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Opinion
‘Is Asos an 18% worse business now than it was last week?’
“Is our business 18% worse now than it was last week?” That is the question Asos chiefs were asking themselves following a trading update that sparked a share price rout, wiping out almost a fifth of its value within minutes.
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Data
Data: Online sales slide for first time ever as grocers run into tough comparisons
Overall grocery sales slipped while year-on-year online grocery sales declined for the first time ever as grocers began to confront tough comparisons from last year.
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News
Apollo may team up with Fortress for Morrisons deal
Private equity group Apollo will not make a bid for Morrisons on its own, but may swing behind Fortress’s recommended offer.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Online food specialist Farmison moves into bricks and mortar with first store
Online butcher’s shop Farmison & Co has added bricks to its clicks business model with the opening of a store, and more are likely to follow.
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News
Sosandar cuts losses as sales climb
Online womenswear retailer Sosandar has reported a strong start to its new financial year following reduced losses and a rise in sales.
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News
The Works emerges stronger after ‘intensely challenging year’
Arts and crafts specialist The Works has reported that it is well positioned for the future after navigating the challenges of the pandemic.
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Analysis
Analysis: How rising inflation will affect retailers over the next six months
The Bank of England has forecast that inflation will climb as high as 3% by the end of 2021. Retail Week looks at what that means for customers and for retailers
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Retail Voice
How to use port-centric warehousing to perform during peak
Port-centric warehousing is a sure-fire way to boost your distribution strategy, says David Barry, director for warehouse and transport at Uniserve.
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Data
Data: Majority of shoppers to keep wearing masks after ‘freedom day’
England finds itself in uncharted territory with the pandemic. Despite surging Covid-19 cases, the government has pressed ahead with ‘freedom day’ – with all legal coronavirus restrictions lifted.
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Opinion
‘After yet another fire, Ocado’s international partners will be worried’
After a third fire at one of its automated distribution centres over the weekend, Ocado’s international partners must be looking on with a deal of concern.
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News
Morrisons trials checkout-less store tech at Bradford HQ
Morrisons is testing checkout-less stores that would allow shoppers to purchase groceries without queuing at a till.
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News
Supermarket giants warn of trade disruption under Northern Ireland protocol
The UK’s biggest grocery retailers have warned that its businesses in Northern Ireland will be hammered by rising costs and trade disruption under the terms of the Brexit protocol.
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News
Marks & Spencer braced for cuts to opening hours amid Covid ‘pingdemic’
Marks & Spencer has warned it may be forced to slash opening hours at some of its shops if the number of staff being forced to self-isolate rises further.
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News
Ocado suffers second major warehouse fire in two years
Ocado has been forced to cancel thousands of orders and apologise to its customers following a fire at its largest warehouse in southeast London.
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Data
Data: Retail footfall set to soar as long-awaited ‘freedom day’ dawns
The removal of the remaining coronavirus restrictions in England is expected to have an immediate impact on consumer footfall and spending.
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Gallery
First look: Flannels Beauty flagship brings ‘world-first beauty experiences’ to Sheffield
The opening of the flagship Flannels Beauty store marks the beginning of a major long-term investment in the category as the retailer aims to transform the way consumers shop for beauty.
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Analysis
Back to the office – how retail HQs have been reshaped by the pandemic
In March last year, as the full threat of Covid-19 became ever clearer, the doors of retail head offices were slammed shut as the order was issued to work from home.
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Retail Voice
Three challenges facing retailers – and why data-driven decisions are essential
As we move out of the pandemic, there is a trio of key steps retailers must take to protect themselves, says Judith McCandless, head of retail at Board International
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News
Burberry posts ‘strong’ first quarter sales uplift against pre-pandemic levels
Burberry has reported an “excellent start” to its new financial year as full-price sales growth accelerated against its pre-pandemic performance.