All Policy & legal articles – Page 69
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NewsOpinion: Unlocking the value of data for retailers
In today’s market, data-driven retail is essential. A better shopping experience delivers higher sales, more frequent visits and greater likelihood of brand advocacy.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Mothercare, Sports Direct and more
Retail news round-up: Mothercare records surge in profits and sales; Sports Direct's Mike Ashley in legal battle; and Jigsaw gives £493,000 to workers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Burberry and Zalando
Retail news round-up: Burberry criticized by investors and Zalando collaborates with Bestseller.
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NewsGreen sold BHS to dodge pension cost, regulator claims
The Pensions Regulator has pointed the finger of blame at Sir Philip Green, claiming he sold BHS to avoid the burden of paying its insolvent pension schemes.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Body Shop, BHS and more
Retail news round-up: The Body Shop sold to Natura; Green sold BHS to avoid pension liabilities; and Net-a-Porter unveils new tech hub.
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OpinionOpinion: Google Shopping fine – how it effects retail
The European Commission has fined Google a record-breaking €2.4 billion for seeking to use its search algorithms to systematically promote its own site, Google Shopping.
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NewsGoogle handed £2.1bn fine over its Shopping service
Google has been fined €2.4bn (£2.1bn) by the European Commission for promoting its own shopping comparison service at the top of search results.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco, consumer confidence and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco offers one-hour delivery service; British consumer confidence drops; and supermarket watchdog functions without compliance manager.
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NewsToday in retail: Tesco heeds Pennycook’s rallying cry
It is all too easy to blame the likes of Sir Philip Green and Mike Ashley for retail’s image problem.
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NewsPennycook: We must shed industry's 'toxic' reputation
Former Co-op boss Richard Pennycook has urged retail leaders to do more to shed the “toxic” reputation the industry has developed among consumers.
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NewsAmazon to sell Nike products directly for first time
Amazon is to sell Nike shoes directly for the first time, it is understood.
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NewsQueen’s speech is encouraging for retail, says BRC boss
The Queen’s speech was primarily focused on Brexit, which BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson said would be “the retail industry’s biggest priority”.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail needs a rethink amid consumer fatigue
I know there have already been many commentators holding forth on the outcome of the general election, but as a candidate for the second time in two years, I felt I couldn’t let the opportunity pass.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sainsbury's, BHS and more
Retail news round-up: Sainsbury's to buy Nisa; Frank Field wants BHS probe to be released in full; and Ocado boss to meet disappointed investors.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Theresa May's shopping list
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Theresa May’s morning after the bruising general election result which saw the Conservative Party lose its parliamentary majority.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Election, DFS, New Look and Power List
The team sit down to discuss the biggest stories over the last week including a profit warning for DFS and the Retail Week Power List.
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AnalysisSeven ways to navigate post-election uncertainty
As the retail sector’s current state of uncertainty looks set to continue, we identify seven things retailers can do to successfully navigate it.
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OpinionOpinion: Politicians could learn from retail
Whatever your perspective on the outcome of this year’s general election, I get the sense that many voters will have felt torn between policies, promises and people across the spectrum of political parties.
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OpinionWhy election chaos allows retail’s voice to be heard
In the search for strong and stable government, the Prime Minister launched the country into almost two months of perpetual campaigning – possibly the longest ‘snap’ election ever.
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NewsJaeger creditors attack former owner Better Capital
Jaeger creditors who claim they are owed millions from the collapse of the heritage brand have bought shares in former owner Better Capital.