All Retail Week UAT articles in November 2021 – Page 2
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AnalysisThe rise of the cyber attack – how retail became a prime target for hackers
As the world of retail moved online during the pandemic, so too did the thieves. These cybercrooks are hunting for customer data – and lots of it. Retail Week examines the increased volume of cyberattacks against retailers and how companies can protect themselves
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NewsJohn Lewis and Nike enter the metaverse with immersive online experiences
John Lewis has teamed up with ITV to create an immersive digital experience on multiplayer game Fortnite, while Nike has unveiled a virtual world called Nikeland on gaming platform Roblox.
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NewsLidl boss Christian Härtnagel: Supply chain issues making Christmas ‘much more work’
Lidl GB staff are working much harder than ever before to ensure good availability at Christmas due to the ongoing supply issues hammering UK retail, says boss Christian Härtnagel.
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NewsRevolution Beauty losses widen as it plans extensive US expansion
Beauty retailer Revolution Beauty reported widening losses as it unveiled plans to extend its reach in the US retail market.
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Opinion‘Black Friday will be the first big test of a fragile retail supply chain’
The first Black Friday since the end of lockdown should be cause for celebration among us retailers.
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NewsLidl returns to profit and unveils new store target
Value grocer Lidl is back in the black and has revealed a new target for store numbers.
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Opinion‘Retail has an opportunity to take customer relationships to a whole new level’
With a changing privacy landscape, understanding and connecting with customers in a meaningful, relevant and timely way will depend on retailers having a strong first-party data strategy, and building capability to leverage AI and machine learning to activate that data at scale.
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Retail VoiceClimate agenda calls for more sustainable supply chains
Supply-chain sustainability is a key requirement for retailers, says Eddie Capel, chief executive of Manhattan Associates
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NewsAsda names former Marks & Spencer boss Lord Rose as new chair
Asda has appointed former Marks & Spencer boss Lord Stuart Rose as its chair as new owners the Issa brothers seek to bolster the grocer’s board.
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NewsPets at Home to roll out two-hour home delivery
Pets at Home has become the latest retailer to run a successful trial of same-day home delivery.
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NewsAO boss laments Xbox and iPhone shortages as Black Friday nears
AO chief executive and founder John Roberts told Retail Week that small consumer electricals have been the worst affected by supply chain issues in the lead up to the festive season.
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NewsRapid grocery delivery firm Getir snaps up UK rival Weezy
Turkish fast grocery delivery company Getir has signed a deal to purchase UK rival Weezy in a move that ’further solidifies Getir’s long-term commitment to the UK market.’
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NewsMarks & Spencer buys stake in Nobody’s Child in brand push
Marks & Spencer has acquired a 25% shareholding in Nobody’s Child as it builds a platform of brands to complement its core offer.
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NewsPets at Home profits surge as pet ownership boom gathers pace
Pets at Home has reported a rise in half-year profits after “stronger than expected” growth in pet ownership boosted sales.
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NewsAO slashes profit guidance as product shortages batter festive forecasts
AO has swung to a loss and slashed its full-year profit guidance after ongoing supply chain disruption and the HGV driver shortage battered its golden quarter expectations.
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AnalysisWrapping your messaging right – how to connect with consumers this Christmas
Knowing how and where to talk to consumers – and with the right message and tone – will be critical for retailers in the second peak season of the pandemic.
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NewsMorrisons food exec jumps ship for Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer has poached an experienced Morrisons executive with expertise in ethical trading and Brexit policy to join its food team.
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GalleryStore gallery: Fabletics unveils first UK store with interactive London pop-up
Activewear brand Fabletics has opened its first UK store, an experiential pop-up on Regent Street.
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Opinion‘Never mind the closures – openings show West End is poised for bounceback’
When the switch was flicked on London’s West End Christmas lights a couple of weeks ago, it symbolised not just the start of peak trading but brighter prospects for the shopping district.
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AnalysisHow retail must go even greener after COP26 commitments
As the world’s leaders came together in Glasgow for COP26, a raft of commitments and deals were made in a bid to limit global warming and stop a climate change catastrophe. Retail Week explores some of the implications for retail’s sectors.