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Retail Voice
Three tips to avoid fines and boost profits selling in the USA
2020 has been a heck of a year but further challenges lie ahead as the pandemic continues to take its toll and retailers attempt to manage restrictions.
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Retail Voice
Opinion: How tech can accelerate sustainability in the food industry
Technology has a major role to play in making the planet more sustainable and helping retailers achieve their sustainability goals, writes Paola Olivari, Account Director at Google Cloud
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Video
Watch: Consumers want retailers to capture data, says former Figleaves boss
Ecommerce expert Miriam Lahage revealed how retailers can use personalisation to win customer loyalty at Retail Week’s recent virtual event. Register to view the event for free here.
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Analysis
Retail Week advent calendar
From December 1 to 24, we reveal some of Retail Week’s interviews, videos and analysis from a year like no other.
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News
Arcadia collapses into administration putting 13,000 jobs at risk
Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia group has tumbled into administration leaving the future of its 13,000 employees hanging in the balance.
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Opinion
‘Black Friday exposes a divide retailers can’t afford to be on wrong side of’
Shopify president Harley Finkelstein described retail as a tale of two worlds when he spoke to us last week – the “resistant” and the “resilient”.
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News
eBay poaches Asos exec for chief marketing officer role
eBay has snapped up Asos global brand officer Eve Williams to helm its UK marketing division with immediate effect.
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News
Yoox Net-a-Porter names new chief executive
Luxury fashion etailer Yoox Net-a-Porter has said Geoffroy Lefebvre will take over in January as its new chief executive.
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Opinion
Social Mobility Commission: ‘Retail can stop people getting left behind’
Those from less privileged backgrounds are in real danger of being left behind – but retail can help change that, writes Alexandra Sufit, head of employer communications at the Social Mobility Commission.
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News
Pets at Home acquires telehealth service to boost digital capabilities
Pets at Home has purchased veterinary telehealth provider The Vet Connection in a bid to broaden its online services.
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News
Shops can extend opening hours in run-up to Christmas, says minister
Communities secretary Robert Jerrick has announced plans to allow shops to open for longer throughout the festive period and into the new year.
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News
Ashley offers Arcadia a lifeline as Cowgill backs away from Debenhams deal
The imminent collapse of Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia empire has prompted a domino effect in the high street, with JD Sports’ rescue bid for Debenhams now in jeopardy.
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Analysis
Six groundbreaking ideas to revive the high street
As non-essential shops reopen, Retail Week looks into what can be done to breathe new life into high streets.
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Opinion
‘Tiers and fears may disrupt but won’t derail retail recovery’
Much of the country will emerge from lockdown this week facing more restrictions than when it began in November. However, as a new year approaches, retailers can afford to look forward with some optimism after a year of turmoil.
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Video
Face time: Steve Murrells on climate change, collaboration and Christmas
The Co-op chief executive Steve Murrells discusses the importance of purpose, its partnerships with Deliveroo and Starship Technologies, and looks ahead to the crucial Christmas trading period.
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Video
Watch: Don’t let pandemic divert digital transformation, warns Halfords IT director
Retailers must remain focused on core digital transformation objectives and avoid chasing the next big tech trend or the pandemic diverting strategy, Halfords IT director Neil Holden has told Retail Week.
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News
Moss Bros launches CVA as coronavirus hammers sales
Menswear retailer Moss Bros has announced a CVA to mitigate the impacts of the pandemic and help secure a future for the business.
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Analysis
Smiling through tiers: Retailers pin hopes on ‘busier December’ as lockdown lifts
On Thursday, health secretary Matt Hancock rose to his feet in the House of Commons to update MPs and the country about the end of national lockdown on December 2 and a return to the tiered system of restrictions.
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News
Black Friday off to slow start as store closures depress spending
This year’s Black Friday is off to a slow start as non-essential store closures across much of the UK have seen payment volumes decrease year-on-year.
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Analysis
Six ways to win back lockdown shoppers this Christmas
Research shows 80% of all shoppers that have made a purchase with brands since March have been newly acquired customers. However, these new shoppers are extremely fickle and are shopping around. What can retailers do to attract them back during the biggest online Christmas ever?