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NewsNumber of full-time retail jobs falls amid ‘uncertain’ outlook
The number of full-time retail jobs fell during the fourth quarter of 2015 as experts warned of “serious concerns” for the sector’s labour market.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Sainsbury's investors, Bargain Booze MD and Tesco GCA
The Retail Week team is joined by Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Mike Dennis to discuss the top stories from across the industry this week.
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NewsData: Two million retail jobs at risk from rise of automation, says Deloitte
The number of retail and wholesale jobs is poised to plummet by 2 million in the next 20 years, driven by automated technology and online retail.
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NewsTesco Ireland to cut pay and alter conditions of long-serving staff
Tesco is seeking to reduce the pay and conditions of hundreds of staff in its Irish business as it moves employees to more flexible contracts.
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OpinionOpinion: Asda job losses a reminder of difficult decisions facing grocers
In the face of the headwinds in which the UK grocery market has had to operate, Asda has never shirked from taking difficult decisions.
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AnalysisProfile: Conviviality Retail's new managing director David Robinson
Argos’ David Robinson no doubt broke out the bubbly this week as he was named Bargain Booze-owner Conviviality Retail’s new managing director.
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NewsTesco’s Lewis insists it has 'drawn a line under the past' after GCA report
Tesco boss Dave Lewis insisted the grocer has “drawn a line under the past” but admitted work is needed to repair supplier relationships.
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NewsBargain Booze owner poaches Argos COO for new managing director
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality has poached Argos chief operating officer David Robinson to be its new managing director.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail’s productivity conundrum is as pressing as ever
Christmas brought a continued acceleration of online migration: not perhaps an inflection point, but certainly a quickening of pace.
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NewsAmazon to create thousands of new jobs in UK and Europe this year
Amazon plans to create several thousand jobs in Europe in 2016, including more than 2,500 roles in the UK, ranging from development to fulfilment.
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OpinionOpinion: David Bowie offered retailers lessons in reinvention and innovation
The death of David Bowie – unexpected and too soon – had a profound impact on many of us, and highlights how perceptions can differ.
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NewsAsda's George boss Fiona Lambert to step down from the grocer
The boss of Asda’s George fashion brand Fiona Lambert is leaving the grocer, 24 hours after it revealed plans for hundreds of head office redundancies.
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NewsAt a glance: Bunnings, the DIY retailer set to take over Homebase's stores
Homebase stores will eventually be rebranded as Bunnings under the ownership of Wesfarmers. We take a look at the Australian retailer.
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NewsSir Ian Cheshire: 'I intend to be a fully involved chairman at Debenhams'
Sir Ian Cheshire said he intends to be “fully involved” at Debenhams as he aims to leverage opportunities at the “underappreciated business”.
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AnalysisProfile: Morrisons new marketing and customer director Andy Atkinson
Andy Atkinson, Morrisons’ new marketing director is under no illusion as to the challenges that lie ahead for him in the role.
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NewsDebenhams appoints Sir Ian Cheshire as non-exec chairman
Debenhams has formally appointed former Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire as non-executive chairman of the department store group.
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NewsTesco-owned Giraffe’s managing director Andrew Jacobs steps down
Giraffe’s co-founder and managing director Andrew Jacobs is stepping down following widening losses at the restaurant chain owned by Tesco.
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NewsMorrisons boss Potts warns of 'long journey ahead' despite Christmas growth
Morrisons boss David Potts has warned the embattled grocer has not yet turned the corner, despite beating expectations over Christmas.
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NewsScS appoints Chris Muir to the board as chief financial officer
Furniture retailer ScS has appointed Chris Muir as its new chief financial officer following the resignation of Ron Turnbull last year.
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OpinionOpinion: 2016 will be a momentous year for retail as policy challenges loom
While the industry can do much to help itself, a lot rides on easing some of the policy burdens imposed on it by Government.