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Analysis
Three of retail leaders’ biggest headaches and how AI can address them
Here’s what retailers around the globe voted as their top concerns for 2023 and how they can use AI to tackle them
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News
John Lewis chair White wins backing for future amid investment row
John Lewis chair Dame Sharon White has won the backing of the partnership council in what was widely seen as a vote of confidence in her leadership.
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News
Watch: John Lewis’ White clarifies investment position ahead of crunch vote
John Lewis Partnership boss Dame Sharon White has sought to quell doubts about her long-term plans for the business ahead of a crunch vote of confidence.
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News
eBay launches programme to help small businesses reduce carbon footprint
eBay UK is launching a training programme to help small businesses cut their carbon footprint in day-to-day operations.
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Deloitte faces investigation after Joules collapse
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched an investigation against Deloitte in relation to its audit of fashion group Joules’ 2021 financial results.
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Tesco defends chair John Allan over inappropriate behaviour allegations
Supermarket giant Tesco has defended its chair John Allan, following the emergence of allegations of inappropriate behaviour by four women.
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Asos losses deepen as online retail takes a hit
Online fashion retailer Asos has reported further losses, but said it remained confident in its performance as it worked on improving profitability amid a challenging trading backdrop.
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Retail Voice
Winning share of wallet with Gen Z and millennial shoppers
With retailers keen to understand what makes younger consumers tick, and more importantly spend, American Express unveils research into this generation of shoppers, says Dan Edelman at American Express
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Interview
Q&A: James Hart – founder of Kidly and Asos’ first employee
We spoke to Asos’ first employee James Hart about why he left and struck out alone to create the Asos of kidswear
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Analysis
What the Courir acquisition means for JD Sports in the UK and Europe
JD Sports chief executive Régis Schultz called it “the start of a new, distinct chapter” as the sportswear retailer looks to strengthen its brand as a part of its growth strategy in Europe. Retail Week takes a closer look at new acquisition Courir, its history and what the deal could mean for JD Sports in the UK and abroad
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News
Asda launches Exclusively at George collection in ‘supermarket fashion first’
Asda’s George clothing brand has unveiled the launch of its new Exclusively at George range in a “supermarket fashion first”, offering shoppers a selection of clothing pieces that will “stand the test of time”.
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News
Lidl to add 1,500 jobs as it unveils new Leeds distribution centre plans
Discounter Lidl has today unveiled plans to open a new regional distribution centre in Leeds, which will help the retailer create 1,500 new jobs.
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News
Natura profits increase but The Body Shop continues to face challenges
Natura &Co posted strong profitability in the first quarter of 2023, but said The Body Shop was “still showing top-line challenges” as revenues fell.
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News
Farmison reopens for business as ex-Asda boss Clarke takes reins
Online butcher Farmison & Co has begun trading again following its purchase out of administration by a consortium headed by former Asda chief executive Andy Clarke.
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News
Marks & Spencer injects fresh funding into Nobody’s Child
Marks & Spencer has provided further funding to Nobody’s Child, the “eco-conscious” brand in which it took a stake two years ago and which is a key partner in its third-party brands strategy.
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News
Exclusive: Matalan taps up Fiona Lambert for consultancy role
Matalan is understood to be bringing Fiona Lambert on board on a consultancy basis, Retail Week can reveal.
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News
JD Sports snaps up French specialist Courir in €520m deal
JD Sports intends to buy French sports footwear and apparel group Courir as it enacts the strategy set out by new chief executive Régis Schultz.
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News
Inflation drives retail sales rise in April as volumes fall
Retail sales rose by value in April, but volumes fell across the board.
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News
John Lewis staff prepare to vote on strategy as council meets
John Lewis Partnership chair Dame Sharon White faces scrutiny over her strategy as the group’s council meets.
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Innovation of the Week
Innovation of the Week: Albert Heijn trials ‘True Price’ to reveal real cost of food
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.