All Multichannel articles – Page 110
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NewsSignet UK profits rise 6% after stellar fourth quarter
H Samuel owner jewellery group Signet posted a 6% jump in full-year operating profit to $42.4m (£25.5m) in the UK after a strong fourth quarter.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Bhs, Jacques Vert, CBI, Uniqlo and Carphone Warehouse
Retail news round-up on March 27, 2014: Bhs reaches new food deal; Jacques Vert names new multichannel director, CBI figures show UK recovery slow, Uniqlo plans Canadian stores, Carphone Warehouse to sell MVNO stake
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OpinionComment: International retail version 2.0 represents a big opportunity
Expanding internationally via online is a massive growth opportunity for UK retailers
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OpinionComment: IPOs reflect a new generation of innovative retailers
Interest in retail stocks shows the industry is home to innovation.
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OpinionComment: Next’s results show it is a retailer for all seasons
Next’s shift from seasonal to on-demand retail seems to be paying dividends.
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NewsMoss Bros reports an increase in full-year sales and profits
Men’s formalwear specialist Moss Bros has reported a rise in full-year profits and sales and a strong start to the new financial year.
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NewsPotential partners already lining up for B&Q China, says Cheshire
Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire has said firms have already expressed interest in partnering with the group’s B&Q China business.
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NewsAsda cuts 200 jobs at corporate office and George headquarters
Asda is to cut 150 jobs at its Leeds headquarters and 50 at the Lutterworth offices of its George fashion business.
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Opinion
Comment: Top 8 Twitter-savvy retailers
Twitter celebrated its eighth birthday last week – so what does the future have in store for the social media “fad” that has taken over?
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NewsSainsbury’s group development director Luke Jensen steps down
Sainsbury’s group development director Luke Jensen has left the grocer after six years.
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AnalysisPeople: The 7 highest profile job moves in February
Simon Calver, Jon Rudoe and Nicky Dulieu all announced they were leaving or taking up new roles in February - here are the 7 highest profile job moves from last month.
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AnalysisHeadset shopping: What do retailers need to know
As technology advances more retailers are trying wearable technology, such as Google Glass. Retail Week takes a look at headset shopping.
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OpinionComment: In-store tech must offer shoppers benefits they can’t get on a phone
Planet Retail global research director Rob Gregory warns that jumping on the in-store technology bandwagon needs careful consideration.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Next - how to move the goalposts
Next’s financial disciplines have served it well over the years and created huge shareholder value, so do they need to move the goalposts?
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NewsNext profits surge 12% following 'exceptional' final quarter
Next profit before tax jumped 11.8% to £695.2m for the year ending January 2014 in a “good year” for the fashion retailer.
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NewsB&Q makes further redundancies as 100 employees leave head office
B&Q has made a further round of redundancies as it seeks simplify the business to transform itself into an omnichannel retailer.
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NewsMonsoon trials in-store IT system that offers 'true multichannel environment'
Monsoon Accessorize is piloting an IT system in store that combines its online offer with its point of sale, giving customers a “true multichannel environment”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How mobile is revolutionising retail in 2014 and beyond
Retail Week’s Mobile Retail 2014 report provides crucial insights. This executive summary gives an overview of the full research.
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NewsArgos reveals new leadership structure as Walden takes over as Home Retail boss
Home Retail has revealed a new leadership structure for its flagship Argos business following the promotion of its former managing director John Walden to group chief executive.
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NewsSainsbury's suffers first like-for-like sales fall in nine years
Sainsbury’s has reported its first sales fall in nine years after like-for-likes excluding fuel tumbled 3.1% in the fourth quarter.