All articles by Emily Hardy – Page 18
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NewsMade.com makes first venture into fashion accessories
Furniture pureplay Made.com is dipping its toe into two new categories with the launch of wearable accessories and gifts.
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NewsAmazon and John Lewis ranked best for customer service
Amazon and John Lewis lead a list of the best brands for customer service, with Marks & Spencer, Tesco and Sainsbury’s in third, fourth and fifth place.
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NewsBoden plans first standalone bricks-and-mortar store
Fashion catalogue retailer Boden has unveiled plans to open its first standalone bricks-and-mortar store later this year.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales jump in bumper week for fashion
John Lewis department store enjoyed a strong trading week, driven by buoyant womenswear sales both in-store and online.
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GalleryChristmas in July: Electricals to spark retail sales
The hot products in the electricals sector this Christmas have been determined by the proliferation of smart home gadgets and the continuing demand for retro tech.
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NewsToday in retail: Can Tesco hope to compete with Amazon?
Tesco has taken the fight to Amazon today by extending its same-day delivery service to 300 stores, enabling it to reach 99% of UK households.
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OpinionOpinion: Why B&M is not the answer to Asda’s woes
Speculation that Asda is mulling a £4.4bn takeover of general merchandise giant B&M made a splash in the press last weekend.
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AnalysisB&Q and Screwfix: What’s in store for their new bosses?
Following a slew of exits from Kingfisher’s UK fascias B&Q and Screwfix, there are two new DIY chief executives in town.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Sports Direct, people moves, Arcadia
The Retail Week team sit down to discuss the biggest stories in the industry over the past seven days including results from Sports Direct.
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NewsRetail sales recover as warm weather boosts fashion
Retail sales bounced back slightly in the second quarter of the year, as warmer weather encouraged shoppers to refresh their summer wardrobes.
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NewsQuiz valued at over £200m as float nears completion
Fast fashion retailer Quiz has been priced at £102.7m prior to the completion of its stock market listing on AIM and given a market cap of around £200m.
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NewsMothercare UK like-for-likes creep up in first quarter
Mothercare’s UK like-for-like sales edged up 1.9% in its first quarter but a poor performance in the Middle East caused its international sales to sag.
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NewsSports Direct full-year profits plummet, new CFO hired
Sports Direct’s profits plummeted nearly 60% last year and the Mike Ashley-controlled retailer appointed Jon Kempster from JVM group as its new chief financial officer.
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NewsArcadia merges bricks and clicks with in-store ordering
Topshop owner Arcadia has rolled out a new system across 1,400 stores that allows customers to order products online while out shopping.
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NewsUK Government bans credit and debit card surcharges
Retailers will no longer be allowed to charge customers extra for paying by debit or credit card as of next year.
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AnalysisRoadtrip: Why retail is resurgent in the Midlands
In the third instalment of this year’s retail road trip, Retail Week heads to the resurgent Midlands and uncovers a wealth of retail opportunities.
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NewsToday in retail: Can Zalando take on Asos in the UK?
As Zalando continues to add to its proverbial armoury, the German etailer is marching ever closer to a frontline battle with its main fashion rival in the UK, Asos.
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NewsOak Furniture Land profits jump as it targets US market
Oak Furniture Land’s profits and sales advanced last year as the furniture retailer made its US debut.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales edge up in final week of summer Sale
John Lewis department store sales jumped 4% to £86.4m last week, during the final seven days of its summer Clearance event.
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NewsRetailers offered incentive by Visa to go cashless
Payment giant Visa is planning to declare war on cash by offering shops and restaurants a monetary incentive to go cashless.