All Retail Week UAT articles in December 02 2016 – Page 2
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OpinionOpinion: Would a House of Debenhams make sense?
There are too many department store groups on UK high streets and something has to give.
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NewsFortnum & Mason profits surge as provenance pays off
Fortnum & Mason has posted a jump in full-year profit as its iconic hampers and fast-growing online business drove sales.
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NewsIceland hits back at Icelandic government as peace talks fail
Frozen-food specialist Iceland has hit back at the Icelandic government after it shunned the grocer’s attempts to fend off legal action.
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NewsBHS court battle looms as pensions row continues
Hopes of plugging the BHS pension fund before Christmas are diminishing after advisers for Sir Philip Green clashed with pension regulators.
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AnalysisIn the pink at Missguided's first store
Missguided opening in the Westfield shopping centre in Stratford, London, marks another etailer clearing the digital divide.
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AnalysisEtail Evolution: John Lewis' website through the years
The ecommerce journey of department store John Lewis differs from its main competitors as it’s early ecommerce steps were marked by the acquisition of the UK arm of Buy.com in 2001.
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NewsFestive shop prices will be lower than three years ago
Shop prices will be lower than they were three years ago this Christmas, but inflationary pressures are poised to emerge in the new year.
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NewsThis week in retail: How match fit is Sports Direct?
Sports Direct has faced such a media storm this year, the fact that the group is still running nearly 500 UK stores has almost become a sideshow.
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Retail VoiceTaking back control of sourcing compliance
Retailers that don’t police their manufacturers’ sourcing in their supply chain can end up with as little as 15% sourcing compliance, finds Segura.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Iceland, Burberry and more
Retail news round-up: Iceland food complains government not interested in trademark agreement, Burberry turns down Coach offer, UK prices decline
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OpinionBlog: Confessions of a Black Friday bargain hunter
Black Friday has been and gone and this year it appears that retail’s supply chains have stood up well to the year’s biggest delivery stress test.
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NewsToday in Retail: Warehouse workers' rights under scrutiny
The alleged poor treatment of retail’s warehouse workers has hit the headlines again today.
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NewsBHS liquidation kicks off retailer's final chapter
BHS has entered liquidation, marking the final chapter for the collapsed department store retailer after 88 years on the British high street.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Nigel Oddy, Dunelm and Sports Direct
The team discuss the exits from House of Fraser over the last year, Dunelm’s acquisition of Worldstores and Sports Direct’s upcoming half-year results.
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AnalysisCarrefour expands China operations but questions remain
Carrefour China has extended its ecommerce coverage, officially launching its offer in Wuxi and Suzhou on November 22.
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NewsMarks & Spencer defends store closure silence
M&S has defended its decision not to specify which stores it will shutter despite coming under fire from Labour MP Siobhain McDonagh.
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NewsAdidas grows US presence with New York flagship
German sports brand Adidas has opened its first US flagship, boasting four floors of fitness apparel on Fifth Avenue, Manhattan.
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GalleryIn Pictures: H&M intensifies focus on Home in Bluewater
H&M has intensified its focus on homewares, launching a separate H&M Home fascia in Bluewater alongside its fashion fascia.
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NewsCoast, Oasis and Warehouse reveal full-year growth
Coast, Oasis and Warehouse have reported full-year growth, days after it emerged that a possible sale was on the cards for the trio.
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NewsUpdate: Asos denies underpaying new warehouse workers
Asos has denied underpaying new warehouse workers after reports surfaced of new workers being paid less than their established counterparts.