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AnalysisThe Big Question: Should grocers pass up coronavirus rates relief?
Shoppers rushed to food stores to stock up as the coronavirus outbreak took hold, prompting some to call on the grocery giants to forego emergency business rates relief as sales climbed. Retail Week asks industry experts for their views.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Eight coronavirus consumer trends that are here to stay
Coronavirus and social distancing are having a dramatic impact on consumer behaviour, but what trends will remain once the lockdown is lifted?
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AnalysisLeading through coronavirus: the action retail bosses should take
These are unprecedented times when assertive leaders are needed more than ever. But how can retail bosses bring calm, confidence and certainty to staff in what is an inherently uncertain period?
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AnalysisData: Shopper demand for Easter weekend groceries outstrips supply
As the coronavirus lockdown continues into its fourth week, there are signs that shopper demand and retailer supply is beginning to stabilise. Many retailers have now relaxed their item limits for customers shopping online and in-store.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five qualities fashion retailers will need to survive the coronavirus crisis
Of all the categories of retail that have suffered from the coronavirus pandemic, fashion has arguably been hit the hardest. Retail Week looks at five key considerations that will see fashion retailers through to the other side.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Asos data reveals lockdown sales recovery pattern in Europe
After a record first half, Asos’ celebrations have been momentarily paused as the fashion pureplay tackles the impact of coronavirus on customer traffic and sales.
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AnalysisThe Big Question: Can department stores survive coronavirus crisis?
As Debenhams tumbles into administration for the second time in a year and Fenwick makes sweeping leadership changes, Retail Week asks industry experts for their view on whether department stores can survive the coronavirus crisis.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How coronavirus is really impacting Tesco
Tesco unveiled its full-year results today, but another stellar 12 months of profit and margin gains played second fiddle to its ongoing response to the coronavirus crisis.
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AnalysisAnalysis: H&M’s China sales trend offers fashion retailers coronavirus hope
With almost 4,000 of its 5,065 stores closed worldwide, H&M has been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak affecting sales in its 54 markets.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Seven inventive ways grocers across the globe are tackling coronavirus
From persuading people not to panic-buy to ensuring shoppers and staff are safe, supermarkets have had to overcome some Herculean challenges following the onset of coronavirus.
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AnalysisData: Grocery stock levels stabilise but some unavailabilities grow
The huge efforts by the UK grocers and their suppliers are helping to bring out-of-stock levels under control, but there is still work to do. The latest data from Edge by Ascential shows unavailabilities across some categories increased over the past week and disparities between the ability of supermarkets to respond.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Has online grocery missed its golden opportunity?
As the demand for online grocery deliveries rocketed over the past few weeks, many supermarkets buckled under the pressure. Retail Week looks at whether the inability to meet demand will cause long-term damage to grocery ecommerce.
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AnalysisOn the front line: Meet the retail stars serving the nation
Alongside the NHS, retail workers are the lifeblood of the UK right now. Retail Week speaks to those on the front line who are going above and beyond to serve the nation.
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AnalysisRetailers must now embrace digital leadership
Retail Week’s latest report highlights how digital leadership doesn’t mean tearing up traditional management rulebooks but, rather, involves embracing new systems and being openminded towards technology and working methods.
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AnalysisThe Big Question: Should retailers of ‘non-essential’ goods continue trading online?
As the retail industry faces unprecedented challenges because of the coronavirus pandemic, Retail Week asks industry experts for their view on the biggest questions of the moment.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can non-essential retailers trade online without damaging their brand?
Since the government forced all ‘non-essential’ shops to close last Monday, many retailers have found themselves at something of an impasse.
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AnalysisData: Supply chain challenges start to ease as grocers step up to feed the nation
The enormous efforts made by grocers and their supply chain partners over the past week are helping to bring stock levels under control. Over the last two to three days in particular, the situation has shown signs of easing, according to the latest availability figures from Edge by Ascential.
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AnalysisData: How online demand has changed since coronavirus lockdown
As Next and TK Maxx suspend online operations, the latest data shows the UK’s online spending habits have shifted since the coronavirus lockdown began and are now skewed towards essential provisions and the home, garden and electricals categories.
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AnalysisTikTok boom: the brands winning as lockdown spurs social surge
With the UK on lockdown and people increasingly housebound, social media will become more important than ever as we seek information, solace or distraction from the outside world. Retail Week looks at the newest social platform to take the Western world by storm and the brands winning on it.
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AnalysisData: 10 retailers redefining the path to purchase
Missguided has topped a list of the 10 retailers maximising their reach across digital channels, a new Retail Week report reveals.