All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 22
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AnalysisPower List: Risk-takers and innovators in retail reap rewards
Conditions remain hard in retail, but the risk-takers are coming out on top as this year’s Retail Week Power List makes clear.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Key players and trends from the Power List 2016
With plenty of risers, fallers and new entries in Retail Week’s Power List 2016 the team discuss some of the key talking points.
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NewsPower List: Amazon founder Bezos takes top spot after landmark Fresh launch
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos has been crowned king of Retail Week’s Power List after a stellar year in the UK, which included the launch of Amazon Fresh.
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OpinionBlog: I'm a serial returner, come win my loyalty
Almost two thirds of shoppers have returned women’s clothing in the past six months, new stats revealed this week.
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NewsPhotobox boss Stan Laurent quits as he eyes new 'disruptive' opportunity
Photobox chief executive Stan Laurent has resigned from the online photo printing firm after a decade at the helm.
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NewsMPs launch inquiry into Arcadia's sale of BHS to Retail Acquisitions
MPs have launched an inquiry into the sale and acquisition of BHS, following its collapse into administration earlier this week.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Bunnings Down Under tell us about its plans for the UK?
As Wesfarmers prepares for its first Easter in the UK, we head Down Under to see what Homebase’s new owner will bring to the DIY market here.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tackle your biggest business challenges at Retail Week Live
Retail is changing rapidly, make sure your company is well-equipped to change with it by attending Retail Week Live next month.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What impact has the 5p plastic bag levy had in England?
It’s just four months since the 5p plastic bag charge was introduced in England. Retail Week looks at what impact the levy has had.
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NewsBurberry to sell clothes straight from catwalk in fashion show shake-up
Burberry is to ditch its traditional seasonal catwalk collection and from September will show clothes available to buy immediately.
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NewsFrom Aldi bras to perfume promos: retailers woo shoppers with Valentine's offer
Retailers are gearing up for a bumper Valentine’s Day this weekend and have launched a range of deals and new products to woo consumers.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership stages debate for staff on EU exit
John Lewis Partnership has staged a debate with Lord Stuart Rose and JML owner John Mills on the consequences of the EU referendum.
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NewsBHS owner Retail Acquisitions plots store closures and pension overhaul
BHS owner Retail Acquisitions has hired KPMG to help it overhaul the business in a move that is expected to result in store closures.
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NewsMatalan placed in bank’s special measures unit over trading fears
Matalan has been placed into its bank’s special measures division for struggling businesses as concerns grow over its weak trading.
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NewsFindel shuns Sports Direct and sells Kitbag to US firm Fanatics
Findel has sold Kitbag to Fanatics, a US-licensed sports merchandise specialist, thwarting Sports Direct’s attempt to disrupt the sale.
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NewsOcado customer service focus helps full-year profits rise
Online grocer Ocado’s pre-tax profits surged 65.3% to £11.9m in the year to November 29, 2015 as its focus on customer service paid off.
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NewsSainsbury’s agrees Home Retail asking price ahead of takeover deadline
Sainsbury’s has reached an agreement with Home Retail over the asking price for the business ahead of this evening’s takeover deadline.
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NewsPromiscuous grocery shoppers visit four stores a month for best deals
Shoppers show little loyalty when it comes to grocery visiting an average of four different supermarkets a month, according to new research.
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NewsKaufland strengthens eastern Europe buying with EMD partnership
German retailer Kaufland has strengthened buying in its eastern European businesses by incorporating them into buying alliance EMD.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet.com poaches Net-a-Porter technology chief Hugh Fahy
Etailer Notonthehighstreet.com has hired Net-a-Porter’s Hugh Fahy, who joins the marketplace as chief technology officer next week.