All Analysis articles – Page 4
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AnalysisBehind the scenes at the high-tech warehouse powering Sephora’s UK expansion
One year on from the start of a partnership between global beauty behemoth Sephora and logistics firm DHL, Retail Week visits the Coventry warehouse to understand how it is serving one of the nation’s most popular beauty retailers.
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AnalysisIs the UK on the cusp of a ‘vibecession’?
With inflation climbing, job markets softening and consumer spending cooling despite soaring temperatures, is the UK in a summer ‘vibecession’?
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AnalysisUnboxing cracking Christmas sales: 2025’s bestsellers revealed
Christmas may still be months away, but for retailers peak planning is already in full swing. Which products and trends will top wishlists for 2025 and bring festive cheer?
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Analysis‘Tackling Retail Crime Together’: the new government strategy to clamp down on crime
Retail crime has reached shocking levels and is getting worse with each passing year. Retail Week attended an event where the policing minister outlined the government’s plan for combatting crime
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Analysis79% of shop workers face verbal abuse – here’s what to do about it
Retail crime is taking a daily toll on store teams, with 79% of retail workers experiencing verbal abuse from customers and 39% facing physical threats or violence.
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AnalysisHow Gen Z is influencing shop fit-outs and the future of retail
As Gen Z become increasingly important for retailers and brands alike to win over, Retail Week explores the influence of this generation on stores and the shopping experience of the future.
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AnalysisThe Moriarty Effect: will Sainsbury’s loss be Dunelm’s digital gain?
Dunelm has announced its incoming chief executive following the retirement of Nick Wilkinson after seven years at the helm, but it’s not just a changing of the guard for the homeware retailer – could it be a pivot towards digital innovation?
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AnalysisM&S chair Norman: Cyber attack was like ‘an out of body experience’
Appearing before MPs today following a high-profile attack by cyber-criminals, M&S chair Archie Norman discussed retailers’ vulnerability, how the hackers used the media to communicate and the value of mandatory reporting of incidents
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AnalysisWill Amazon’s doubled Prime Day be a hit or miss with consumers?
For the first time in its history, Amazon is doubling the number of days its running its Prime Day event for, from two to four
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AnalysisCurrys completes turnaround phase as it looks to power ahead
Currys has beaten its annual profit expectations and resumed its dividend payments to shareholders as boss Alex Baldock and co have put their turnaround phase behind them.
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AnalysisHot or not: Are soaring temperatures really behind Greggs’ unexpected profit warning?
In unexpected news today, high street food-to-go expert Greggs today issued an unexpected profit warning. Is the heat wave really to blame, or is there more than just weather at play?
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AnalysisThe true cost of inefficient stores, and what to do about it
Operational failures are costing retailers a staggering £146bn annually due to inefficiencies – costs retailers can ill afford but easily fix, reveals Retail Week’s new whitepaper. Much of this stems from a disconnect between what store teams need and what they are given
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AnalysisOasis, new brands, and customer growth: How London Designer outlet plans to make 2025 its best year yet
Located in the heart of Wembley, within a two minute walking distance of the iconic stadium, London Designer Outlet opened in 2013 and became the first outlet in the city.
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AnalysisIf H&M is sneezing, does the rest of mid-market fashion have a summer cold?
After reporting a decline in operating profits in its first half, do the struggles of fashion giant H&M reflect a deeper malaise in UK mid-market fashion?
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AnalysisWorking from home: How many days do the UK’s biggest retailers allow?
As changes to hybrid working – whether through guidelines or rules – play out across much of the industry, Retail Week has compiled the in-office days from some of the biggest retailers in the UK
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Analysis‘Retail with a difference’ – New Halfords boss Henry Birch on his roadmap for growth
Just over two months into the role, Halfords chief executive Henry Birch sees opportunity to make the most of the retailer’s distinctive relationship with customers
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AnalysisHow Morrisons, Holland & Barrett and Liberty are redefining CX – and what you can learn from them
Retail Week’s latest report reveals how top retailers are building agile long-term growth strategies to stay ahead of changing customer expectations
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AnalysisWhy Labour’s promises on business rates reform are falling flat
Ahead of the government’s mooted interim report on the future of business rates due at some point this summer, Labour’s big promises of reform have fallen flat for much of UK retail.
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AnalysisHow AO is planning to keep momentum with products, services, and overhauling mobile
Following full-year results of strong revenue growth and a record profit before tax performance, AO’s chief executive and founder John Roberts talks to Retail Week about its recent performance and the steps it has been taking to cement itself as a trusted, growing retailer.
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AnalysisAroma Zone: The French health and beauty retailer scenting opportunity in the UK
French health and beauty retailer Aroma Zone is the latest international player to sense an opportunity in the UK.