All Retail Week Live articles – Page 20
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NewsKingfisher boss: "Global retailing is the future"
B&Q’s parent company Kingfisher aims to be “a truly globally integrated company” within the next five to 10 years, chief executive Ian Cheshire said.
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NewsGeorge Davies names London Fashion College Brand Britain winners
Next founder George Davies named four students from the London College of Fashion winners in the Brand Britain Competition Final at The Cloud Retail Week Conference yesterday.
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AnalysisRetail Week Conference: Highlights from day one
The great and the good of the retail world descended on The Cloud Retail Week Conference yesterday, with senior retailers discussing everything from the death of the high street to the profitability of the multichannel customer.
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GalleryIn pictures: The Cloud Retail Week Conference, day two
Pictures from The Cloud Retail Week Conference
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NewsOnline grocery shopping to get personal, says Ocado boss
Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner has said shoppers will expect an increasingly bespoke experience on retailer’s websites including targeted searches.
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OpinionRetail Week Conference 2012: Two clear trends are dominating discussions
Chris Brook-Carter is Editor-in-chief of Retail Week. Chris has covered the FMCG and retail industries for 15 years, in particular covering the food, drinks and clothing sectors.
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OpinionRetail Week Conference 2012: No crystal balls
Joanna Perry has been a journalist for more than a decade, specialising in technology, ecommerce and the retail sector.
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NewsRetailers must innovate to compete, says Kingfisher boss
Retailers need to improve innovation in order to remain competitive, Kingfisher chief executive Ian Cheshire told delegates at The Cloud Retail Week Conference today.
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NewsHarvey Nichols delays Indian expansion
Harvey Nichols is deferring entry into India because of a range of practical hurdles and regulations are putting the luxury department store off the market.
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NewsAurora could close half its stores, says Binnie
Aurora Fashion president Stewart Binnie has said the company could dispense with more than half its stores, as the web continues to reshape the retail industry and with up to 70% of the company’s transactions now using the internet in some way.
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GalleryIn pictures: The Cloud Retail Week Conference, day one
Pictures from The Cloud Retail Week Conference
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NewsMore action needed on high street, says Marks
More needs to be done to ensure high streets across the UK continue to thrive, Co-operative chief executive Peter Marks said at The Cloud Retail Week conference today.
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NewsPrisk promises business-led retail strategy in summer
Business minister Mark Prisk has promised a “clear, business-led” strategy to spark retail growth in the summer.
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NewsFocus on 20% of core customers, advises Mayfield
The retail market is changing in a “fundamental and profound way” according to John Lewis chairman Charlie Mayfield, and retailers will need to change the way they make money in the coming years and focus heavily on the most profitable 20% of customers.
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OpinionM&S and Game developments set backdrop for The Cloud Retail Week Conference
Chris Brook-Carter is Editor-in-chief of Retail Week. Chris has covered the FMCG and retail industries for 15 years, in particular covering the food, drinks and clothing sectors.
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NewsOne week until The Cloud Retail Week Conference
Retail’s most senior leaders will gather next week on March 14 and 15 at The Cloud Retail Week Conference.
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AnalysisRetail Week Conference 2012: What are the benefits of attending?
Follow our tips to get the most out of the conference.
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AnalysisRetail Week Conference 2012: What topics will be covered?
This year’s conference will give you the knowledge you need to compete today.
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AnalysisRetail Week Conference 2012: Who are the headline speakers?
There is no other retail event where the views of so many stellar industry names can be heard. And this year’s conference is no exception.
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OpinionAttack on Tesco shows lack of respect for retail
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.