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News
Watches of Switzerland hails ‘strong momentum’ as profits surge
Watches of Switzerland has clocked up a surge in profits and insisted it has built “strong momentum” as it bounces back from the coronavirus crisis.
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News
Currys posts rise in profit but warns of ‘uncertain’ outlook
Currys has posted an increase in full-year earnings but cautioned that “the outlook for consumer spending is uncertain” as the cost-of-living crisis mounts.
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Analysis
Deep dive: The Mega Sale days turning Christmas on its head
The Christmas shopping period – historically heavily weighted towards the first three-and-a-half weeks of December following the traditional end-of-November payday – is now effectively a multi-month affair.
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News
Footfall hammered by cost-of-living concerns despite platinum jubilee boost
Shopper numbers were boosted by the platinum jubilee in June, but footfall is expected to remain behind pre-pandemic levels for the “foreseeable future” as the cost-of-living crisis impacts consumer behaviour.
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News
Tesco squares up to Mars Petcare in fresh supplier standoff over price
Tesco has become embroiled in its second major supplier spat in a month and has pulled Mars Petcare products from shelves while it renegotiates on price.
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AO launches £40m share placing after insurer cuts cover
Pureplay electricals giant AO is aiming to raise £40m through a share placing weeks after its credit insurance for suppliers was cut.
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Analysis
The great service shortfall: Tackling retail’s new pandemic
Customer service levels were hammered during the pandemic, but the era of ‘Covid-forgiveness’ among consumers is over.
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Retail Voice
Why the concept of ‘retail’ is ready for a refresh
The retail sector has been through a lot of upheaval over the last couple of years, however Elavon’s Michael Bosshammer explains why it is more than ready for a revival
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Events
Delivering Growth: Winning Strategies for 2023
7 September 2022, 6pm, The Montcalm Royal London House
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Events
Delivering Growth: Winning Strategies for 2023
With all eyes on retail supply chains as disruption is felt across the ecosystem, the Chief Supply Chain Officer has been elevated to a seat at the table across boardrooms worldwide.
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Analysis
Analysis: Sainsbury’s boss Roberts’ key takeaways on inflation, suppliers and staff pay
Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts faced questions on everything from inflation and supplier relationships, to staff pay and Argos’ ongoing underperformance as he presented details of first-quarter trading to the media this week.
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News
M&S defends Rowe bonus in face of significant investor revolt
Marks & Spencer has defended its stance on director remuneration – including that of departing chief executive Steve Rowe – after a substantial proportion of investors opposed the package.
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Kingfisher builds towards new ambitious sustainability targets
Kingfisher has laid out new sustainability targets after making “significant progress” with its responsible business strategy this year.
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Data
Data: Value is top concern for families amid cost-of-living crisis, M&S survey reveals
A survey by Marks & Spencer has found that financial worries are top of consumers’ concerns this summer.
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News
Very Group drafts in former Walmart director as chief executive
Online retailer Very Group has appointed an ex-Walmart executive to become chief executive as Henry Birch stands down after four and a half years in charge.
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Sainsbury’s reports sales drop as finance chief steps down
Sainsbury’s has posted a fall in first-quarter sales and named a new chief financial officer to replace Kevin O’Byrne.
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Opinion
‘Tesco–Heinz spat must be the last retailer–supplier row to play out in public’
When two food retailing superpowers collide, the fallout is bound to create shockwaves.
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News
AO shares plummet as insurer cuts cover
Questions have been raised over AO’s finances after its credit insurer reduced its cover.
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News
Amazon launches e-cargo bike fleet in London
Amazon has created a new fleet of e-cargo bikes and on-foot delivery staff to replace van deliveries in London.