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AnalysisAnalysis: Global economy rattles retailers’ mood but consumer confidence rises
In the third of Retail Week’s quarterly analysis reports, we ask whether the mood among the UK’s top retail bosses has changed.
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AnalysisRetailers hope for Rugby World Cup boost as disposable income rises 10.7%
Retailers are hoping for a “shot in the arm” during the Rugby World Cup as consumers take advantage of increased spending power.
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AnalysisGrocery sales volumes bounce back after early August washout
Sales volumes at the UK’s 10 biggest grocers have bounced back into growth after falling for the first time in eight months in August.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Dynamic pricing platform Market Hub
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Market Hub is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s outpaces big four rivals as Asda sales slump again
Sainsbury’s was the only big four grocer to keep pace with the market as Asda suffered another sales fall, according to Kantar data.
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Infographic: John Lewis sales jump 5% as weather drives fashion performance
John Lewis sales jumped 5% to £75.77m last week as colder weather drove sales of its winter fashion lines and premium bedding.
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Analysis: Control over delivery is a top priority for shoppers
Retail Week and Shutl data shows how shoppers’ busy lifestyles are driving demand for more convenient delivery propositions.
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Retail sales volumes jump 3.7% in August as store prices continue to fall
Sales volumes jumped 3.7% in August marking the 29th consecutive month of year-on-year growth, according to the Office of National Statistics.
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NewsListless footfall in August deals another blow to high street
The high street was dealt another blow as it emerges footfall in August was 1.6% lower compared with the same period a year ago.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Has furniture reached its online tipping point?
Furniture and home furnishing sales have been rooted in bricks-and-mortar stores, but things are changing as shoppers move online.
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NewsDixons Carphone believes cyber-attack has not caused fraud or hit market share
Dixons Carphone boss Sebastian James reveals the cyber-attack on Carphone Warehouse appears not to have caused any fraud or hit market share.
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NewsFashion retailers hit hardest as shop prices dip in August
Shop prices fell by 1.4% year on year during August on the back of intense competition and falling commodity prices.
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NewsRetail sales dip in August as late bank holiday hits back-to-school ranges
Retail sales fell on a like-for-like basis during August as back-to-school sales were hit by the late bank holiday.
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NewsPrimark sales to jump 13% on back of aggressive store expansion
Primark expects sales to jump 13% for the year after a significant store expansion, while like-for-likes were impacted by the warm autumn.
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NewsHigh street records biggest sales drop since height of financial crisis
The high street recorded its biggest sales fall since 2008 this August after being hit by the strong pound and uncertainty over interest rates.
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NewsContactless payment limit increased from £20 to £30 as spending hits £2.5bn
Shoppers will be able to make bigger purchases using contactless payment cards from today after the limit was raised from £20 to £30.
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NewsHigh streets suffer bank holiday washout as shoppers turn to retail parks
High streets suffered a bank holiday washout as heavy rain drove customers into shopping centres and retail parks during the extended weekend.
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NewsConsumer confidence rises in August as economy improves
Consumer confidence improved in August as sentiment towards the general economy and personal finances prospects lifted.
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VideoWatch: How global grocery sales are forecast to rise by 2020
Grocery sales are poised to rocket in India and Nigeria according to IGD. Find out how other countries will fare over the next five years.
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AnalysisHow to reinvent retailers’ relationships with customers
Multichannel shopping has radically changed consumers’ relationships with retailers. A Retail Week report assesses how to meet shoppers’ needs.