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Analysis
Analysis: How to set up an offshore hub
With the countdown to Brexit underway, a growing number of retailers that buy and sell goods in Europe are considering setting up offshore distribution hubs.
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Opinion
Heal’s has got the best of both online and offline worlds
The ability to shape-shift between online and offline will be the mark of the retailer that knows which way the future lies. Heal’s is a good example.
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News
John Lewis invests in food and fulfilment tech start-ups
John Lewis Partnership has backed two more start-ups as part of its JLab investment programme.
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News
Maplin bids to calm credit insurer concern after cover cut
Maplin is seeking to reassure suppliers about its financial health after credit insurers cut coverage of the electricals retailer.
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News
Booths raises ‘for sale’ sign following tough trading
Booths, the privately owned grocer, has drafted in advisers to organise a sale.
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Opinion
Opinion: Is price the only thing that matters?
As retailers feel the squeeze of inflation, CollectPlus chief executive Neil Ashworth argues the case for creative thinking to find efficiencies without compromising on experience.
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Retail Voice
The battle for customer loyalty
Debbie Johnson, regional sales director for retail at Dell EMC, shares her vision for omnichannel strategy.
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News
Retail diary: Why Hammond's budget was Majestic
A Majestic budget, to queue or not to queue at the Co-op and Asda’s boozy mince pie saga.
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News
Black Friday: Online sales dip after morning slowdown
Online sales volumes have dropped so far on Black Friday following a sluggish start to the promotional frenzy.
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Opinion
Opinion: Black Friday Sales play into Amazon’s hands
They say when America sneezes, Britain catches a cold. In the case of the Black Friday bug we’ve picked up from across the pond, the diagnosis could be worse.
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Gallery
In pictures: What are the best festive shop windows?
The shop windows throughout London’s West End are filled with different takes on the holiday season.
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Opinion
Opinion: Rates respite injects pace into reform agenda
While the case for real reform of the business rates system is clear for Government to see, finding the right moment amid the spider web of fiscal and political challenges has pushed fundamental reform out of our reach for now.
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News
Sports Direct seeks to pay Mike Ashley’s brother £11m
Sports Direct has called a shareholders’ general meeting next month to approve an £11m payment to controversial founder Mike Ashley’s brother, John.
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News
Alipay rival WeChat Pay goes live in UK
Mobile payment app WeChat Pay has been launched in the UK and is expected to facilitate spending by Chinese shoppers.
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News
Harrods launches major £200m refurbishment
Harrods has started a £200m redesign to enhance its appeal to shoppers from overseas, especially those from Asia.
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News
As it happened: How Black Friday 2017 unfolded
Keep up to date with all the latest news, comment and analysis from Black Friday 2017 – one of the biggest days in the retail calendar.
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News
Agenda: Topps Tiles, Pets at Home, Findel, Eve Sleep
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Topps Tiles, Pets at Home, Findel and Eve Sleep on the agenda.
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Video
The Retail Week: Black Friday, the Budget and business rates
The Retail Week team discuss the biggest stories from the week, including Black Friday, business rates reform and the Budget.
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Opinion
Why Singles’ Day is no longer just for China
Hermes managing director Martijn de Lange looks at the rise and rise of China’s annual shopping event.
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Retail Voice
What’s going on with Black Friday?
DPD chief executive Dwain McDonald shares his thoughts on Black Friday and the peak period ahead.