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News
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley pulls out of parliamentary hearing
Mike Ashley has said he won’t attend next week’s parliamentary hearing about practices at Sports Direct’s Shirebrook warehouse.
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Retail Voice
Opinion: Workforce management could save retail millions by 2020
Kronos considers the steps retailers must take to safeguard profits, drive productivity and retain the best employees.
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News
Mobile sales penetration falls for first time on record
The percentage of online sales made through mobile devices fell in the first quarter of this year, marking the first decrease on record.
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News
Primark and Next circle BHS stores set to close as 'rescue plan' collapses
A number of retailers are said to be eyeing BHS stores less than 24 hours after the ‘rescue plan’ for the department store chain collapsed.
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Opinion
Opinion: The pitfalls and benefits of a Brexit for the food supply chain
As the EU referendum approaches, what should retailers consider when examining the impact of a Brexit on the food supply chain?
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Retail Voice
Opinion: How can retailers capitalise on China’s lucrative etail sector?
ChannelAdvisor reflects on the extensive opportunities China’s etail sector offers retailers and how they can take advantage of it.
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Analysis
Retail Diary: London’s posh Poundland and Pets at Home pups on Brexit
Poundland gets an upmarket competitor, Pets at Home pups get Brexit jitters and there is more than meets the eye at this new bookstore.
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Video
The Retail Week: BHS, Austin Reed, Sainsbury's CMA probe and Walmart AGM
Our team in Arkansas discusses Walmart shareholders week, the demise of BHS and Austin Reed and a CMA probe into Sainsbury’s bid for Argos.
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Video
Walmart AGM video blog: DCs, drones, disappointment and food innovation
On day two of the shareholders’ event, Retail Week visits distribution centres, tours stores and samples food innovation.
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News
England's first plastic bank note revealed ahead of September circulation
England’s first polymer banknote, a five-pound note showing Winston Churchill, has been unveiled prior to it entering circulation in September.
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News
Cath Kidston exits the business to pursue other interests
Cath Kidston, founder of the eponymous homewares and fashion label, has left the business, stepping down from her role as director.
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Analysis
Analysis: Three ways Walmart is using technology to drive efficiency
Walmart is driving efficiencies in its distribution centres by using “emerging sciences” to speed up a number of everyday processes.
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Analysis
Infographic: Discretionary spend hits new high, plus key quotes and figures
The week in words and numbers, June 3, 2016: UK households’ discretionary spend hits new high and CEOs reveal impact of Brexit on growth plans.
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Analysis
Analysis: Ensuring ecommerce and supply chain work together to deliver
Retail Week and MetaPack explore how ecommerce and supply chain teams can work together to create a winning fulfilment strategy.
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Opinion
Blog: I'm a serial returner, come win my loyalty
Almost two thirds of shoppers have returned women’s clothing in the past six months, new stats revealed this week.
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News
Walmart international boss 'very disappointed' with Asda's performance
Walmart’s international boss has admitted he is “very disappointed” with Asda’s performance and warned 2016 will continue to be “painful”.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Walmart unveils new-look Neighborhood Market
Walmart has unveiled its new-look Neighborhood Market store as it aims to take its smaller format fascia “from good to great.”
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News
Agenda: Sainsbury's, Home Retail, Ao.com and Bonmarché updates
Retail Week looks to next week with updates from Sainsbury’s and Home Retail, plus full-year figures from Ao.com and Bonmarché on the agenda.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Cath Kidston and Sports Direct
Retail round-up on June 3, 2016: Sir Philip Green's close confidante to be grilled over BHS and Cath Kidston exits as non-executive director.