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Opinion
Opinion: JD’s race for growth yet to reach Finish Line
In among the tales of doom and gloom on Britain’s high streets, JD has given retail watchers plenty to cheer in recent years.
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News
Marks & Spencer snaps up new clothing directors
M&S has hired directors to head up its womenswear and menswear departments, boosting its team under clothing and home managing director Jill McDonald.
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Opinion
Skilled, engaged staff are key to retail’s future
The latest labour market figures from the ONS confirmed that the retail industry is undergoing significant structural change.
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News
Walmart hires ex-NOTHS boss Belsham to lead Jet.com
Walmart has appointed former Notonthehighstreet.com chief executive and Tesco director Simon Belsham as president of its Jet.com ecommerce business.
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Opinion
Opinion: Why online-physical retailers are winners
A visit to Loaf, the sofa and bed retailer, does much to highlight why online retailers that head for the high street are doing things right, says John Ryan.
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News
The Entertainer toasts full-year profit and sales rise
The Entertainer grew profits and sales in its last full year, driven by a bumper performance online.
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News
Retailers face ‘£8bn bill’ in event of hard Brexit
Retailers could be hit with a “debilitating” £8bn spike in the cost of consumer goods if the UK fails to strike a deal with the EU.
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News
JD Sports to snap up US chain Finish Line in £396m deal
JD Sports has struck a deal to buy US clothing, footwear and accessories business The Finish Line as it ramps up its international expansion.
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News
House of Fraser in talks over £40m emergency funding
House of Fraser has held talks with specialist lenders in a bid to secure emergency funding as it faces into difficult trading conditions.
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Analysis
How-to guide: Standing out with rich media
Vying for clicks, retailers are stepping up their use of images and videos online, and learning how to manage an abundance of digital assets.
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Analysis
How Wolfson’s strategy shift will future-proof Next
Today, Next unveiled a shoddy set of results, leading boss Lord Wolfson to call it the most challenging year in a quarter of a century.
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News
Harvey Nichols boss Stacey Cartwright exits
Harvey Nichols’ deputy chairman Stacey Cartwright will leave the retailer next month after just four months in the role.
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Analysis
Move of the week: M&S’ new food MD Stuart Machin
In a week that has seen M&S tempt Lawrence Christensen out of retirement and hire Julian Richer, the appointment of Stuart Machin is the icing on the cake.
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News
Next profits fall after ‘most challenging’ year
Next has reported a slide in annual earnings after what chief executive Lord Wolfson described as the “most challenging year” in more than two decades.
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Cartoon
Blower’s retail cartoon: Retail Week Awards winners
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on this year’s Retail Week Awards sponsored by Salesforce, including winners Sir Malcolm Walker, Screwfix and Gymshark.
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Analysis
Blockchain: What the technology means for you
Blockchain technology is set to transform supply chains, ensuring validity of transactions, protecting data, reducing costs and vastly improving transparency.
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Opinion
Opinion: Showcasing retail at its very best
There’s more to retail than turning a profit. As this year’s Retail Week Awards sponsored by Salesforce have highlighted, recognition for a job well done goes beyond figures.
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Video
The Retail Week: Are store closures the answer?
In a week when New Look’s CVA was voted through and Carpetright admitted it was considering one of its own, we debate whether store closures are the solution to retail’s problems.
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News
Retail Week Awards 2018: The winners
The best retailers are seizing opportunity in a rapidly changing landscape. From established names to rising stars, the Retail Week Awards sponsored by Salesforce celebrate the industry’s trailblazers.
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Analysis
An outstanding contribution: Sir Malcolm Walker
From the shopfloor to a knighthood, the AlixPartners Outstanding Contribution to Retail winner Sir Malcolm Walker has never lost his entrepreneurial spirit and desire to tell it like it is, as Luke Tugby discovers.