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News
Farfetch acquires JD.com's luxury fashion platform Toplife
Farfetch China has acquired JD.com’s luxury fashion platform Toplife for $50m, terming it a “win-win collaboration”.
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Opinion
Move of the Week: Giorgio Presca and Clarks step into the unknown
Clarks’ appointment of Giorgio Presca as its new chief executive could easily be seen as the last roll of the dice for a 200-year old brand that has struggled to remain relevant in a new retail landscape.
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Video
Watch: Is M&S-Ocado deal transformation or desperation?
Marks & Spencer and Ocado have joined forces on a £1.5bn online grocery venture – but does the move represent true transformation or an act of desperation?
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News
Consumers ‘stoic' as exit from the EU nears
Consumers are taking a stoic approach to the uncertainty surrounding Brexit, with consumer confidence rising in February.
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Analysis
Analysis: What happens when retailers get political?
Retailers have traditionally remained neutral on political and societal issues, but times are changing. Should your brands take a stance on contentious matters?
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Video
Watch: Richard Walker on Iceland's war on plastic
Retail Activist Award nominee Richard Walker explains why Iceland is spearheading the war on plastic pollution.
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News
Boots puts hundreds of head office roles into consultation
Up to 350 roles at Boots Nottingham head office are at risk in a bid by the retailer to cut costs.
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Analysis
Analysis: M&S and Ocado – the £750m questions answered
Marks & Spencer and Ocado have agreed a joint venture in a bid to “transform online grocery shopping in the UK”.
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Opinion
Natalie Berg: The Ocado-M&S deal is a wise move
These days, in retail it seems the only constant is change. Here are three reasons why the Ocado-Marks & Spencer deal makes sense.
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News
Rowe: Ocado deal 'boldest moment' of M&S transformation
Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe has hailed the retailer’s online grocery venture with Ocado as the “biggest and boldest moment” in its digital transformation plan.
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News
Ted Baker cautions on profits amid currency movements
Ted Baker has cautioned full-year profits will come in below expectations after being “adversely affected” by non-cash factors.
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News
Ted Baker to ape streetwear brands with monthly drops
Ted Baker is set to launch monthly ‘drops’, releasing a limited run of product for just 48 hours every month.
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News
M&S and Ocado strike £1.5bn online grocery deal
Marks & Spencer has struck a £1.5bn joint venture partnership with Ocado in a bid to “transform online grocery shopping in the UK”.
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Retail Voice
How mobile can turn loyal customers into brand advocates
As Brits reach for their smartphones to ‘go shopping’, retailers need to be thinking mobile-first to provide those perfect customer experiences.
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Opinion
Opinion: Is Li & Fung the answer to Debenhams' woes?
Debenhams has had a rollercoaster of a year so far – its chair is gone, its chief executive kicked off the board and stores slated for closure.
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Analysis
Analysis: How will shopping centre flux impact retailers?
Property giants Hammerson and Intu intend to sell off a raft of assets and ramp up their focus on residential units and hotels in an effort to rejuvenate their portfolios including flagship malls. Retail Week examines what the strategy means for the future of retailers in shopping centres.
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News
Shop price inflation rates highest in six years
The rate of shop price inflation hit a six-year high in February due to economic uncertainty and ongoing supply chain issues.