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AnalysisAnalysis: Surviving and thriving in the new retail
“If you’re selling stuff, you’re knackered, frankly.” Not so long ago, those words might have got backs up at Retail Week Live. But not anymore.
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NewsAO to flick the off switch on TV ads
Online electricals retailer AO.com is to turn off TV advertising and focus on digital campaigns instead.
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VideoWatch: Farfetch's David Grunwald shares top tips for start-ups
Farfetch vice president of innovation David Grunwald shares his top tips for start-ups considering pitching an idea and what makes a successful partnership.
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VideoWatch: People, personalisation and the key takeaways from RWL
This week, the team discuss the key themes from Retail Week Live 2019, from businesses grappling with data to committing to life-long development of staff skills.
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NewsTokyWoky named Launchpad winner at Retail Week Live
TokyWoky has been named the winner of Retail Week Live 2019’s Launchpad competition.
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NewsChairs on the biggest challenges facing retail boards
Three of the most high-profile chairs in the UK retail industry have outlined some of the biggest issues facing boardrooms.
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VideoWatch: Instagram on the future of shopping via social media
Instagram’s shopping product marketing lead Ethan Arpi discusses how the online giant is “unlocking” the trend of shopping on social media.
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NewsTimpson boss on why unconventional hiring process fires growth
The boss of Timpson has said fostering an “upside-down management” culture and employing ex-offenders has helped fire the business to growth.
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NewsCustomer trust is retail's 'essential battleground', says Dixons' Baldock
Dixons Carphone boss Alex Baldock says the retailer is investing in staff training and “doubling down on investment in data science and analytics” in a bid to win customer trust.
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VideoWatch: Dixons boss Baldock on investing £200m in staff
Dixons Carphone boss Alex Baldock tells Retail Week about his plans to quadruple investment in store staff in the next three years and turn its stores into “palaces of discovery”.
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NewsHighlights from Retail Week Live 2019: Judith McKenna, Alex Baldock, Nick Beighton and more
Selected tweets from our live coverage of Retail Week Live 2019
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NewsArcadia draws up planned store closure list
Arcadia has drawn up a list of almost 70 stores it wants to offload as it continues to consider launching a company voluntary arrangement.
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NewsDune makes rescue bid for LK Bennett
Footwear chain Dune has launched a bid to rescue LK Bennett from administration.
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Future LeadersAnalysis: How to be an inclusive leader
To create a diverse and inclusive workplace, chief executives need to lead the charge. But how can they drive change?
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NewsWalmart's McKenna hits out at CMA over Sainsbury's-Asda probe
Walmart International boss Judith McKenna has taken a swipe at competition authorities for failing to understand the changing nature of the UK grocery market.
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Retail VoiceLet AI replace routine tasks with meaningful ones
Don’t fear technology, use it to help get the most from your retail team and let them understand how it can make their jobs better.
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VideoWatch: Ocado Solutions boss on the importance of partnerships
Ocado Solutions chief executive Luke Jensen talks about what the M&S-Ocado joint venture will mean for the tech arm of the business and the importance of yesterday’s Coles deal.
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NewsWaitrose's Collins: Retailers and consumers 'pent up' by Brexit
Waitrose chief executive Rob Collins has said the ongoing uncertainty around Brexit is leading to “pent up business activity” from consumers and retailers waiting to be released.
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VideoWatch: Pets at Home boss on using Amazon's dominance for your gain
Pets at Home boss Peter Pritchard talks about what you can learn from etail giant Amazon and what other retailers can do better.