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NewsWestfield owner reports increased footfall and sales
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield registered increased tenant sales and “strong footfall growth” across all its locations.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Nike’s new boss will accelerate its digital transition
Last week it was announced that Nike’s long-term chief executive Mark Parker would be stepping down from the brand to be replaced by John Donahoe. Retail Week analyses what Donahoe will bring to the role and what his appointment says for Nike’s shifting priorities.
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NewsOpenpay confirmed as Retail Week Live headline partner
Openpay has been confirmed as the headline partner for Retail Week Live 2020.
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NewsWalgreens Boots Alliance ups cost-cutting drive as full-year profits fall
Walgreens Boot Alliance (WBA) has recorded a decline in full-year profits despite increased sales in what chief executive Stefano Pessina described as “a challenging operating environment.”
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NewsUntuckit unveils UK expansion plan with two new stores
Untuckit has revealed it is opening two new stores in the UK as part of its worldwide expansion plan.
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GalleryNordstrom unveils ‘new concept’ New York department store
Nordstrom has opened a womenswear and children’s clothing flagship store in New York City – opposite its menswear store, which opened in April 2018 – that brings the “unique Nordstrom offering to life”.
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NewsRetail stock levels reach record high stoked by Brexit fears
Retailers’ stock holdings versus anticipated sales have reached an unprecedented level, partly on the back of Brexit concerns, according to the CBI.
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NewsTesco to source energy directly from wind and solar farms
Tesco has unveiled plans to source green electricity directly from wind and solar farms and solar panels on 187 UK stores.
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NewsSosandar sales soar following ‘aggressive marketing strategy’
Sosandar has posted a jump in sales following investment in its marketing strategy and broadening product ranges.
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NewsLidl to spend £25m on electric vehicle charging points at stores
Lidl has said it plans to spend more than £25m installing rapid charging points for electric vehicles at 300 stores by 2022.
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DataRetail weather: Temperatures falling and wet
The retail weather forecast from Saturday November 2 to Friday November 8, 2019
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NewsAsda refuses to remove sack threat as contract deadline looms
Asda has rejected calls to remove the threat of dismissal from thousands of staff who could be sacked this week if they fail to sign new contracts.
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NewsTopshop separates logistics from Arcadia Group
Arcadia has opened a new warehouse dedicated to Topshop and Topman products as Sir Philip Green ramps up efforts to separate the chains from the rest of his fashion group.
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NewsSports Direct boss Ashley embroiled in legal row over US deal
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley has become embroiled in a fresh legal battle over his bold bid to expand into the US.
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NewsShop Direct owners Barclay family consider sale
Shop Direct could be sold off by its owners the Barclay family as part of a wide-ranging review of its stable of British investments.
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Retail VoiceProviding a multi-sensory experience for your multichannel consumer
How retailers can use events and appointments to optimise the in-store experience
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OpinionMichael Jary: Driverless cars will change everything about retail hot spots
In his autobiography, Sam Walton described why he preferred a small propeller plane to a jet. The Walmart founder could fly closer to the ground and see how America’s towns and cities were growing.
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OpinionLeader: December election – keep calm and carry on retailing
The last thing retail needs is a December election, as Boris Johnson has called for.
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NewsFarfetch signs The Fashion Pact to tackle environmental issues
Farfetch is among 24 companies to sign an agreement to work towards a shared goal on the environment launched by French President Emmanuel Macron.
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NewsDebenhams confirms Gifford as chair for turnaround push
Debenhams has confirmed the appointment of former House of Fraser executive Mark Gifford as its new chair.