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AnalysisAnalysis: Is UK retail turning its back on internationalism?
With both Tesco and Superdry pulling out of international ventures on the same day, Retail Week asks whether UK retail is scaling back its global ambitions.
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NewsPoundland owner’s first-half performance hit by pandemic
Value group Pepco, owner of the Poundland and Dealz chains, has posted a fall in first-half profits but said that sales are returning to pre-pandemic levels.
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NewsSunday trading reform doomed as MPs line up in opposition
Plans to liberalise Sunday trading hours for big stores such as supermarkets look likely to be abandoned in the face of parliamentary opposition.
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NewsPatagonia cancels Facebook and Instagram ads in ‘hate’ row
Outdoor goods giant Patagonia has axed all advertising on Facebook and its Instagram photo-sharing service amid concern over its influence on issues ranging from the coronavirus pandemic to racial justice.
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NewsIntu puts administrators on standby as rescue talks continue
Troubled retail property group Intu has lined up administrators in case talks with creditors fail.
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Retail VoiceRetail solutions for a post-Covid-19 world
he retail industry comes to terms with a range of fundamental challenges that no one could have foreseen, retail expert Richard Hyman of Ergonomic Solutions shares his thoughts on what the lasting impact will be.
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AnalysisWeek one of store trading post-lockdown – what you need to know
In the week that non-essential stores reopened up and down the country footfall figures jumped, but areas like the West End and central London continued to struggle.
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AnalysisThe Big Question: What should be done to kick-start the retail economy?
Shops are reopening but it’s still anything bar business as normal in town centres and other retail destinations. Industry experts share their views on how to encourage an enthusiastic resumption of retail therapy among consumers.
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AnalysisCoronavirus: Grimsey’s prescription for reinvigorating high streets post-crisis
High street advocate and campaigner Bill Grimsey has made new recommendations on how to revive town centres through a focus on localisation and new purpose.
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NewsThe Hut Group signs £100m worth of new beauty partnerships
The Hut Group’s technology arm has confirmed the signing of new partnerships with a number of beauty brands worth more than £100m.
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NewsRetailers warn VAT cut could heighten coronavirus risks
Senior retailers have raised concerns that any temporary cut to VAT could result in extra cash-handling and increase the risk of spreading the virus.
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NewsMothercare eyes new funding as interim boss stands down
Mothercare is in discussion with a number of prospective lenders over new funding as its interim chief executive steps down.
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NewsJD Sports’ Go Outdoors brand tumbles into administration
JD Sports has confirmed the appointment of administrators for its struggling Go Outdoors brand, following days of speculation about the fascia’s future.
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Retail VoiceA third of staff want to work from home long term
The pandemic will permanently change employee expectations regarding remote working, says Citrix’s Rob Kenny, with working from home top of the list for many.
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NewsBan on high street evictions extended until the autumn
The government has extended its ban on evictions of high street businesses over non-payment of rents until at least the autumn.
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Future LeadersDay 5. Chair closing remarks
Charlotte Hardie, chair of Be Inspired, summarises some of the best insight from the week and draws the event to a close.
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Future LeadersDay 5. Fireside chat with Jane Shepherdson CBE: Lessons learned from my journey to the top
Jane Shepherdson CBE shares from her wealth of experience at Topshop, Whistles, and My Wardrobe HQ on what it takes to run a successful retail business.
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NewsWestfield House of Fraser to become co-working space
The owner of the Westfield London White City shopping centre has set out plans to turn the House of Fraser store there into a co-working space in a bid to create a more mixed-use destination.
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NewsStudio Retail Group sales soar in lockdown
Value group Studio Retail has recorded a 55% sales increase year on year in the 11 weeks since April 23.
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NewsJohn Lewis to reopen nine more stores after successful first week
John Lewis intends to reopen of nine more stores on June 25, after it initially reopened in Kingston and Poole on Monday and 11 more later in the week.