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Opinion
‘We’re all responsible for looking after the people that contribute to retail’s success’
We – you, me, every leader in British retail – have been handed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to prevent a potentially life- and sector-changing incoming mental health storm.
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Analysis
Analysis: How the Co-op is becoming anti-racist
Convenience store giant the Co-op last month unveiled a new racial equality and inclusion manifesto and a slew of commitments. Retail Week finds out why at the Co-op it is no longer enough to just not be racist
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Opinion
Move of the Week: M&S ups digital game with new hire Lumsden
In a week that has seen Tesco chief executive Ken Murphy make his first significant appointment in the shape of new finance chief Imran Nawaz, a less high profile but potentially just as significant hire caught my eye.
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Digital edition
Retail Week magazine: October 9
This week’s issue looks at what next for Asda following the Issa brothers £6.8bn takeover, Dave Lewis’ final interview as Tesco boss and finds our where retail leaders love to shop
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News
Very Group set up for ‘very strong’ Christmas, says boss Birch
The Very Group’s chief executive Henry Birch says the combination of the etailer’s credit offering and fulfilment capabilities set it up for bumper Christmas trading.
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News
Zalando extends sustainability push due to consumer demand
Zalando has accelerated its sustainability plans as consumer demand for environmentally friendly products has grown exponentially since the beginning of the year.
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News
Dixons Carphone, AO.com and Walmart offer rival Prime Day Sales
Retailers including Dixons Carphone, AO.com and Walmart are all offering autumn Sales in competition with Amazon’s delayed Prime Day.
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News
Very Group returns to profit as sales top £2bn for first time
Online retailer The Very Group is back in the black after sales climbed in its last financial year.
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News
New Covid restrictions pile pressure on retailers in Scotland
A raft of new restrictions unveiled by the Scottish government to combat Covid-19 is likely to pile pressure on retailers across the country.
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Retail Voice
Seven steps to successful customer-centric tech
Retailers that focus on digital solutions and signage are better positioned to make a faster comeback and prosper in the months to come. Trust Systems’ Ben Dowson outlines seven key components and questions for retailers to consider.
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Video
Face time: James Timpson on why he gives ex-prisoners a second chance
From free suit cleaning for unemployed people going to job interviews to helping colleagues set up bank accounts and grants for education, shoe repair specialist Timpson is famous for its progressive approach. But the retailer is perhaps best known for its recruitment of ex-offenders.
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Analysis
Deep dive: A Covid Christmas – how consumers will spend, shop and celebrate
Much like the rest of 2020, this Christmas will be like none in recent memory. With the country now in recession and the coronavirus pandemic still restricting many aspects of people’s lives, Retail Week asks how, where and on what shoppers are likely to spend this Golden Quarter, along with insights and predictions from leading retailers and industry analysts.
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Analysis
Hunt is on to find world’s top retail tech start-ups
RWRC has opened entries for Discovery 50, its eagerly anticipated annual report showcasing the 50 best global tech start-ups accelerating retail innovation.
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News
Footfall increase slowed by rule of six and 10pm curfew
Retail footfall across the UK slumped over the last five weeks as the government’s new restrictions on hospitality took their toll.
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Analysis
Analysis: What does the job support scheme mean for retail?
From November 1, the new government job support scheme comes into effect. How will it affect retail and is it enough to stem the flow of redundancies that have afflicted the industry?
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Analysis
Analysis: Five priorities for new Tesco boss Ken Murphy
Tesco’s interim results today gave new boss Ken Murphy his first opportunity to address the City and experience the scrutiny that comes with being chief executive of Britain’s biggest retailer.
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News
Frasers Group wins shareholder approval for £100m staff bonus scheme
Frasers Group has won approval from its shareholders to launch its first staff incentive programme since 2017.
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News
Environmental Audit Committee reopens fast fashion inquiry
Two years after its inquiry into fast fashion, the Environmental Audit Committee has decided to revisit the issue after new concerns came to light during the coronavirus pandemic.
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News
Sosandar interim sales jump despite ‘challenging’ environment
Sosandar has recorded a surge in sales at the half-year mark as the brand snaps up “significant market share” from its fashion rivals.
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News
Tesco poaches Tate & Lyle CFO as half-year profits and sales climb
Tesco has snapped up Tate & Lyle finance chief Imran Nawaz and reported a strong uplift in interim profits driven by shoppers flocking online during the pandemic and choosing to stock up with bigger shops less often.