All Retail Week UAT articles in December 6 2013 – Page 2
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AnalysisAnalysis: Highlights from Retail Week’s free Innovation Review report
From mannequins that can track the age, race and sex of retail customers, to fingerprint imaging that can activate bank cards, technological innovations are transforming the retail environment.
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NewsInternational analysis: Walmart’s new boss will have his work cut out
One of the highest-profile jobs in retail will soon change hands, with Doug McMillon appointed to succeed Mike Duke at the helm of Walmart.
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AnalysisIn the news: Dixons UK logistics director Tim Allinson profiled
Dixons UK logistics director Tim Allinson is in a chipper mood. He’s got his stock and staff in place for a busy Christmas in which the electricals retailer expects to sell one million tablets.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail Christmas adverts - sifting the crackers from the turkeys
Which retail campaigns hit the right note and which need a rethink? Rebecca Thomson gets the views of two advertising experts and assesses social media reaction to some of this year’s Christmas ads.
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AnalysisInfographic: Retail Christmas ads - social media reaction
This year’s crop of retail Christmas ads met with varying degrees of success on social networks. Retail Week analyses the reaction to the ads.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can online clothing retailers overcome buyer hesitation?
How can online clothing retailers overcome buyer hesitation?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers best utilise the pop-up format?
How can retailers best utilise the pop-up format?
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NewsVideo: Cath Kidston boss Kenny Wilson on the Piccadilly flagship
Kitsch homewares retailer Cath Kidston opened its Piccadilly flagship today.
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NewsVideo: West Elm boss Jim Brett on the US furniture brand's UK launch
US furniture giant Williams-Sonoma opened its first UK store today under the West Elm fascia.
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AnalysisInnovation watch: Mixing coffee, whisky and shirts at Sydney's Shirt Bar
Nestled among the Amex, Westpac and Macquarie banks in the financial district of Sydney, Shirt Bar is a shirt store with a difference.
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GalleryIn pictures: Cath Kidston flagship opens on London's Piccadilly
British retailer Cath Kidston has opened its flagship store in London’s Piccadilly which is four times larger than its average in the UK.
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NewsThe Hut launches £5,000 personalisation challenge for students
Etailer The Hut Group has launched a £5,000 programming contest challenging computer science students to make personalised user recommendations.
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NewsBlockbuster to disappear by end of year as more stores close
Video and DVD rental chain Blockbuster is to disappear from the high street by the end of the year as administrators struggle to find a buyer.
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GalleryIn pictures: West Elm opens on Tottenham Court Road
US retail giant Williams-Sonoma makes its UK landfall as its West Elm fascia opens in central London.
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NewsGovernment to tackle inconsistent food and drink unit pricing
Consumer affairs minister Jo Swinson has said that changes are needed to food and drinks labels to help shoppers identify the best deals.
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NewsMulberry first-half profits fall as it invests in international growth
Mulberry first-half pre-tax profits dropped 28% to £7.2m as it continued to invest in its international expansion.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Warehouse, Bathstore, Aldi and M&S
Retail news round-up December 5, 2013: Warehouse to open Oxford Street flagship, Bathstore back in the black as it relaunches website and Aldi to file suit against Dunnes Stores over trademark infringement.
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NewsWarehouse to open first Oxford Street flagship
Warehouse is to open a flagship store on Oxford Street, which will be used to showcase the fashion brand to an international audience.
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InterviewQ&A: ProCook 's managing director and founder Daniel O’Neill
Daniel O’Neill, managing director and founder of ProCook speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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OpinionComment: McColl’s must highlight its USP in competitive market
Convenience store specialist McColl’s has joined retailers including Ao.com, Poundland and Pets at Home with its ambition to float on the stock market.