes amid the cost-of-living crisis will it be able to sustain its success?
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AnalysisResearch: Stores key to 2023 investment strategy, say Primark, Under Armour and Waitrose bosses
Retail stores will see investment this year and remain central to many retailers’ strategy next year, the UK’s leading CEOs reveal in Retail Week’s strategic outlook report Retail 2023
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why aren't Depop and Vinted riding fashion's resale wave?
As more fashion retailers jump on the bandwagon and launch their own second-hand apps, there’s no doubt that resale is in fashion – so why don’t the financials match up?
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AnalysisAnalysis: How 16 global retail markets are responding to crisis
Nineteen senior leaders from organisations including Falabella, Tendam, Woolworths South Africa, Al Tayer, and the BRC have contributed to Resilient Retailing; the latest international report from Retail Week and World Retail Congress (RWRC)
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AnalysisDIY metaverse worlds to virtual fittings: Four incredible innovations celebrated in The Tech List
Retail Week’s index of the 50 digital leaders driving retail innovation publishes today, shining a light on individuals powering game-changing technologies alongside those investing to improve business operations. Here are some of the next-level advancements celebrated
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AnalysisThe Tech List in numbers – more global leaders and women celebrated
Retail Week’s definitive index of the 50 global digital leaders driving retail innovation has landed. The Tech List recognises the work of individuals heading up tech transformation across stores, supply chain, personalisation, social commerce, sustainability and more
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AnalysisThe Tech List: 50 digital leaders driving retail innovation
Retail Week’s definitive index of the most influential leaders in digital commerce publishes today. The Tech List is a celebration of the people progressing innovation worldwide
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AnalysisResearch: Marketing spend on PPC, TikTok and TV will rise in 2023, 57 CEOs reveal
Digital channels will dominate marketing spend next year, while TikTok gains on its social rivals and TV advertising attracts investment, the UK’s leading CEOs reveal in Retail Week’s strategic outlook report Retail 2023
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Asos boss Ramos Calamonte plans to put the business back on trend
Asos has unveiled four strategic cornerstones to power through the next 12 months of uncertainty and put the business back on track
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AnalysisResearch: How 57 CEOs are investing – including Primark, Under Armour and eBay
A better view of customer data, RFID to improve stock visibility and more sustainable delivery – the leaders of 57 retailers reveal their 2023 investment strategy in Retail Week’s latest report, Retail 2023.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways H&M Group is evolving to meet fast-changing consumer expectations
Despite its Russian exit impacting its bottom line in its most recent results, H&M is laying out plans for “long-term initiatives to meet customers’ ever-increasing expectations”
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AnalysisMake, take and waste: How can fashion retailers tackle their old clothes pile-up?
Unwanted clothing is gathering up in toxic waste sites, clogging waterways and smouldering in burn piles across the global south. What are fashion retailers doing about it?