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NewsHouse 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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AnalysisHow-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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AnalysisHow 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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NewsHarvey 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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AnalysisMove 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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NewsNext 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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CartoonBlower’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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AnalysisBlockchain: 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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OpinionOpinion: 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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VideoThe 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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NewsRetail 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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AnalysisAn 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.
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AnalysisGymshark punches well above its weight to win
A born entrepreneur, Ben Francis started fitness brand Gymshark at the age of 19. Now just 25, he has built a global phenomenon. Grace Bowden reports on the OC&C Emerging Retailer winner
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AnalysisNick Beighton on leading the unstoppable Asos
Leading online powerhouse Asos has brought new perspectives, The Clarity Retail Leader of the Year winner Nick Beighton tells Becky Waller-Davies.
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AnalysisHow convenience powered Screwfix’s win
From mail-order specialist to 530-store powerhouse, the Salesforce Best Retailer Over £250m winner Screwfix has made itself indispensable to its customers.
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AnalysisRetail Week Awards 2018: Matchesfashion’s stellar year
In a time of mixed fortunes for fashion retail, luxury player and The Infor Best Fashion Retailer winner Matchesfashion.com stood out with its brand mix, international reach and tech-savvy appeal.
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AnalysisRetail Week Awards 2018: Tesco’s landmark year
By overcoming adversity and re-establishing itself as the dominant player in a competitive field, The Audit Partnership Best Grocer winner Tesco has maintained its position at the top of the grocery game.
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AnalysisRetail Week Awards 2018: Aldi powers ahead
Now the UK’s fifth-biggest grocer, German value giant and Best Value Retailer winner Aldi continues to impress with its quality proposition, customer focus and impressive supply chain.
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AnalysisMissguided’s journey to award-winning retailer
Leaping from online to bricks and mortar is risky, but The Barclays Partner Finance Best Retailer Under £250m winner Missguided could be dynamic and forward-thinking enough to make it work.
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OpinionBlog: Learning to say yes to incredible opportunities
Grabbing opportunities to showcase your skills in a public arena is key to fulfilling your ambitions, writes Lucy Ward, creative brand director at Trouva.