More on Me + Em – Page 544
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AnalysisSmall share, deep pockets – but should Amazon really have the grocers worried?
Amazon has created plenty of noise about its food offer in the UK, but to date, it has failed to win shoppers in any significant number. Should the major grocers be concerned or does Amazon’s foray into food amount to little more than a damp squib?
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NewsJohn Lewis launches retail partnership with US fitness brand Peloton
Department store chain John Lewis has launched a concession partnership with US-based fitness brand Peloton in nine of its stores.
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NewsAO creates 650 new jobs as it targets ‘significant’ growth
AO.com has kicked off a nationwide recruitment drive as the etailer seeks to capitalise on the digital shift sparked by the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsUK retail sales rise above pre-lockdown levels as shoppers return to stores
UK retail sales for the month of July were the highest they have been since before the pandemic struck but the outlook remains grim for many categories.
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NewsM&S chair Norman urges return to offices – ‘You can’t run a retailer from the sofa’
Marks & Spencer chair Archie Norman has called on businesses to bring staff back to offices as retailers suffer from depressed footfall in big city centres.
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NewsEstée Lauder to axe 2,000 jobs as coronavirus hammers profits
Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder is cutting 2,000 jobs across the globe amid plans to close stores and department store beauty counters in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsAlibaba profits surge as customer numbers jump during lockdown
Alibaba has smashed quarterly profit predictions as online sales surged during lockdown and demand for its cloud computing services soared.
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AnalysisStoreworker 2.0: the new responsibilities for frontline staff
The role of store staff is changing. Covid, new shopping habits and fewer in-store roles have created a wealth of extra responsibilities for shopworkers. Retail Week looks into the skills needed for Storeworker 2.0.
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NewsAO boss Roberts urges more retailers to launch company-wide bonus plans
AO.com boss John Roberts has urged more listed retailers to launch company-wide incentive plans for staff after its new scheme was unanimously approved by shareholders.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Walmart and Kroger really beat Amazon at its own game?
Kroger has followed US grocery rival Walmart by launching its own marketplace. Retail Week analyses whether the two grocery giants really have what it takes to challenge Amazon.
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Opinion‘What does the government’s Plan for Jobs mean for retail?’
In more ways than one, retail has been on the front line of the Covid-19 crisis. It has been among a handful of sectors that have led efforts to keep the country running, ensuring stores and supply chains of essential goods have remained open.
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NewsConcerns over job losses plague consumer confidence
Consumer confidence remained the same for the second month running, as customers face growing economic concerns.
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NewsAsda bids lined up by former CEO and ex-Debenhams boss
Former chief executives of Debenhams and Asda are understood to be working with private equity groups on a bid for the supermarket chain.
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NewsGlobal Fashion Group breaks even as online shift boosts sales
Global Fashion Group recorded its second quarter of growth this year, as the ecommerce shift in fashion and lifestyle shopping “continues to accelerate”.
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NewsMothercare finalises its franchise deal with Boots
Struggling retailer Mothercare has announced a franchise deal with Boots that will see its current range of products extended in the health and beauty retailer’s stores.
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NewsAO.com reports ‘strong’ sales growth ahead of AGM
Pureplay electronics retailers AO.com has reported “strong year-on-year revenue growth” in the UK and Germany ahead of its annual general meeting today.
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NewsFrasers Group blames profit slump on Brexit and coronavirus
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group reported a slump in profits that it blamed on a prolonged period of Brexit uncertainty followed immediately by the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsHotel Chocolat launches ‘drive-to’ outlet store
Hotel Chocolat has launched its first “drive-to” outlet store as part of its efforts to cut food waste and capitalise on changing consumer habits.
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AnalysisThe economics of ecommerce: Counting the costs of trading online
As countries went into lockdown when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, ecommerce was the sole channel still open to retailers of products deemed non-essential.
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Opinion‘UK retailers should look to China to support their Covid-19 recovery’
The Covid-19 crisis has had a global impact on consumer spending, shifting short-term purchase patterns and bringing long-term changes to the way we work, socialise and shop.