All Data articles – Page 60
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AnalysisInfographic: Sergio Bucher on customers, and more
The week in words and numbers, April 28, 2017: Debenhams boss Sergio Bucher on not targeting customers; Waterstones’ James Daunt on reading the general election
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NewsConsumer confidence 'stable' despite economic concerns
Consumer confidence remained “surprisingly stable” in April despite concerns over the UK economy as it presses ahead with plans to exit the EU.
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NewsRetail proves resilient as rate of administrations fall
The number of retailers that slipped into administration declined during the first quarter of the year, despite turbulent trading conditions.
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DataData: How do the fashion etailers’ numbers add up?
Fast fashion etailer Boohoo revealed that its pre-tax profits doubled last year, as US sales soared 140%.
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NewsRetail job numbers hit 12 months of consecutive decline
The number of full-time retail jobs posted a year of continuous decline last quarter as rising store numbers failed to offset sliding employment in the sector.
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NewsReport exposes UK firms' cyber-security training gap
Only 20% of UK businesses have had staff attend any form of cyber-security training in the last 12 months, according to the Government’s new findings.
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NewsWaitrose revenues slump as late Easter drags on sales
Waitrose sales slumped last week as the late fall of Easter “heavily distorted” the upmarket grocer’s figures.
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AnalysisSpecial report: How shoppers’ senses drive retail sales
The new generation of consumers demands a different kind of sensory experience. Victoria McDermott takes a look at some of the insights gleaned from Retail Week and Mood Media’s new Shopping with Emotion report
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NewsPrice rises drive first quarterly sales fall since 2013
Price rises across the breadth of the retail sector have led to the first quarterly decline in retail sales since 2013, according to the latest government statistics.
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AnalysisInfographic: John Colley knits for Hobbycraft and more
The week in words and numbers, April 21, 2017: Incoming Hobbycraft boss John Colley knits for victory; Asda’s ‘farm’ brands cause renewed controversy
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NewsJohn Lewis sales flourish due to late Easter boost
John Lewis and Waitrose reported soaring weekly sales as Easter and warmer weather drove fashion and seasonal food purchases.
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AnalysisData: Can Dave Lewis overcome Tesco’s margin challenge?
Tesco’s recovery is in full swing, but much work remains to reach its ambitious margin target
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AnalysisAgenda: Debenhams, Primark, Burberry and Zalando
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with financial updates from Primark, Debenhams, Burberry and Zalando all on the agenda.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership sales bloom in warm weather
John Lewis and Waitrose sales rose last week as the heatwave drove purchases of outdoor living items and summer drinks.
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NewsRetail sales dip as shoppers scrap non-essential items
UK retail sales declined last month with non-food categories the worst hit, as shoppers prioritise buying only essential items.
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NewsRetailers braced for Easter footfall and spending surge
Retailers are braced for an Easter spending spree with high street footfall poised to spike over the long weekend.
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AnalysisInfographic: John Lewis' Paula Nickolds and Macy's legend
The week in words and numbers, April 7, 2017: John Lewis’ Paula Nickolds on her customer vision; Macy’s Terry Lundgren talks tough through hard times.
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AnalysisAgenda: Tesco, JD, WHSmith and Dunelm updates
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with financial updates from Tesco, JD, WHSmith and Dunelm all on the agenda.
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OpinionWRC blog: Stand out retail uses data to reward customers
Data can help identify new ways to engage consumers, Neiman Marcus boss Karen Katz told the World Retail Congress.
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NewsFood prices rise steeply as retailers' costs stack up
Food inflation accelerated to 1% in March, marking the sharpest rise in food prices since February 2014, as supermarkets face climbing commodity costs.