All Analysis articles – Page 161
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Asda's ToYou gamble attract retail partners and shoppers?
As grocers continue to be battered by a perfect storm, the problem arguably causing the greatest headache is one of excess store space.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Aldi forces Australia’s big two into lowering prices
For years, Coles and Woolworths have had more or less free rein in Australia with some of the widest margins in the developed world.
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AnalysisRetail Week Talks: Rory Sutherland on the psychology of tomorrow's customer
Ogilvy & Mather group UK vice chairman Rory Sutherland discusses how retailers need to adapt to keep customers satisfied into the future.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The British retailers that are cashing in on Singles' Day
Alibaba says this year’s Singles’ Day was the largest in its history as it processed £9.4bn across the day, but which British retailers cashed in?
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AnalysisAnalysis: The battle of the retail Christmas ads commences
The Christmas ad competition is on to win shoppers’ seasonal spend. Here are some of the retailers’ approaches adopted for this year’s campaigns.
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AnalysisHalfords half-year trading slip: What the analysts say
Halfords reported a 5.9% slump in first-half profits after a poor performance from its cycling arm. Here we round up the analyst reaction:
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AnalysisIn the news: The Original Factory Shop's new commercial director profiled
With nearly 30 years’ experience in the fashion and value markets, Tim Bettley is uniquely tailored to his new role at The Original Factory Shop.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why John Lewis’ Netherlands tie-up could signal European expansion
While John Lewis chose the moon as the setting for its Christmas ad this year, the retailer has its sights set closer to home for its next venture.
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AnalysisSainsbury's first-half profits fall: What the analysts say
Grocer Sainsbury’s underlying pre-tax profit slumped 17.9% to £308m for the half year. This is what the analysts said.
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Analysis£50m investment for Poundworld to open 60 new stores a year
Poundworld has secured £50m from Santander to support its store expansion plan and a new 500,000 sq ft warehouse.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Integrated ecommerce checkout platform Two Tap
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Two Tap is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisSainsbury's interims: Five things to look for in the grocer's update
Sainsbury’s will unveil its half-year results on Wednesday following a confident second-quarter update. Here are five key things to look out for:
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AnalysisTwitter debate: How can big-ticket retailers transform online capabilities?
Join Retail Week and DHL Supply Chain for a Twitter debate on how home and lesiure retailers can improve their online capabilities.
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AnalysisPeople moves: Rob Collins takes Waitrose helm and Michael Sharp exits
All change across the retail sector as Rob Collins steps up at Waitrose, Michael Sharp departs Debenhams and Roger Burnley joins Asda.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers have made Black Friday a rod for their own backs
Black Friday is now firmly established in the UK, but some retailers are scaling back their involvement after difficulties last year.
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AnalysisOpinion: Has Amazon’s move into bricks-and-mortar retail missed a trick?
Amazon may be the king of personalising the online experience, but it will be missing a trick by not bridging the online/offline gap.
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AnalysisSuperGroup's half-year results: What the analysts say
SuperGroup has pulled off another strong half, increasing like-for-like retail sales 17.2% while preparing the ground for further global expansion. Here’s what the analysts had to say.
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AnalysisMorrisons' third-quarter results: What the analysts say
Grocer Morrisons reported a 2.6% drop in third-quarter like-for-likes today as it continues to invest in price and reduces its voucher activity.
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AnalysisTwitter debate: How much does lighting impact customer experience in-store?
Find out how retailers can use in-store lighting to improve customer experience, brand reputation and potentially increase sales.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Online order fulfilment app Parcelly
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Parcelly is in the spotlight.