All articles by Emily Hardy – Page 21
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AnalysisSeven ways to navigate post-election uncertainty
As the retail sector’s current state of uncertainty looks set to continue, we identify seven things retailers can do to successfully navigate it.
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NewsN Brown chairman Andy Higginson to exit fashion group
After a five-year tenure as N Brown chairman, Andy Higginson intends to step down from his role at the fashion group.
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NewsTed Baker sales continue to climb despite uncertainty
Ted Baker has fashioned a 14.2% group sales rise, despite an “uncertain macro environment”, as it drives its ecommerce business and ploughs ahead with global expansion.
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InterviewInterview: Paperchase pair on penning its growth plan
Paperchase chief executive Timothy Melgund and chairman Nick Wood reveal what’s on the cards at the stationery specialist.
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VideoPower List: Who are the ones to watch?
The Retail Week team outline who they think will have the biggest impact on the retail industry in the year to come.
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NewsFootfall drops in May as 'shopper restraint' kicks in
Poor weather and “shopper restraint” caused overall shopper numbers to fall 1% year-on-year in May – marking the first decline since February.
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AnalysisPodcast: The future of the embattled department store
Retail Week is proud to launch its first podcast series Taking Stock, this month shining a spotlight on the embattled department store sector.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does election result mean for retail?
Theresa May’s decision to call a snap general election backfired as the Conservative Party lost its majority, plunging the UK into further political uncertainty.
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AnalysisRetail chiefs: 'Worst election result we could have'
After the snap election resulted in a hung parliament, Retail Week spoke to retail executives to gauge reaction across the industry.
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Dixons Carphone sells Sprint stake to focus on Honeybee
Dixons Carphone has sold its stake in the joint venture with US firm Sprint to focus on the roll out of its Honeybee digital software.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Ocado's deal, Arcadia and Tesco
The team discuss the biggest stories from the retail sector over the past seven days including news of Ocado’s international deal.
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NewsToday in retail: Boohoo gets investors' vote
In a challenging market, fast-fashion etailer Boohoo continues to set the pace.
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NewsKingfisher: Disruption set to continue, analysts warn
DIY giant Kingfisher has indicated that the “unforeseen business disruption” that sliced around 2% off its first-quarter sales is set to continue and potentially worsen.
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NewsNew Look's former owner Apax tables bid for Shop Direct
The previous joint owner of New Look, Apax Partners, and former custodian of Phones 4U, BC Partners, have both lodged bids for Shop Direct.
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NewsShoe Zone half year profits hit by slumped sterling
Shoe Zone blamed the devaluation of sterling against the dollar since last year’s Brexit vote for a slump in half-year profits.
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Tesco faces investor revolt over Lewis' relocation deal
Tesco has been criticised by the Pensions & Investment Research Consultants (Pirc) over the £142,000 it paid boss Dave Lewis in relocation costs.
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NewsToday in retail: New Look and AO sing the retail blues
Underwhelming results from New Look and AO.com, plus gloomy BRC retail sales, compounded to paint a bleak portrait of the retail landscape today.
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NewsToday in retail: M&S leads with sustainability pledge
A proliferation of M&S headlines last month told of the retailer’s continued fashion woes and recent appointments.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Tesco, Dixons Carphone and robots
The Retail Week team discusses the biggest stories from the sector over the last week including Tesco’s tie-up with Dixons Carphone and delivery robots.
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AnalysisWill Tesco spark with new partner Dixons Carphone?
Today two retail powerhouses, Tesco and Dixons Carphone, struck up a new deal that looks set to be mutually beneficial.