All articles by Rosie Lintott

Video technology: The future for high street stores

High street retailers are under pressure from online competition, but the use of video technology could benefit in-store operations and…
Aldi gets into Christmas spirit with festive food donation

Supermarket chain Aldi is donating unsold fresh food to good causes across the UK this Christmas Eve. Charities and community…
Sports Direct Group profits rise as House of Fraser starts recovery

UK retailer Sports Direct has reported an increase of 160% in profit before tax from £74.4m to £193.4m year-on-year for…
Ocado’s revenue rises after joint venture with M&S

Online supermarket Ocado has reported an increase in retail revenue of 10.8% from £387.2m to £429.1m year-on-year for its fourth-quarter…
Will it be a merry Christmas for UK retailers?

Retail Insight Network talks to Whitaker about how retailers are preparing themselves online and in the high street this coming…

Ocado and Aeon partner to boost Japan’s online grocery market

British grocery e-commerce service provider Ocado Solutions has gone into partnership with Japan’s largest retailer Aeon to improve Japan’s online…
Clarks hires consultants McKinsey after tough trading conditions

Footwear retailer Clarks has appointed management consultants McKinsey & Co to conduct a review of the business after challenging years…
Thomas Cook rescuer Hays Travel creates 1,500 new jobs

UK independent travel agent Hays Travel has created 1,500 new jobs and apprenticeships at its high street stores and head…
John Lewis to open experimental concept shop

UK department store chain John Lewis & Partners and Waitrose & Partners is set to open its first experimental concept…
Connecting the digital with the physical world: AR in retail

Augmented reality (AR) is "incredibly important" for retail customer engagement. This is the view of Kate Ancketill, the CEO and…