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NewsReserved puts UK store expansion on hold amid Brexit uncertainty
Reserved has put the brakes on its UK store expansion until political uncertainties “become clear”.
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NewsOcado sales rise as it prepares to ramp up M&S grocery offer
Ocado has recorded in its quarterly sales as the grocery etailer says it will add ‘many more lines’ to its M&S range than the 4,000 product lines currently offered via Waitrose.
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NewsSuperdry profits wiped out as sales fall in ‘year of reset’
Superdry’s recorded a nosedive in pre-tax profits at the interim mark but boss Julian Dunkerton said he was “pleased with the progress” made by the retailer.
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NewsDixons Carphone profits short-circuit as transformation costs bite
Dixons Carphone has recorded a slump in pre-tax profit exacerbated by sliding mobile sales, but boss Alex Baldock says the retailer’s transformation plan is “on track.”
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Retail VoiceThe A-Z of international ecommerce
Amazon, Asos, Boohoo, Gymshark and Paul Valentine are setting the standard for retailers to follow in borderless commerce.
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NewsAnalysis: How Watches of Switzerland is moving with the times
Following a stellar set of maiden interim results since floating in May this year, Watches of Switzerland boss tells Retail Week how the luxury brand continues to stand the test of time.
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InterviewInterview: What Missguided’s boss learnt from ‘self-inflicted’ mistakes
After a difficult two years, Missguided is starting to see progress as its EBITDA swings back into the black. Boss Nitin Passi talks to Retail Week about the tough year Missguided has been through, the lessons he learnt and why stores in the UK are a no-go
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NewsAmazon-Deliveroo: CMA set to ratchet up probe into minority stake
Amazon’s cash injection into food delivery service Deliveroo has raised the hackles of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which has warned of “serious competition concerns”.
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NewsMajestic Wine targets ‘ambitious growth’ as sale completes
Majestic Wine has confirmed its sale to US firm Fortress Investment group for £95m.
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NewsAmazon boosts its UK market share
Amazon has increased its share in the UK e-commerce market according to new research.
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NewsEuan Sutherland appointed as Saga chief executive
Euan Sutherland has taken on the role of chief executive at the specialist service provider for people over 50, Saga group.
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OpinionDave Lewis: Food industry must act now to tackle climate change crisis
“Climate change is no longer a long-term problem. It is in sight and hurtling towards us.”
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NewsTesco partners with WWF to track foods’ environmental impact
Tesco has joined forces with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to track the environmental impact of some of the UK’s most popular foods.
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AnalysisIn pictures: Six retailers nailing the Christmas experience
From breathtaking windows to immersive in-store experiences, Retail Week rounds up the retailers giving shoppers the ultimate Christmas experience.
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Retail VoiceShip-from-store: are retailers missing a trick?
The much-maligned retail store has defied the naysayers who said it had lost its footing in the digital age, and ship-from-store could prove just how wrong they really were.
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Future LeadersLessons from the top: five traits that define modern leadership
Discussions at Be Inspired’s Senior Leaders Summit last month redefined the rules of modern retail leadership. Retail Week details five of the key lessons learned.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Has Ted Baker unravelled beyond repair?
“Ted just doesn’t feel like Ted anymore.” It’s a statement that’s as short as it is revealing about Ted Baker’s alarming fall from grace.
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NewsTopshop chief executive Paul Price resigns
Topshop boss Paul Price has resigned after deciding to relocate back to the USA.
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NewsJohn Lewis posts Black Friday sales jump
John Lewis & Partners has posted a rise in sales during its Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotional events.
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NewsSupermarket sales growth slows as election approaches
Supermarket sales growth slowed as the UK geared up for its first December election since 1923, according to the latest figures from Kantar.