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AnalysisDeep dive: Lockdown – how it changed retail forever
12 months after we were told to stay at home, Retail Week takes stock of how the pandemic has changed the industry.
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NewsNike profits rise as China leads sales recovery
Nike has posted a jump in profits as booming sales in China offset tougher conditions in the US and Europe amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who will succeed Roger Burnley at Asda?
Following weeks of intense speculation, Asda chief executive Roger Burnley has confirmed he will be stepping down next year.
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NewsAsda chief executive Roger Burnley to step down following £6.8bn takeover
Asda boss Roger Burnley is set to step away from the grocer next year, following the recent £6.8bn takeover of the business by the Issa brothers.
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NewsConsumer confidence rises for third month as end of lockdown nears
Consumer confidence increased in March as the vaccine rollout continued and the end of lockdown grew nearer.
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NewsOcado’s Steiner downplays threat from Amazon and on-demand start-ups
Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner has dismissed the threat of Amazon and emerging on-demand grocery start-ups, comparing them to pureplay convenience stores.
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GalleryStore gallery: Iceland’s new Swift c-store format
Iceland has opened the first of its new Swift convenience store formats in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Opinion‘Thorntons’ plight lays bare risks of chasing revenue over relevance’
Britain’s high streets mourned the loss of another business this week. Thorntons became the latest name to shut up shop as the chocolatier said its 61 stores will not reopen when lockdown restrictions are lifted next month.
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NewsEve Sleep cuts losses as turnaround strategy bears fruit
Online retailer Eve Sleep has reduced annual losses and said its recovery programme is ahead of schedule.
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NewsOcado sales climb as customers add M&S lines to baskets
Online grocer Ocado has reported a surge in quarterly sales, helped by demand for food from joint venture partner Marks & Spencer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Greggs is looking towards the future of food-to-go
Beloved UK high street baker Greggs has been hit hard by lockdown store closures and changing customer behaviours. Retail Week analyses how the business is future-proofing itself
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InterviewNotonthehighstreet boss Claire Davenport – building an empire powered by women
After a bumper year that has not just brought soaring sales but a new majority shareholder, Notonthehighstreet boss Claire Davenport is eyeing growth. That growth will be powered by an army of women both within, and outside, the business
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Opinion
‘New partnerships such as Next and Reiss are shaping retail’s future’
Agility and partnerships go hand in hand with brand relevance and evolution. So do innovation and investment.
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AnalysisWorldview: As Covid crisis eases, is retail on the way up Down Under?
In the latest instalment of our Worldview series gleaning insight from global markets, we hear how Covid-19 has had a significant impact on Australian retail but it might not be as negative as first anticipated 12 months ago
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NewsJust Eat profits soar as order numbers rise in lockdown
Just Eat Takeaway.com has reported a “strong improvement” in profits as order and active customer numbers grew across multiple markets.
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NewsNew Look CVA faces court challenge by landlords
New Look has entered a High Court battle with retail landlords over its proposed restructuring plans.
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AnalysisThe Disruptors: Seven businesses changing the face of food retail
Our new series, The Disruptors, highlights the businesses that traditional retailers should be keeping a close eye on as a new breed of competitors emerges post-pandemic.
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NewsOcado aims to slash plastic use with own-label refresh
Pureplay grocer Ocado has launched a refresh of its own-label range, targeting a reduction in plastic use, introducing new lines and updating its logo and packaging.