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Opinion
Opinion: Sainsbury's Coupe has cracks to paper over
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe displayed his trademark sangfroid and politician-style equanimity when he was grilled by MPs over the Asda merger last week.
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Retail Voice
Top 30 global retailers: why mcommerce defines success
With mcommerce sales increasing the world-over, new research shows the top international retailers are appealing to consumers with a robust mobile proposition.
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Retail Voice
Retail tech trends that enhance customer engagement
In-store experiences are here to stay, and the technology being used is getting bigger, better and bolder.
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Opinion
Opinion: Talking a good game is not the same as innovation
Retailers are some of the most efficient and effective organisations in existence today.
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News
Clarks boss Mike Shearwood quits amid misconduct claims
Clarks boss Mike Shearwood has quit the business following an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct.
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News
Exclusive: John Lewis rebrand to put partners centre stage
John Lewis Partnership is to unveil a major rebrand as it bids to emphasise its unique status, Retail Week understands.
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News
Tesco scraps Brand Guarantee price-matching scheme
Tesco is scrapping its Brand Guarantee scheme as it redirects investment into everyday low prices.
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Data
Retail weather: Hot, ending with showers
The retail weather forecast from Saturday June 30 to Friday July 6, 2018: Hot and dry to start, showers later
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News
Sir Philip Green came close to buying Marks & Spencer
Sir Philip Green came much closer than originally thought to acquiring Marks & Spencer in 2004, a new book has claimed.
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Analysis
Analysis: How to get the most out of start-up schemes
As new technology continues to transform retail – and everyday life – retailers are becoming increasingly adept at tapping into the opportunities it brings.
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Analysis
Analysis: Seven start-ups retailers should know about
The opportunities created by digital technology have created a flourishing start-up scene as young entrepreneurs aim to shift the business landscape.
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News
Goldsmiths owner drafts in bankers for London listing
Aurum Holdings, the owner of high street jewellery chain Goldsmiths, has drafted in bankers as it pursues a stock market float.
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Opinion
House of Fraser's numbers don't add up 20 years on
I once spent a long time looking at House of Fraser as an acquisition.
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News
Trade wars predicted to cost UK retail £200m
As much as £200m may be piled on to the cost of consumer goods to the UK as a result of the growing trade wars with the US.
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News
Agenda: Carpetright, John Lewis Partnership and Be Inspired
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Capetright and John Lewis Partnership on the agenda, as well as the Retail Week Be Inspired conference.
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News
House of Fraser creditors vote through CVA
House of Fraser’s company voluntary arrangement has been passed by its creditors, paving the way for the closure of half of its estate.
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News
Green seeks gagging order over fresh BHS report
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green is battling to prevent the publication of a report into the collapse of BHS amid claims it could damage his reputation.
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News
BRC welcomes post-Brexit EU settled status scheme
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has hailed the Government for finally “providing clarity and certainty” for the 170,000 EU nationals working in retail.
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Data
Data: Sainsbury's-Asda merger – the consumer verdict
Asda and Sainsbury’s management received a grilling from MPs during a parliamentary committee, but consumers are unfazed by the mega-merger, new research suggests.
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Video
Was MPs' Sainsbury's-Asda grilling style over substance?
Asda chief Roger Burnley and Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe have been grilled by MPs on their proposed merger. This week, we discuss whether the inquisition was all theatre or will actually make an impact.