All Retail Week UAT articles in November 26 2010 – Page 4
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NewsFormer Somerfield boss to chair Cath Kidston
Former Somerfield and Matalan boss Paul Mason is expected to become chairman of private equity-backed fashion and homewares retailer Cath Kidston.
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NewsSelfridges web changes boost conversion rates
Selfridges has tweaked its website in response to customer feedback following the launch of the transactional site in February.
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NewsBroker sees big potential in WHSmith
Bookseller and stationer WHSmith is undervalued and deserves to be classed alongside retailers such as Next, SuperGroup and Dunelm Mill, broker Oriel believes.
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AnalysisWalmart to take on big cities with small stores
Today, Walmart’s influence across America’s heartland is unmatched, and now it is looking to prove its competitors wrong once again by reaching out to a new, unconventional consumer: the city dweller.
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NewsHomewares and cooking bestsellers this Christmas at Hub
Variety store group Hub expects homewares and cooking to be bestsellers this Christmas.
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AnalysisThe best kept secret
Being in the wrong job can impact heavily on both the individual and the organisation. talentsmoothie director Sally Bibb discusses why strengths-based recruitment is the best approach for everyone
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OpinionRetail surgery: Is there enough time to implement an online consumer finance strategy to maximise sales before the VAT increase in January?
Is there enough time to implement an online consumer finance strategy to maximise sales before the VAT increase in January?
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AnalysisMike Barnes
Signet’s incoming chief executive joins on Wednesday. He keeps a low profile, but those that know him warn he should not be underestimated.
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NewsRetail bears up as FTSE slides on Irish bailout
Stores of all types were down over the week but a little less than the market as a whole, which took fright at the emergency bailout of Ireland.
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AnalysisThe right attitude
It is important to incentivise staff and find out their motivational drivers to encourage the right attitude, says Sean Howard, vice-president solutions marketing at SHL
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NewsAsos selects best boutiques for launch of Marketplace venture
Asos launched its Marketplace website on Tuesday, and said the venture has little in common with similar offerings such as eBay’s.
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NewsTesco Asia trip shows grocer is realising global rewards
Analysts believe Tesco is “beginning to enjoy the benefits of its global scale” after the grocer ran an investor trip to Asia this week.
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NewsBiba founder range for George at Asda went on sale online on Monday
Biba founder Barbara Hulanicki’s range for George at Asda went on sale online on Monday and an animal-print bow dress (pictured) was among the best-sellers.
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AnalysisThe art and science of merchandising
It is merchandisers’ task to strike a balance between art and science in their craft, says John Plows, director of retail consultancy VR Intelligence
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AnalysisThe art of ecommerce leadership
Bearing Partnership head of executive search Aryn Hurst-Clark talks about what to look for in your ecommerce leadership team
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AnalysisAudience appeal
A strong EVP is the key to becoming a magnet for talent, and having engaged and motivated employees, argues talentsmoothie director Sally Bibb
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AnalysisA big day for retailers and royalists alike
Will Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding lift shoppers’ moods in 2011 and how can retailers make the most of it, asks George MacDonald
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OpinionTed’s quirky style adds up
While trendy apparel retailer SuperGroup has been fashionable with investors since its flotation earlier this year, Ted Baker’s shares have been pretty natty too. In the last three months they have climbed almost 25%.
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AnalysisAdapt to succeed overseas
Ian Williams, director of European headhunting agency Quantica Retail, gives an insight into the challenges of setting up in business abroad.
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NewsHalfords puts acquisitions on hold to make core business top priority
Halfords has put potential acquisitions on the back burner as it focuses on the core business.