All Retail Week UAT articles in October 30 2015 – Page 3
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose sales jump as kitchenware website records strong start
Waitrose posted a jump in sales last week following a solid start from waitrosekitchen.com, a new website dedicated to kitchen products.
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NewsGrowth in consumer confidence stalls over global economy concerns
Growth in consumer confidence stalled in October due to concerns about the UK’s ability to shrug off the global downturn.
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NewsChinese footwear firm C.banner agrees to buy Hamleys for £100m
Chinese footwear business C.banner Holdings has agreed to buy toy retailer Hamleys from French owner Groupe Ludendo for £100m.
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NewsPets at Home like-for-likes edge up 1.8% after seasonal trading challenges
Pets at Home like-for-likes have edged up 1.8% in its first half as the retailer experienced “weaker than expected” trading.
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OpinionRetailers know that something has to give on free delivery
The industry’s current model of free delivery is no longer sustainable and retailers will have to adapt their offers accordingly.
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VideoThe Retail Week: New chain, Tesco and Sainsbury's pilots, and Sports Direct
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from news editor James Wilmore and executive editor George MacDonald.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Hamleys, Harrods, retail sales and more
Retail news round-up on October 30, 2015: Hamleys sold for £100m, Harrods slashes dividend pay-out to Qatari owners and consumer morale dips in October.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What are the key elements to a successful product recall?
How do you handle a product recall?
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Mark Price exits Waitrose for Channel 4
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Waitrose boss Mark Price stepping down to become interim chairman at Channel 4.
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NewsToys R Us profits rocket after four consecutive years of UK decline
Toys R Us has more than trebled its full-year pre-tax profits in the UK, putting an end to a run of four consecutive years of falling profits.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is the discount sector ready for a new Wiese-backed retailer?
Backed by Christo Wiese, former Asda boss Andy’s Bond’s new discount variety chain will launch in an already competitive market.
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NewsBoxpark given green light to open pop-up mall in Croydon
Boxpark is poised to open its second pop-up mall next summer after plans to move into Croydon were approved by council chiefs.
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NewsGo Outdoors doubles pre-tax profits after 'significant' online growth
Go Outdoors has doubled annual profits and recorded “significant growth” in home deliveries and in-store collections of online orders.
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AnalysisExclusive extract: How Marks & Spencer’s values set it apart
Marks & Spencer came from humble beginnings and in this extract from his new book, Timpson chairman John Timpson looks at what set it apart.
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OpinionNew names on the high street prove the industry’s vibrancy
Retail Week’s new website recently broke the news that Andy Bond aims to open a new retailer, which shows competition is alive and well.
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NewsMothercare Ireland exits examinership but plans store closures
Mothercare Ireland has revealed it has successfully exited examinership but plans to close three stores in the country.
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NewsWoolworths warns first-half profits could fall up to 35%
Australian grocer Woolworths has issued its third profit warning of the year as its feels the pressures from rivals Coles and Aldi.
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GalleryStore of the week: Muji perks up its offer with Café&Meal in Singapore
Japanese retailer Muji has expanded its proposition with the launch of the minimalistic Café&Meal coffee shop in Singapore.
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GalleryStore gallery: Brisbane showcases the best of Australia’s rising retail offer
Previously considered a poor relation to the UK, Australia’s retail proposition has a lot to offer and its international influence is growing.
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NewsChristmas retail sales expected to jump 2.5% to £42bn, Mintel finds
UK retail sales are projected to increase 2.5% year on year in December to £42bn, according to market research firm Mintel