All Analysis articles – Page 125
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AnalysisRetail 2017: Where are retail leaders looking for growth?
Retail 2017, Retail Week’s flagship report with Manhattan Associates, gives invaluable insight into how the sector’s leaders are feeling, thinking and investing in the year ahead
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Sir Ken Morrison: Twitter tributes pour in
Grocery legend Sir Ken Morrison has passed away. We look at how Twitter has reacted to the news.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Sir Ken Morrison redefined food retail
Sir Ken Morrison’s passing marked a sad day for retail, but his impact on the grocery sector will live on for decades to come.
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AnalysisSir Ken Morrison: From market trader to grocery tycoon
The retail industry has paid tribute to Sir Ken Morrison, one of the greats of modern supermarketing, who has died at the age of 85.
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In quotes: Retail legend Sir Ken Morrison's best lines
Morrisons’ former chairman and grocery giant Ken Morrison was notorious for his straight-talking style. Here are some of his best quotes.
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AnalysisData: Five fastest-contracting shopping centre retailers
Blue Inc was the fastest-contracting retailer in UK shopping centres last year as the troubled clothing chain streamlined its portfolio.
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AnalysisData: Five fastest growing shopping centre retailers
Smiggle was the fastest growing shopping centre retailer in the UK last year as it continued its assault on the British market.
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AnalysisProfile: Body Shop’s new UK boss Linda Campbell
The Body Shop has put Linda Campbell at the head of its UK operations. What opportunities and challenges will the beauty specialist face?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why is Tesco buying wholesaler Booker?
Tesco’s £3.7bn merger with wholesaler Booker left many a retailer, analyst and journalist in a state of stunned silence this morning.
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AnalysisAt a glance: What do we know about Booker Group?
News this morning that Tesco is buying Booker Group in a £3.7bn mega-deal was a bolt from the blue. We take a closer look at the wholesale business.
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AnalysisTesco's swoop for Booker: what the analysts say
Tesco unviled plans to buy wholesaler Booker this morning. We look at how the City and retail watchers reacted.
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AnalysisInfographic: A Burberry boost and Chocolate thiefs
The week in words and numbers, January 27, 2017: Angus Thirwell says there’s nothing new about Hotel Chocolat’s copycats, and Burberry post a boost.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The battle over deliveries gets personal
Personalisation is key in the delivery war as multichannel retailers take a more personal approach. Lindsay Clarke investigates.
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AnalysisAgenda: Ocado, Joules, Carpetright, ScS and Conviviality
This week brings another busy week of updates with Ocado, Conviviality, Joules, Carpetright and ScS all reporting.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Holland & Barrett is staying healthy
Holland & Barrett has opened a 6,000 sq ft flagship in London, with a fresh focus on health and beauty, sports nutrition and vegan nails.
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AnalysisWHSmith: 225 years old and still going strong
WHSmith earned a gold star from the City this week as it posted a better-than-expected 1% increase in group like-for-likes.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Inside House of Fraser's Chinese dynasty
With Chinese New Year nearly upon us, Retail Week takes a trip to House of Fraser’s first store in China.
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AnalysisHow can retailers build trust with overseas shoppers?
Expanding overseas is one of the biggest decisions a retailer can make – not to mention one of the most capital intensive.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why is French Connection under attack?
French Connection’s investors are continuing to agitate, renewing calls for the retailer to address governance.
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AnalysisSWOT analysis: How can Jack Wills capitalise on a good Christmas?
Jack Wills sales and profit margin improved over Christmas following a challenging few years for the preppy fashion brand. How well placed is it to take advantage of some positive trading?