All articles by Grace Bowden – Page 39
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NewsQuiz axes Zalando partnership as return rates soar
Quiz has cut ties with German etail marketplace Zalando after return rates selling via the platform rocketed.
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NewsSports Direct mounts legal challenge to Debenhams CVA
Debenhams has confirmed that it has received a legal challenge to its CVA from Sports Direct, which boss Terry Duddy has slammed as “an unnecessary distraction”.
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GalleryStore gallery: Lush's tech-fuelled Tokyo flagship
Lush has unveiled its new Japanese flagship store in Shinjuku Station, Tokyo, which will boast four floors and a shoppable window.
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NewsArcadia CVA: Rent cuts reduced as Green plugs gap
Sir Philip Green’s retail empire Arcadia has pledged to reduce the rent cuts proposed in its CVA in a bid to get landlords onside, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsThe Uptick: Superfans, richer staff and royal connections
Welcome back to The Uptick, Retail Week’s monthly newsletter bringing a breath of fresh air to your inbox with by focusing on the stories, people, innovation and inspiration that make retail such a vibrant place to be.
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NewsBoots mulls hundreds of store closures
Walgreens Boots Alliance is exploring the possible closure of over 200 underperforming stores in a bid to stave off falling sales and profits.
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NewsGreen under fire as Hain airs new harassment claims
Labour peer Lord Hain has again used parliamentary privilege to reveal allegations of “hundreds of grievances cases” raised against Sir Philip Green.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to treat your retail superfans
It’s not just pop idols or sports stars that attract superfans. Retailers have a contingent of hyper-engaged followers too. How can retailers take advantage of this brand love?
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NewsJD Sports faces CMA probe over Footasylum acquisition
The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into JD Sports over its £90m acquisition of Footasylum.
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VideoWatch: John Lewis vs Richer Sounds - who's the best employer?
As Richer Sounds owner Julian Richer gives control of his business to staff, John Lewis Partnership has scrapped its final salary pension. We ask what it means to be a good retail employer.
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NewsBoots launches loyalty card online to drive personalisation
Boots is rolling out a digital version of its Advantage Card loyalty scheme that will allow shoppers to access personalised offers via their mobile.
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NewsWaitrose reveals Ocado successor and £1bn online target
Waitrose has struck a deal with ecommerce platform TDP to succeed its Ocado partnership and plans to treble the size of its online business over the next three years.
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NewsAnalysis: Is there appetite for an Asda IPO?
Walmart International boss Judith McKenna told Asda staff at the grocer’s Leeds HQ that the business was “seriously considering” an IPO – but would the market bite?
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NewsHolland & Barrett to name new chief executive
Holland & Barrett is poised to appoint former Travis Perkins director Tony Buffin as its new chief executive, Retail Week understands.
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NewsBoots full-year profits slide as sales dip
Boots has recorded a fall in its full-year profits as its sales and margins were eroded by stiff competition from its rivals.
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NewseBay unveils first UK concept store
eBay has launched a pop-up store in Wolverhampton which showcases products from small local businesses.
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NewsWilko swings to full-year profit despite sales dip
Wilko has posted a return to profit in its full-year results, driven by a cost-cutting drive.
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NewsZavvi apologises for Champions League email glitch
Zavvi has apologised to shoppers after inadvertently emailing customers telling them they had won a VIP trip to watch the Champions League final in Madrid.
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NewsHamleys sold to Indian franchise partner
Hamleys has been snapped up by Indian titan Reliance Industries in a £70m deal.
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VideoCan 'pile ’em high' Mike Ashley become the new king of luxury?
As Mike Ashley unveils plans to launch luxury HoF spin-off Frasers, the team discuss whether the Lonsdale tycoon can become the king of luxury.