All Waterstones articles – Page 4
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AnalysisFrom Chelsea Girl to River Island: 11 retail rebrands
Last month both Staples and Games Workshop unveiled new monikers across their entire estates. Retail Week looks at other retail rebrands over the years.
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OpinionWaterstones row: Are its unbranded stores fair or foul?
Waterstones has been forced to defend itself after opening a clutch of unbranded bookshops. Is the retailer’s move fair game or foul play? Cast your vote below.
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NewsRetail diary: Bunnings, Waterstones and Potter madness
Waterstones gives one customer an exclusive shopping experience, and Bunnings leaves its customers a little flushed.
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NewsWaterstones' revival rolls on despite Brexit fears
Waterstones is on track to deliver a second consecutive year of profits as its turnaround continues, boss James Daunt has revealed.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct, French Connection and more
Retail news round-up: Standard Life to oppose Sports Direct’s pay policy and Schroders sells its French Connection stake
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GalleryTop of the Shops: The top 30 UK stores by design
The top 30 stores in the UK that highlight retail design at its very best, making them a top destination for consumers.
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NewsSainsbury's exits digital entertainment and offloads ebook business
Sainsbury’s is to close its digital entertainment arm and hand off its ebook business to online bookseller Kobo to streamline its offer.
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AnalysisEtail evolution: A look at Amazon’s website through the years
Amazon’s online retail offer has been industry-leading since its inception, but how has its ecommerce website developed?
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DataMarket monitor: Amazon maintains strong lead in entertainment market
Amazon sees a very small drop in share of total entertainment (26.7 to 26.7%) but maintains a strong lead.
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VideoWaterstones boss James Daunt on why Amazon is a 'slippery monster'
Waterstones has weathered a turbulent time for booksellers. Boss James Daunt talks about his novel choices around pricing and online.
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GalleryStore gallery: Waterstones revels in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Monday marked the launch of the latest Harry Potter book and delighted bookseller Waterstones hosted magical events to celebrate.
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NewsDebenhams' London flagship lease sold by British Land to private investor
British Land has sold Debenham’s Oxford Street store lease as part of a ‘strategic focus’, to a private investor following Brexit.
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NewsWaterstones boss James Daunt on taking the fight to Amazon
Waterstones chief executive Daunt said the retailer was ramping up its online offer to compete with “the slippery monster” that is Amazon.
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NewsWaterstones boss warns of job cuts if UK votes for Brexit
Waterstones’ managing director James Daunt has warned staff that a Brexit would have “adverse” effects and result in job losses.
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AnalysisEuro 2016: The chief execs that make up retail's fantasy team
As this summer’s European Championships edge ever closer, Retail Week selects its fantasy football team from across the industry.
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VideoWatch: Why Waterstones designed its new London store with a focus on events
Waterstones’ Tottenham Court Road store opened in December and has hosted a number of events in an effort to engage customers.
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NewsWaterstones stops selling ebooks following Kobo partnership
Waterstones has revealed that it will no longer sell ebooks and will instead divert shoppers to digital book specialist Kobo.
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NewsRetail Diary: WHSmith boss aims high as cricket stars hit shoppers for six
WHSmith boss Steve Clarke reveals high and mighty aspirations as two England cricket stars hit Carnaby Street shoppers for six.
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NewsFoyles back in the black as sales edge up and costs are cut
Bookseller Foyles has revealed a return to full-year profit as cost controls and an increase in sales boosted its bottom line.
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NewsWaterstones boss voices concern over threat of Amazon stores launch in UK
Waterstones’ boss said Amazon opening UK stores would cause it “significant” problems, following reports the etailer wants shops in the US.