All Retail Week UAT articles in October 22, 2010 – Page 3
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NewsAmazon reports 16% Q3 profit rise
Online giant Amazon reported a 16% rise in third-quarter profit, as its e-book reader Kindle bolsters sales.
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NewsTesco launches home repair service
Grocery giant Tesco is piloting a handyman services scheme in Swindon and may replicate it nationwide if successful.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales rise 7.2%
Sales at John Lewis department stores rose 7.2% to £58.5m last week, when all main categories delivered a similar performance.
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AnalysisStir up talent in the milk round
Retailers are adopting innovative ways of attracting prospective employees, finds Liz Morrell
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NewsUniqlo looks for large London store sites
Japanese fashion chain Uniqlo is on the hunt for larger London stores as it seeks to strengthen its position in the UK market.
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GalleryPringle, Hong Kong
Pringle is one of those curious brands that is probably rather more popular overseas than in its homeland, although there is still a certain cachet in wearing a jumper with a small lion on the chest for a particular demographic.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can we ensure the purchase of our point-of-sale material is as efficient as possible?
How can we ensure the purchase of our point-of-sale material is as efficient as possible?
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OpinionTime for independents day
With a little help, independents could reinvigorate our dull town centres, says Simon Burke
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AnalysisRetailers’ crime watch pays off
In the UK, shrinkage levels are finally falling, but how have retailers tackled theft and does it mean the battle against retail crime is finally being won?
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NewsStaples UK cuts costs and returns to profit
Stationer Staples UK has bounced back into the black, posting a pre-tax profit of £6.2m compared with a loss of £8.6m the year before.
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OpinionRetail surgery: We are largely reliant on consumers’ discretionary spend. How should we tackle continued muted consumer sentiment?
We are largely reliant on consumers’ discretionary spend. How should we tackle continued muted consumer sentiment?
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NewsDune embraces multichannel with premium store concept
Footwear retailer Dune is to unveil a new store concept later this month with a raft of multichannel initiatives.
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GalleryTesco flies solo with clothing standalone
Tesco has picked a Prague shopping centre for its first F&F store. John Ryan visits to find out how the supermarket brand is settling in
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NewsClinton profits jump despite tough trading
Greetings cards retailer Clinton Cards generated a 3% increase in profits last year but has found trading tough in recent weeks, particularly in Ireland.
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NewsStrong US trade drives Clarks’ record first half
Footwear giant Clarks has delivered a record first half under new chief executive Melissa Potter, but has struggled in the UK and remains cautious about future trading.
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NewsOne New Change opens this week
One New Change, which is 94% let, is due to open on October 28 and retailers including Topshop, H&M and Banana Republic will make their City debuts there.
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NewsSuits You owners start strategic review of business
The owners of SRG, the company behind 66-store menswear chain Suits You, are understood to have begun a strategic review of the business, which could lead to its sale, closure or administration.
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OpinionA good result, but Swann can do better
WHSmith should be awarded nine out of 10 for margin management and cost control: the alchemy of generating a profits increase in another year of like-for-like sales declines.