All articles by Rosie Shepard – Page 9
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NewsIceland and Waterstones’ bosses named in Queen’s birthday honours
A number of retail leaders have been recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours list this year.
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NewsAmazon’s global consumer boss exits
Amazon’s worldwide consumer chief executive Dave Clark is leaving the business after 23 years.
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NewsAsos makes moves to ‘be more circular’ with Thrift+ partnership
Asos has taken steps towards one of its key sustainability pillars – “be more circular”.
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InterviewTop dog bows out: Pets at Home’s Peter Pritchard on resilience, inspiration and agility
Before stepping down as chief executive of Pets at Home, Peter Pritchard chats to Retail Week about the highs and lows of running a specialist business, and how inspiration can come from anywhere
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NewsShop prices soar in May but inflation to ‘get worse before it gets better’
Shop prices rose further in May as inflationary pressures took their toll on retailers’ margins.
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NewsMissguided tumbles into administration as rising costs bite
Missguided has called in administrators after failing to secure a buyer.
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InterviewInterview: Why Sach Kukadia’s jewellery venture is worth its weight in gold
In the depths of the first year of the pandemic, Secret Sales co-founder Sach Kukadia struck gold with a new business idea. He explains how 7879’s customers are encouraged to gamify the system, its sustainability focus and plans for future expansion.
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AnalysisThe state of fashion: Where do rising costs and returns leave the sector?
Fashion retailers might have been benefiting from the return to the office – and the revival of events such as festivals and weddings – but many businesses have flagged ongoing headwinds that are likely to dampen progress.
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AnalysisFrom AR to Gen Z – the must-read stories and insight from Retail Week Live 2022
Reporting by: Grace Bowden, George MacDonald, Hugh Radojev, Rosie Shepard, Luke Tugby
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NewsTed Baker moves forward with sale as Fat Face recruits bankers
Both Ted Baker and Fat Face have made advances in their searches for a buyer.
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NewsKingfisher sales beat pre-pandemic levels but lockdown DIY boom slows
DIY giant Kingfisher’s sales declined against strong comparables in the last two years.
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NewsMoonpig expands range with Buyagift acquisition
Moonpig has made moves to grow its gifting offer with the proposed acquisition of Buyagift.
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NewsThe Very Group owners revive plans for £4bn listing
The Very Group owners the Barclay family have brought back plans to float the online retailer to the tune of £4bn.
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DataConsumer confidence plummets to lowest-ever levels as cost-of-living crisis escalates
Consumer confidence has reached an all-time low since records began in 1974.
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Opinion‘Asos’ chair has taken on a second retail giant, but when will it find its new CEO?’
Asos and Asda’s difficulties in finding new chief executives reflect a bigger problem in retail’s battle to secure top talent, writes Rosie Shepard
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NewsLove Island partners with eBay to bring sustainable fashion to TV screens
eBay will act as reality TV show Love Island’s fashion partner, with contestants all wearing second-hand outfits.
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NewsExclusive: French Connection partners with Hirestreet to launch rental service
French Connection has launched an on-demand rental service on its own site, powered by Hirestreet’s sister platform Zoa.
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NewsWalmart margins hit as inflationary pressures bite across the pond
Walmart has recorded an uptick in revenues but said its bottom line has been hit by inflation in food and fuel.
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GalleryStore gallery: McDonald’s unveils first ‘convenience of the future’ branches
McDonald’s has opened new stores in London and the North West offering 11 different ways to order.