All Retail Week UAT articles in December 02 2016 – Page 7
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AnalysisCEO viewpoints: The case for and against Black Friday
Retail is divided on whether Black Friday is good or bad for the industry. Here two retail chief executives make their case.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct, Asda and more
Retail news round-up: Mike Ashley invites in MPs, Asda steps away from Black Friday, and Edinburgh Woollen Mill not guilty of mislabelling
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AnalysisBlack Friday 2016: Which retailers are doing what?
No longer a day of deals, Black Friday has become a promotional marathon. Here we document retailers’ Black Friday deals and their duration.
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NewsOcado extends robot communication tech in its warehouses
Ocado has expanded the 4G wireless network in its automated warehouses to allow its fleet of pick-and-pack robots to communicate more effectively.
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NewsIceland vs Iceland – island nation sues retailer
The Icelandic government has taken legal action against British grocery retailer Iceland in a bid to help promote businesses in the Nordic country.
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NewsMothercare boss: "We've fared a hell of a lot better than most"
Mothercare’s boss has admitted the business “hit a bump” in the last six months, but insisted its turnaround is on track.
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NewsToday in Retail: Growing pains at Mothercare
Despite reporting falling like-for-likes and profits, the boss of Mothercare didn’t appear too rattled.
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OpinionIceland's Malcolm Walker: Feeling the heat? Build a kitchen
As a Yorkshireman, I am naturally very familiar with the anguished cry of “how much?” that usually attends any major purchasing decision in the county. Like a kitchen refurbishment, for example.
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AnalysisOpinion: What can be learned from Staples' decline?
Hilco’s acquisition of Staples’ UK business is one of many deals in the office supply space, following a recent drop in sales and growth.
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NewsLondon’s West End poised for £115m Black Friday bonanza
Retailers in London’s West End are braced for a £115.5m Black Friday spending spree as stores across the region take part in the promotional frenzy.
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NewsLidl hikes staff pay to meet Living Wage Foundation rate
Lidl is increasing pay rates for its lowest paid workers to match the new Living Wage Foundation benchmark.
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NewsAgent Provocateur launches Ménage à Trois WhatsApp chat
Agent Provocateur has launched a ‘Ménage à Trois’ WhatsApp chat feature to allow couples to shop with its agents.
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NewsMove of the week: Tanya Lawler leaves eBay
News of Tanya Lawler’s decision to leave her role as vice president of eBay UK came somewhat out of the blue.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Does Black Friday have staying power in the UK?
When shoppers burst through Asda’s shop doors on Black Friday in 2014, the US retail phenomenon truly arrived on our shores.
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NewsGoogle adds real-time footfall tracker for Black Friday
Google has launched a footfall tracker to allow Black Friday and Christmas shoppers to check how busy a high street store is in real time.
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NewsMothercare profits slump as like-for-like sales fall
Mothercare has reported a fall in half-year profits and like-for-like sales following “difficult” trading conditions.
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NewsPets at Home like-for-like sales and profits climb
Pets at Home has posted rising like-for-like sales and profits as it services division and online offer drove continued growth.
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VideoWatch: How Dixons Carphone prepares for Black Friday success
Dixons Carphone ecommerce director Stuart Ramage discusses what to expect from Black Friday this year and the retailer’s preparations
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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, Sainsbury's and more
Retail news round-up: MPs demand extra pay from Green, Harris Tweed range help Sainsbury's sale and Selfridges plans to create world's largest handbag hall.
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Analysis
Autumn Statement: Retail reacts to wages and rates
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s maiden Autumn Statement speech sparked plenty of reaction across the retail sector.