All Retail Week UAT articles in October 16 2015
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsData: Two million retail jobs at risk from rise of automation, says Deloitte
The number of retail and wholesale jobs is poised to plummet by 2 million in the next 20 years, driven by automated technology and online retail.
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OpinionOpinion: Beacons and the importance of diversity in retail technology
Beacons have been trialled by retailers across various sectors – does the technology offer sufficient insight to justify the cost?
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AnalysisHow a British FD became chairman of French luxury brand ST Dupont
Sharon Flood has a diverse portfolio career that spans Network Rail, the Science Museum and French luxury brand ST Dupont, where she is driving UK expansion.
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NewsOasis launches new format store featuring Prosecco bar and hairdresser
High street fashion chain Oasis is launching a London concept store complete with Prosecco bar and hairdresser on November 6.
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NewsAmazon sues more than 1,000 people as it cracks down on fake reviews
Amazon is stepping up its crackdown on fake product reviews after launching legal action against more than 1,000 unidentified people.
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NewsTesco Brand Guarantee scheme may face Advertising Standards scrutiny
Grocer Tesco’s new Brand Guarantee scheme could come under scrutiny from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), rivals believe.
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NewsHamleys sale to overseas buyer likely to be completed within weeks
The sale of famous toy retailer Hamleys to a Chinese buyer is thought likely to be completed within weeks after months of speculation.
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NewsSecretary of State to meet Tory MPs in attempt to quell Sunday trading revolt
Communities and Local Government Secretary Greg Clark is expected to meet Conservative MPs today in an attempt to quell Sunday trading rebellion.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Tesco and footfall
Retail news round-up on October 19, 2015: Amazon sues fake reviewers, retailers see footfall rise and Brand Guarantee troubles Tesco.
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AnalysisRetail park footfall hits new peak as high streets stem rate of decline
Retail parks recorded their biggest increase in footfall for almost two years in September as high streets slowed the rate of decline.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Alibaba could disrupt the British retail industry
Alibaba is somewhat of an unknown quantity in Britain but that is set to change now that the retailer has hired its first UK boss.
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AnalysisNext week in retail: Updates from Asos, Home Retail and Mothercare
Retail Week looks ahead to next week, with full-year results from Asos, interim figures from Home Retail and a second quarter update from Mothercare.
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OpinionBlog: Hermes research shows UK consumers will be purchasing on Halloween
New research from Hermes reveals what consumers around the country have planned for this Halloween.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Store management software platform StorIQ
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week StorIQ is in the spotlight
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AnalysisRetail Diary: Hamish lifts the Rugby gold as Bathstore makes a splash
Brighthouse director Hamish Paton clutches the Rugby World Cup, Bathstore makes a splash and Waitrose is the butt of Michael McIntyre’s jokes.
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AnalysisCarrefour sales rise fuelled by strong results in Europe and Latin America
French grocery giant Carrefour has reported an increase in third-quarter sales, driven by strong performance in its European and Latin American markets.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Lord Rose launches campaign to keep Britain in EU
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on former M&S boss Lord Stuart Rose launching the Britain Stronger in Europe campaign.
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AnalysisOnline sales return to double-digit growth after weakest increase in 15 years
Online retail sales returned to double-digit growth in September after etail revenue growth plunged to its lowest level for 15 years last month.
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AnalysisTesco TV ad hammers home customer service message as part of fight back
Tesco has launched a new TV advertising campaign focusing on its drive to improve customer service, in a bid to woo back more shoppers.
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AnalysisInfographic: John Lewis fashion sales hampered by warm weather
Warm weather last week hampered John Lewis’ fashion sales, but ice cream and strawberries did brisk business at its sister chain Waitrose.