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NewsRetail’s frontline workers recognised in Queen’s birthday honours
A host of retail’s frontline workers have been recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours list for their response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsLondon mayor warns of ‘inevitable’ tighter restrictions across the capital
London mayor Sadiq Khan has said it is almost “inevitable” that the capital will face tightening restrictions from next week as Covid-19 cases continue to grow across the UK.
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AnalysisWhy is Decathlon the people’s champion?
Retail Week discovered where the sector’s CEOs love to shop last week and while there were many of usual suspects – breath-taking stores such as Selfridges, Liberty and Paul Smith – a number of bosses opted for Decathlon.
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GalleryStore gallery: Adidas unveils new London-centric flagship
Adidas has opened its new London flagship store, which is full of artwork commissioned by local artists and nods to the brand’s heritage.
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NewsPeacocks’ owner Edinburgh Woollen Mill teeters on brink of administration
Edinburgh Woollen Mill, the retail group controlled by billionaire tycoon Philip Day, is poised to collapse into administration.
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NewsMarks & Spencer spotlights extended returns ahead of uncertain Christmas
Marks & Spencer is promoting its extended returns policy as retail’s golden quarter kicks off in unsettled trading conditions.
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NewsPoundland acquires Fultons Foods, ploughs £25m into grocery offer
Poundland has snapped up frozen food retailer Fulton Foods for an undisclosed sum and plans to invest £25m into its grocery offering over the next two years.
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VideoWatch: Dunelm inspired by lockdown ‘home truths’ for new campaign
Homewares retailer Dunelm has launched a new ad campaign inspired by its customers’ “home truths” during lockdown.
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NewsBritish Land hails ‘encouraging’ rent collections for September
Property giant British Land has reported “encouraging” rent collections for September as tenants begin to recover from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsBoohoo names responsible sourcing director to shore up supply chain
Boohoo has appointed former Primark executive Andrew Reaney to the newly created role of responsible sourcing director.
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NewsAsda launches drive-through flu jab service
Asda has launched an NHS drive-through flu jab service for eligible people at 13 of its UK stores.
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AnalysisStrategic report: Five ways to crack global ecommerce from a brand lighting the way
How do you carve out an international online roadmap as an up-and-coming brand? RWRC’s report reveals five key factors that helped grooming brand Mo Bro’s become a multimillion-pound exporter – and how others can drive overseas growth
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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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AnalysisAnalysis: 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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OpinionMove 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 editionRetail 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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NewsVery 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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NewsZalando 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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NewsDixons 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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NewsVery 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.