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NewsAmazon unveils ‘biggest ever’ Black Friday offers
Amazon has ramped up its Black Friday deals this year, which will span a 10-day period and be sold online and through a dedicated pop-up.
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NewsTed Baker unveils its first-ever advert
Ted Baker is launching its first-ever advert this month, with the campaign running across physical, social, print and online.
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NewsLidl ploughs £8m into raising wages for 17,000 staff
Lidl has increased salaries for its hourly paid employees in line with Living Wage rates, marking a 30% increase in pay for London-based staff over four years.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The murky world of influencer marketing
Influencer marketing is big business, with everyone from fashion retailer Boohoo to Marks & Spencer turning to social media titans. But what are the risks?
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NewsThe Range posts profit fall after taking sterling hit
Profits at value general merchant giant The Range fell last year after the weakness of sterling hit performance.
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NewsMike Ashley deals take toll of thousands of retail jobs
Mike Ashley’s takeovers of well-known retailers have cost 6,000 retail jobs and more than £1bn in unpaid bills.
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NewsM&S considered splitting food and fashion arms
Marks & Spencer looked into separating its food and apparel divisions but opted not to after deciding it would not create shareholder value.
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OpinionFairtrade ensures supply security, as well as morality
The aroma of a coffee plantation in full bloom is sweetly intoxicating. Jinaldo encouraged me to sniff the white flowers on the tall, delicate trees and compare their complex bouquets.
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VideoWatch: Lidl unveils 'upgrade your Christmas' ad campaign
Value grocer Lidl has launched its Christmas advertising campaign, urging shoppers to “upgrade your Christmas”.
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NewsAgenda: Sainsbury's, M&S, Morrisons, Primark and more
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Primark and more on the agenda.
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VideoCurrys PC World unveils gadget-fuelled Christmas ad
Currys PC World has rolled out its Christmas advert, which homes in on its technology product range and credentials.
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NewsB&Q turns its back on Black Friday promotions
DIY giant B&Q will not take part in the Black Friday promotional extravaganza this year.
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VideoWatch: Asda’s high-octane Christmas advert
Asda has launched a high-energy Christmas advert as the grocer plays on the “excitement” and “chaotic” nature of the festive season.
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VideoWatch: Very launches animated Christmas advert
Very has unveiled its Christmas advertising campaign, which features a schoolgirl, Elsie, who dreams of being an astronaut.
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OpinionOpinion: Rapid change must be catalyst for innovation
Starting a new role always comes with lots of firsts. Just over six months into my position as Ikea UK and Ireland country retail manager and it’s been a long list of personal firsts as I look to build on the successes of my predecessor Gillian Drakeford.
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AnalysisHolland & Barrett completes boardroom revamp with duo hire
I’ve commented before how these are exciting times for Holland & Barrett, and its two most recent hires feel like the supplements and health food retailer has filled the final pieces of its boardroom jigsaw.
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NewsIkea UK sales buoyed by store openings and digital growth
Ikea has posted an increase in UK sales but insisted that the business would continue to evolve amid “a challenging retail and economic environment”.
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VideoWatch: Argos focuses on fulfilment in Christmas advert
Argos has used this year’s Christmas advert to hammer home its convenience credentials by highlighting its click-and-collect and same-day delivery propositions.
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NewsDebenhams retail and digital director exits
Debenhams managing director of retail, digital, food and events is leaving the business next year.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Can Sir Philip Green's empire survive?
As claims of alleged sexual harassment and racist abuse stack up against Sir Philip Green, the team discuss whether his Arcadia empire can survive his personal crisis.