All articles by Emily Hardy – Page 43
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GalleryStore gallery: Inside Chris Dawson's The Range in Reading
As property pundit and The Range founder Chris Dawson enters Retail Week’s rich list, we take a look at what the retailer has to offer.
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NewsRetail diary: Hotel Chocolat hits Hollywood and JD Williams sticks heels in
Hotel Chocolat made its Hollywood debut, JD Williams said high-heeled shoe sales are waning and supermarkets have inspired art.
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NewsCard Factory warns of 'challenging' retail environment as sales creep up
Card Factory’s like-for-likes inched up in its first half as ”variability in footfall” and Brexit uncertainty continue to impact sales.
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NewsDFS unveils sales uplift and insists Brexit 'has not weakened demand'
DFS has posted a 7% increase in full-year sales and said it is “well positioned to mitigate economic headwinds” following the EU referendum.
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NewsZalando sales and profits soar in fruitful second quarter
Zalando has posted 25% sales growth and increased its full-year profit guidance as it continues to invest in the customer experience.
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VideoWatch: Carpetright boss Wilf Walsh on refurbs, closures and Brexit pressure
Carpetright boss Wilf Walsh discusses breathing new life into the brand and how the flooring specialist will navigate the market post-Brexit.
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AnalysisRio 2016: Our top picks for Team Retail at the Olympic Games
As the Olympic Games kick off in Rio, here are Retail Week’s nominations for the retail athletes going for gold this year.
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NewsRetail diary: Ikea has bedroom plans for Kanye and Majestic chimes wine-time
Ikea has plans in the bedroom for Kanye West, Majestic chimes in wine o’clock and commuters get blown away by Currys PC World.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does the interest rate cut mean for retailers?
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to a record low of 0.25% – the first time in seven years that it has resorted to a reduction.
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News‘Misleading’ Carphone Warehouse ad is banned by advertising watchdog
Carphone Warehouse has been forced to remove an advert after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) branded it misleading.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is the picture of consumer confidence as gloomy as it looks?
Last week researchers and the media painted a somewhat bleak portrait of consumer confidence in the aftermath of the referendum.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Game aims to carve out a new future in e-sports and events
Game today reported a slump in UK retail sales but has a bold vision of a multiplay future in which it has a key role.
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GalleryStore gallery: Waterstones revels in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Monday marked the launch of the latest Harry Potter book and delighted bookseller Waterstones hosted magical events to celebrate.
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NewsNew York deli Dean & DeLuca is setting up shop in London
Gourmet New York deli Dean & DeLuca has unveiled plans to open a food shop in London’s Mayfair early next year.
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NewsNext warns of cost price increases in 2017 as second quarter sales edge up
Next’s sales rose 1.8% in its second quarter but the retailer has warned that the falling value of the pound is likely to affect the cost of buying goods.
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NewsRetail competition drives prices down but at slowest rate in a year
The trend for deflation continued in July but the price of goods in shops fell at the slowest rate since August last year.
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NewsRetail Diary: Aldi gets its five-a-day and Nigel Oddy gets the X-Factor
Aldi is getting its five-a-day fix in preparation for the Olympic Games and Nidel Oddy has taken to the stage with X-Factor’s Stacey Solomon.
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VideoWatch: Topps Tiles boss Williams on 'out-specialising the specialists'
Topps Tiles boss Matthew Williams discusses the changing consumer and how its consultation table is a vital part of the customer journey.
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NewsMorrisons cuts prices post-Brexit as supermarket price war rages on
Morrisons is slashing the price of more than 1,000 products by an average of 18% as the grocer seeks to reassure customers following Brexit.
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NewsSainsbury's ups presence in China as demand for British breakfast grows
Sainsbury’s is stepping up its operation in China by expanding its trial with Tmall Global and doubling the number of goods it sells there.