All articles by Matthew Chapman – Page 22
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NewsSainsbury's signs deal with Western Union to fill excess space in-store
Sainsbury’s will allow customers to make global money transfers in-store after signing a deal with financial services business Western Union.
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NewsUK enters period of deflation for first time since records began
The UK has fallen into deflation for the first time since records began, driven by cheaper travel costs and the grocery price war.
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NewsAlibaba sued by luxury goods manufacturer Kering over counterfeit products
Alibaba is being sued by luxury goods manufacturer Kering for allegedly encouraging the sale of counterfeit goods on its marketplace website.
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NewsThorntons chief exec Jonathan Hart steps down after four years at the helm
Thorntons chief executive Jonathan Hart is stepping down from the embattled chocolatier after four years heading up the business.
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NewsBritain expects first deflation in more than 50 years
Britain is expected to fall into deflation for the first time in more than 50 years because of falling food and fuel prices.
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NewsHMV to return to ecommerce in the UK two years after its collapse
HMV is to launch an ecommerce website within weeks, which will allow shoppers to buy from it online for the first time since its collapse.
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NewsAlibaba signs deal with Disney to bring Marvel merchandise to China
Alibaba’s Tmall website has signed a deal with Disney to become the first exclusive distributor of Marvel’s Age of Ultron merchandise.
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NewsRetailers urged to tackle image crisis over employment issues
Retailers have been warned to get a grip on the growing “image problem” facing the sector’s contentious employment practices.
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NewsHarveys owner profits up 42% after focus on costs and promotions
Harveys and Bensons for Beds owner Steinhoff has recorded a profits surge after managing costs and taking a new approach to promotions.
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NewsFarfetch buys London boutique Browns for retail tech incubator project
Online retailer Farfetch has bought London fashion boutique Browns in order to operate it as an incubator for retail technology.
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AnalysisWatch: How retailers can make the most of their smartwatch apps
The team from mobile solutions company Somo sat down with Matthew Chapman to discuss how retailers are using the Apple Watch.
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AnalysisWatch: A look at Asos, Ocado and Amazon's Apple Watch apps
Somo innovation manager Ben Magnus talks through the pros and cons of the Watch apps from three of the biggest names in online retail.
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NewsThe Works majority shareholder Anthony Solomon bought out by Endless
The Works executive chairman and majority shareholder Anthony Solomon has sold his stake in the business to private equity firm Endless.
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VideoWatch: The rise and fall of mail order catalogues in 60 seconds
A brief history of mail order catalogues and what the future holds as digital takes over in this week’s episode of Short Cuts.
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AnalysisWhat will the appointment of Business Secretary Sajid Javid mean for retail?
Sajid Javid does not fit the Conservative stereotype and is expected to make big waves as he takes up the Business Secretary role previously held by Vince Cable.
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NewsWoolworths posts first quarterly sales fall in two decades
Woolworths has revealed it will cut 400 jobs as it seeks to save $500m (£255m) after posting its first quarterly sales fall in two decades.
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NewsBRC calls for Government to maintain business rates review momentum
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called on the new Government to maintain momentum with a review of the controversial business rates system.
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NewsShop Direct axes Littlewoods catalogue after shift to online shopping
Shop Direct is winding down its Littlewoods catalogue after more than 80 years as it reflects the shift to online shopping.
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NewsConviviality Retail sales to rise despite delayed store openings and discounting
Conviviality Retail expects revenues to increase despite new stores opening later than expected and heavy discounting in the market.
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NewsTesco gears up for sale of mobile business as review of non-core assets continues
Tesco is preparing for a sale of its mobile business as chief executive Dave Lewis continues his strategy of disposing of non-core assets.