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Opinion
'From the pandemic into war – long-term disruption looks like retail’s new normal'
The Keynote: From the pandemic into war – long-term disruption looks like retail’s new normal
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News
Clarks appoints new chief executive as it ‘looks forward to new phase’
Footwear specialist Clarks has named Jonathan Ram as chief executive as it seeks to rekindle success.
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News
Zara owner Inditex posts sales and profits surge
Inditex, owner of businesses including Zara, has reported rocketing annual sales and profits.
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News
Retail Week Live 2022: Richard Walker, Jo Whitfield and Mike Coupe join line-up
Iceland boss Richard Walker, Co-op Food chief executive Jo Whitfield and former Sainsbury’s supremo Mike Coupe have joined the jam-packed line-up for Retail Week Live 2022.
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News
Currys raises staff pay as cost of living climbs dramatically
Electricals giant Currys has increased its hourly pay to a minimum of £10.
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News
Virgin Wines counts cost of new customer acquisitions as profits fall
Virgin Wines has reported a slight decline in both profits and sales as it invests in new customers and its subscription business.
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News
DFS sales and profits drop against lockdown boom
DFS has reported a decline in sales and profits compared with strong comparables during the lockdown period last year.
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News
Ocado extends Auchan Retail partnership and expands into Poland
Ocado has signed a deal with Auchan Retail to expand its grocery solutions into Poland.
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Analysis
Analysis: How Primark, Morrisons and Hotel Chocolat are serving up food and beverage innovations
As coronavirus restrictions have lifted, retailers have looked to in-store dining to bolster footfall and drive both store and online sales. But what are the challenges and opportunities presented by in-store dining in a post-pandemic world?
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Data
Data: New payment regulation could cost unprepared retailers £3.65m a day
Customers must now prove their identity when shopping online as two-factor authentication becomes mandatory for ecommerce in the UK.
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Gallery
First look: Boohoo unveils high-tech laboratory to tackle throwaway culture
Boohoo has opened its own in-house lab to ensure the durability and performance of its garments. Retail Week took a visit to learn more.
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News
Marks & Spencer to open Early Learning Centre outlets in stores
M&S will add Early Learning Centre concessions to a handful of stores at the end of this month in a bid to bolster its appeal to family shoppers.
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News
M&S and Asos back employment pledge for Ukrainian refugees
A consortium of British businesses is in talks with the government to offer employment and accommodation to refugees fleeing Ukraine.
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Analysis
Tracker: Retail reacts to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Retail Week rounds up the actions being taken by retailers in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Last updated March 29, 2022.
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Data
Data: Primark and Amazon rank among most sustainable retailers in new consumer poll
Retail Week’s ground-breaking new report reveals the findings of exclusive research with 1,000 UK consumers on what sustainability means to them, how it is influencing their spending and how much they care about retailers driving the ESG agenda.
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Data
Ranking: The top 50 most vibrant retail locations
The impact of the pandemic means local and commuter towns have dominated the ranking of the healthiest shopping locations for the second consecutive year – but city centres have seen a strong recovery.
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Retail Voice
The two most important trends influencing fashion retail
Sustainability and digitisation are reshaping the fashion retail industry. Diebold Nixdorf’s Reint Jan Holterman takes a closer look at both transformational forces—and their implications for fashion brands
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News
Morrisons finance boss Gleeson departs following takeover
Morrisons chief financial officer Michael Gleeson is stepping down from the business following its takeover by US private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R).
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News
Tesco launches exclusive frozen range with Italian restaurant chain Zizzi
Tesco has launched an exclusive at-home dining range with Italian restaurant chain Zizzi.