All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 14
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OpinionBlog: Deliver to me, not to my home or office
Parcels can be delivered to rail stations, universities and corner shops – so why can’t it be delivered just to me?
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AnalysisBHS one year on: Where do its customers shop now?
The demise of BHS has left a hole in the British high street, but it’s also left an opportunity for other retailers to hoover up its market share.
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NewsToday in retail: Debs goes social and M&S rejigs stores
Debenhams new boss Sergio Bucher was under the spotlight today as he unveiled his long-awaited strategy for the department store.
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NewsM&S unveils details of UK stores overhaul
Marks & Spencer is to open 36 new stores over the next six months as it reshapes its estate and builds its food business.
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OpinionBlog: Asos shows what it takes to be a delivery pioneer
Asos shows the unrelenting pace of change in fulfillment as the etailer has made more than 100 delivery service improvements in the last six months.
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AnalysisProfile: Findel's new chief executive Phil Maudsley
Retail Week finds out more about Findel chief executive Phil Maudsley and whether he can calm disruptive shareholder Mike Ashley.
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NewsArcadia loses another director as Evans boss resigns
Arcadia has lost another senior executive as Fiona Ross, managing director of plus-size specialist Evans, has resigned.
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NewsToday in retail: No Express checkout for Tesco-Booker
Tesco’s proposed £3.7bn Booker takeover has come under more pressure with experts suggesting the grocer may have to ditch hundreds of its Express convenience stores.
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AnalysisBrexit: Seven opportunities for retailers to benefit
The Brexit decision may have brought uncertainty, but retailers can make the most of it.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Tesco, Booker, Brexit and Topshop
The team discuss stories from the industry over the last week, including who will be best suited to take the top job at Topshop.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who is in the frame to run Topshop?
Topshop boss Mary Homer’s departure means one of the biggest jobs in fashion retail is now vacant. But who will be on Sir Philip Green’s watch list?
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OpinionBlog: Why Next’s Amazon Prime-style pass is a smart move
Next revealed this week that it had quietly launched an unlimited next-day delivery subscription.
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NewsAmazon adds Prime Now to Alexa voice shopping
Amazon has added its two-hour delivery service, Prime Now, to its Alexa virtual assistant to create what it describes as its “fastest and easiest way to shop”.
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NewsTofs boss Tony Page exits and McGeorge takes reins
Tofs chief executive Tony Page has stepped down and chairman Alistair McGeorge has taken the reins on an interim basis.
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NewsToday in Retail: Canada Goose flies into the UK
There’s still life on the high street if today is anything to go by as Retail Week revealed two new players are setting up shop.
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AnalysisFrom Chelsea Girl to River Island: 11 retail rebrands
Last month both Staples and Games Workshop unveiled new monikers across their entire estates. Retail Week looks at other retail rebrands over the years.
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OpinionBlog: McDonald’s can do online, so why can’t Primark?
Fast-food giant McDonald’s revealed last week that it is plotting a delivery service in the UK.
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NewsThe FA boss: We want to be the John Lewis of football
The FA chief executive Martin Glenn said he takes inspiration from John Lewis as he seeks to turn around public perception of the embattled organisation.
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NewsPret: Rate hikes rule out stores in London postcodes
Business rate rises have made operating stores in some areas of London untenable, said Pret a Manger chief financial officer Adam Jones.
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NewsSnapchat is part of the retail journey, says UK boss
Snapchat is becoming an important part of the shopping experience with 72% of its users engaging with the social network while in store, said its UK boss.