All General merchandise articles – Page 97
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NewsRetail space to double at London Luton Airport after £100m investment
Retail space at London Luton Airport will more than double to almost 60,000 sq ft as part of a £100m redevelopment of the transport hub.
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NewsTK Maxx owner TJX profits rise 11% as it unveils plan to raise staff wages
TK Maxx owner TJX reported a rise in fourth-quarter profits as it revealed plans to raise its minimum wage to up to $10.
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NewsMothercare signs up to Amazon-style warehouse management system
Mothercare, Barbour and Surfdome are among 100 retailers to sign up to Peoplevox, which claims to offer a warehouse management solution that rivals Amazon’s.
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NewsBHS managing director Richard Price to take up senior clothing role at Tesco
BHS managing director Richard Price is leaving the Arcadia-owned business to take up a senior role at Tesco’s clothing business.
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NewsOtto Group's online growth drops below rivals Zalando and Amazon
Hamburg-based retail conglomerate Otto Group is predicting online sales growth of 2.5%, well below that of its major ecommerce rivals.
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AnalysisPoundstretcher revamps stores and strategy as it bids to gain market share
Retail Week speaks to Poundstretcher’s managing director Ian York about the discount retailer’s new strategy and expansion plans.
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OpinionInternational analysis: Walmart wakes up to a new retail reality
Slowly but surely, the world’s largest retailer is waking up to a new retail reality and is building strong foundations for future prosperity.
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NewsRetail Diary: Marc Bolland, Nick Robertson and their Chequers retreat
Retail Diary: Ann Summers gets physical, Marc Bolland and Nick Robertson’s Chequers retreat, and relief as Tesco pass over Archie Norman.
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NewsAnalysis: What can be learned from the exodus of chief executives?
The bosses of retailers including House of Fraser and Monsoon are dropping left, right and centre, so what exactly is going on?
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OpinionComment: Stores will rise again as Amazon’s drone dream is downed
Local high street stores will need to be front and centre of the convenience revolution as Amazon’s drone delivery service is derailed.
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NewsTesco to swing axe on 10,000 jobs as it cuts out management layer
Tesco is set to cut up to 10,000 jobs across stores and head office as Dave Lewis plans to reduce costs as part of a turnaround of the grocer.
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GalleryStore gallery: Retailers get the look of love for Valentine’s day
With Valentine’s day just around the corner, we look at the romantic offers from retailers in transport hubs like St Pancras and more.
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OpinionComment: What can retailers learn from the Christmas trading period?
The Christmas trading period has offered retailers valuable lessons on customer expectation, supply chain and fulfilment.
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NewsMore than half of UK retailers investing in proximity marketing campaigns
More than half of UK retailers are investing in proximity marketing technology, according to a survey commissioned by proximity marketing firm Airspace.
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OpinionComment: Retail’s voice must be heard in the pay debate
As David Cameron puts pressure on business to increase employee pay, it is necessary for the retail sector to participate in the debate.
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NewsRetail bosses split over David Cameron's call for pay rises
Retailers are divided on how to fulfil Prime Minister David Cameron’s calls to offer staff pay rises.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Bringing retail’s biggest names and innovations together
Retail Week Live will feature the biggest names in retail and a start-up campus showcasing the latest thinking in retail technology.
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NewsFootfall rises in second consecutive month for first time in a decade
Footfall soared at retailers across the UK last month as shoppers took advantage of low petrol prices and falling energy rates.
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AnalysisInfographic: What causes the most complaints in retail?
Retail has been named as the most complained about sector in the UK. Find out what regions complain the most and what most riles consumers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco Lotus, Co-operative Pharmacy and John Lewis
Retail news round-up on February 10, 2015: Dhanin Chearavanont interested in Tesco Lotus, Co-operative Pharmacy to be re-branded, John Lewis names head of women’s accessories.