All Retail Week UAT articles in June 2021 – Page 6
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NewsMajestic launches ‘Shop Local’ to give stores online autonomy
Majestic Wine is gearing up to launch a new online shopping platform designed to give greater autonomy to its stores and local consumers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why the Tesco-Carrefour partnership failed to meet expectations
As Tesco and Carrefour bid one another adieu, Retail Week examines why the alliance failed and what it means for international partnerships more widely
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NewsJohn Lewis opens website to third-party fashion brands in D2C push
Department store group John Lewis is to introduce 100 third-party fashion labels to its website over the next 12 months, creating a direct-to-consumer platform for brands.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Waitrose recruits outside partnership for top retail role
Waitrose’s appointment of the Co-op’s Tina Mitchell as its new retail director is significant for a number of reasons.
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Future LeadersHow legacy retailers can learn cultural lessons from emerging players
Retail Week’s Be Inspired virtual conference brought together leaders from emerging retailers and brands to discuss best practices for workplace culture and D&I. Their insights offer valuable lessons for more established players.
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AnalysisThe Disruptors: The new online fashion players hunting down Asos and Boohoo
The new online fashion players hunting down internet giants Asos and Boohoo.
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NewsSelfridges bid approach brings price tag in excess of £4bn
Selfridges, one of the world’s most famous department stores, may be sold for £4bn or more.
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NewsExclusive: Tesco to axe international wholesale business
UK grocery giant Tesco is set to axe its international wholesale business, which exports its own-brand range to partners across the globe.
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NewsAsda profits tumble as Covid costs bite
Asda has suffered a drop in full-year profits as costs incurred during the coronavirus crisis weighed on its bottom line.
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NewsMorrisons shareholders dismiss Covid efforts in massive pay rebellion at AGM
Morrisons investors have opposed the grocer’s pay report in large numbers at today’s AGM, prompting dismay at the grocer.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose launch ‘Zoom-free Fridays’ to combat video-call fatigue
Department store group John Lewis and grocery stablemate Waitrose are piloting ‘Zoom-free Fridays’ to ensure staff are not ground down by too many video meetings.
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NewsM&S partners with Medallia and KPMG for global Voice of the Customer programme
M&S is partnering with Medallia and KPMG UK for the launch of a new Voice of the Customer programme across its UK and international business
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Opinion‘Retail’s rules of value creation have changed for good’
Retailer equity valuations have been on a rollercoaster ride over the past year, amid significant divergence in the performance of individual companies.
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NewsCard Factory slumps to loss as coronavirus batters sales
Card Factory has swung into the red after store closures during national lockdowns decimated its full-year sales.
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NewsKingfisher and Burberry unveil ‘ambitious’ new sustainability targets
Kingfisher and Burberry have lifted the lid on ambitious new carbon reduction targets in a bid to beef up their sustainability credentials.
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NewsAmazon faces watchdog probe in UK over its use of data
Competition watchdogs are preparing to launch an investigation into how Amazon uses data collected from its third-party sellers.
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OpinionUnderstanding the diversity problem in UK retail
Reflecting on Retail Week’s publication of the Retail 100 ranking of the country’s most influential leaders, Korn Ferry managing director Sarah Lim asks: why is there still such a lack of diversity in senior retail leadership roles?
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AnalysisDeep dive: Curation, destination, imagination – the new department store foundations
How can the retail format be revived to resonate with contemporary and future shoppers?
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Opinion‘Ocado High Court ruling has big repercussions in on-demand grocery war’
“Disappointed” was Ocado’s verdict this week after it lost a High Court fight to open a new distribution centre in North London.
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NewsData: Sharpest online sales fall on record as restrictions ease
Online sales recorded their biggest drop in volume ever last month, though online spending remains significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels.