All News articles – Page 950
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NewsShoppers hope to swap doom and gloom for festive cheer, M&S chiefs believe
Consumers hope to exchange a diet of bad news for one of seasonal treats this Christmas, analysis by Marks & Spencer has indicated.
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NewsIceland launches Christmas ad and exclusive Peter Andre festive album
Iceland is launching its Christmas ad this evening starring pop star Peter Andre, who is releasing an exclusive festive album with the retailer.
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NewsIn pictures: Waitrose launches brand-focused Christmas ad on Sunday
Waitrose this weekend launches its Christmas TV advert that features a soundtrack sung by members of the public.
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NewsIkea to overhaul delivery options as car ownership in cities declines
Furniture giant Ikea is investing heavily in fulfilment and improving convenience to reflect consumers’ changing lifestyles, including falling car ownership in cities.
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NewsRetail Week Shop conference: 'Supermarkets should work with independents'
Retailers need to overhaul the way they create stores and plan their expansions, according to design critic Jonathan Glancey.
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NewsVideo: Debenhams marketing boss on its Christmas ad campaign
Debenhams marketing boss Richard Cristofoli tells Retail Week about its gifting-focused campaign as he gears up for the Christmas ad battle.
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NewsMarks & Spencer's first half results: What the analysts say
Marks & Spencer beat expectations as underlying pre-tax profits rose 2.3% to £268m in its first half. Retail Week takes a look at the City’s reactions.
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NewsFood inflation hits record low after downward pressure from fresh grocery deflation
Food inflation fell to the lowest level on record in October on the back of fresh food deflation across milk, cheese, eggs, vegetables and convenience food.
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NewsPrimark has changed how people shop forever, says boss Weston
Primark has changed the way people shop for clothes for good, according to George Weston, chief executive of parent firm Associated British Foods.
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NewsLidl Christmas ad pitches premium products against M&S and Waitrose
Lidl has unveiled its Christmas ad campaign that highlights its new Deluxe ranges and pitches them against upmarket rivals M&S and Waitrose.
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NewsJessops introduces new 'immersive' store design with launch of flagship
Jessops has launched a new store design that seeks to immerse the customer in the world of photography with a consultation area, mini lab and training room.
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NewsSchuh full-year profits dip as it invests in store-opening spree
Footwear retailer Schuh’s pre-tax profits dropped from £14.8m to £12.1m as it doubled investment into the business.
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NewsMarks & Spencer first-half results beat expectations
Marks & Spencer has posted better than expected first-half results despite warm autumn weather taking a toll on sales at its pivotal clothing division.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on shop prices, Phones 4u, Homebase and DFS
Retail news round-up on November 5, 2014: Shop price decline; Former Phones 4u directors face investigation; Homebase marketing partnership; DFS ad.
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NewsIn pictures: Fortnum & Mason unveils 'frost fayre' Christmas window display
Fortnum & Mason has based this year’s Christmas window display on the markets and carnivals held centuries ago when the Thames froze over.
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NewsBurberry launches first Christmas TV ad starring Romeo Beckham
Burberry has launched its first Christmas television advertising campaign, a short film starring 12-year-old Romeo Beckham.
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NewsPaperchase overhauls shops as it reviews 1990s store designs
Paperchase is updating its old stores from their 1980s and 1990s designs as part of a large-scale refurbishment programme.
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NewsPhotoBox buys Spanish counterpart Hofmann as it scales business
Personalised products company PhotoBox has acquired Spanish counterpart Hofmann as it accelerates its international expansion.
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NewsNearly 70% of retailers believe Christmas will be better than last year
UK retailers believe Christmas will bring better trading than last year owing to an improving economy and healthier year of trading.
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NewsFormer Sainsbury's boss warns grocers not to neglect physical stores
Former Sainsbury’s boss Justin King has warned grocers not to neglect their bricks-and-mortar stores and focus too much on online operations.