All articles by Becky Waller-Davies – Page 8
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NewsDebenhams may close 20 stores as it secures cash injection
Debenhams is considering launching a CVA in a bid to counteract the burden of its onerous rental agreements on its finances, having secured a cash injection.
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VideoThe Retail Week: How 25 CEOs are preparing for 2019
This week, the team are joined by Manhattan managing director Craig Summers to talk about the findings of our flagship Retail 2019 report, where 25 bosses reveal their strategies for the year ahead.
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NewsAmazon and Boohoo named and shamed for environmental impact
A slew of major fashion retailers have been called out by MPs for “failing to commit” to reducing their environmental impact.
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NewsM&S poaches new head of food online from Tesco
Marks & Spencer has hired a new head of food online, poaching Samantha Hornsby from Tesco.
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NewsH&M hires Cambridge Analytica whistleblower
H&M has hired the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower to help it analyse data and use AI to gain a better understanding of what its customer wants.
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NewsAO founder John Roberts to take back chief executive role
AO.com founder John Roberts is to take on the chief executive role once again after handing the reins over to Steve Caunce two years ago.
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OpinionOpinion: Is Bonmarché’s realism realistic enough?
Bonmarché has followed up two profit warnings at the tail end of last year with a dismal update on Christmas performance.
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NewsOddbins warns of redundancies as advisers weigh options
Off-licence business Oddbins has warned of job losses after appointing advisers to look at its options following an “extremely tough” Christmas.
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NewsMike Ashley mulling Patisserie Valerie deal
Mike Ashley is reportedly considering making a bid for Patisserie Valerie, a move which would give him even greater control of the high street.
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NewsWatch: As 70,000 retail jobs go, where is the uproar?
This week, the team discuss the news that there were 70,000 fewer retail jobs over the golden quarter compared to the previous year, and what this trend means for the sector.
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NewsPhilip Green seeks damages and sources from Telegraph
Retail tycoon Sir Philip Green is seeking damages from The Daily Telegraph after the newspaper printed a frontpage story alleging bullying by an unnamed businessman.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The trends and companies revolutionising US retail
While much of mainstream retail continues to suffer amid a changing consumer landscape, new models of commerce are emerging.
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VideoWatch: Game-changing retail technology from NRF
Every retail tech company worth its salt descended on NRF, each showcasing the latest innovations. Here is Retail Week’s round-up of the technology that might make an impact.
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NewsN Brown sales fall as power brands fail to drive growth
N Brown sales were down over the festive period with its power brands failing to boost the group’s dismal performance.
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NewsGame sales fall over Christmas as it rolls out arenas
Game’s UK sales fell over the Christmas period with its Spanish business outperforming its British arm.
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NewsPrimark sales up but like-for-likes dip
Primark sales rose 4% over the festive period but like-for-likes fell slightly.
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AnalysisShowfields: the ‘most interesting store in the world’?
While the wellness trend is typically closely associated with America’s West Coast, New York is home to a multitude of retailers with wellbeing at their heart.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lessons from Walmart’s digital transformation
Walmart is on a mission to transform itself for the digital age and allow it to fend off the onslaught of online titan Amazon.
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AnalysisOpinion: Debenhams' future is in Mike Ashley's hands
Mike Ashley’s spectacularly engineered coup at Debenhams’ AGM sent shockwaves through the industry at the tail end of Super Thursday.
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VideoWatch: What next for Debenhams after AGM coup?
Debenhams chair Sir Ian Cheshire and boss Sergio Bucher were both ousted from the retailer’s board following a dramatic AGM yesterday.