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AnalysisRetail Activist: AO's John Roberts on bringing kids OnSide
John Roberts’ mission to give young people ‘somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to’ makes him a worthy winner.
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NewsPoundland parent delays flotation amid coronavirus volatility
Stock market volatility triggered by coronavirus fears and the unrelated illness of boss Andy Bond has prompted Poundland owner Steinhoff to hold off on floating the value retailer.
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NewsIntu on the brink after reporting £2bn valuation loss
Shopping centre giant Intu has reported a £2bn loss for its last financial year and warned it is at risk of going under if it cannot raise more funds.
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NewsMorrisons slashes prices on 500 grocery products
Morrisons has slashed the prices of hundreds of staple grocery items as it fights back against its big four and discount rivals.
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NewsMoss Bros to be bought by Crew Clothing owner Michael Shina
Moss Bros is set for a return to private ownership after agreeing terms on a cash bid from the owners of Crew Clothing.
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NewsAdidas and Puma profits battered by coronavirus
Sportswear giants Adidas and Puma have suffered a drop in sales in China as a result of coronavirus and warned the disruption would impact other markets.
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NewsWHSmith warns on profit as coronavirus hits travel business
WHSmith has slashed its full-year profit forecast as the coronavirus pandemic takes it toll on its travel division.
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GalleryGallery: The head-turning stores designed for Instagram
From oversized lollipops to millennial pink, Retail Week explores how retailers are winning in the social media space.
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OpinionOpinion: What makes the difference between success and failure for new bosses?
The moment a new CEO starts, the pace is non-stop. Having enough lead time to prepare – and using that time well – could be the difference between success and failure.
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Retail VoiceWhat do changes to the National Minimum Wage mean for your business?
National Minimum Wage regulation is about to undergo changes that will affect retailers. John Harding of PwC explains how to stay ahead of the curve.
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AnalysisDocumentary: A future defined by retail re-engineered
A truly creative customer-centric strategy and wholesale transformation of businesses beyond digital is required for retailers to survive, experts have warned.
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AnalysisBudget: Coronavirus dominates as chancellor breaks out cheque book
In a challenging economic climate dominated by uncertainty over coronavirus, the new chancellor took action to protect business – but business rates reforms have been delayed. Retail Economics chief executive Richard Lim examines the detail.
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AnalysisFive things you should know about Amazon’s big plans for grocery
Amazon is set to generate revenue of more than £431.5bn globally by 2024, according to forecasts from Edge by Ascential, and grocery will be central to its strategy.
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NewsDebenhams boss to step down amid hunt for successor
The boss of Debenhams, Stefaan Vansteenkiste, is to step down from the business after less than a year at the helm.
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NewsBudget: ‘Fundamental’ review of business rates to be completed by autumn
New chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed the government’s “fundamental review” of business rates will be completed in time for the autumn statement.
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NewsTesco loses Jack’s MD Lawrence Harvey to Barclays
The boss of Tesco’s Jack’s discount chain is leaving the business to join Barclays.
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NewsAmazon to open first UK cashierless store in west London
Amazon has chosen a site in west London for its first UK cashierless supermarket as it looks to ramp up competition with traditional grocers.
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NewsInterest rates slashed in emergency move ahead of budget
The Bank of England has this morning announced an emergency cut in interest rates in a bid to shore up the faltering economy hit by the gathering coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsCoronavirus: Justin King warns of supermarket labour shortages
Former Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has warned supermarkets to prepare for potential shortages in their workforce should the coronavirus outbreak get worse.
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NewsB&M completes sale of German business
Value retailer B&M has completed the sale of its German business Jawoll, five months after opening a strategic review into its performance.