All articles by Grace Bowden – Page 40
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NewsCredit insurer Atradius slashes retail sector outlook
Credit insurance firm Atradius has downgraded the retail sector’s performance outlook for the year ahead from ‘fair’ to ‘poor’.
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NewsBoots partners with Rihanna cosmetics brand Fenty Beauty
Boots has teamed up with cult beauty label Fenty Beauty by Rihanna to sell the brand’s products online and in-store as part of its ongoing beauty offer revamp.
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VideoWatch: Is Ocado boss Tim Steiner worth £100m?
After a quarter of Ocado’s shareholders revolted against boss Tim Steiner’s £100m bonus package, the team asks whether he deserves such a hefty financial reward.
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NewsOcado investors hit out at executive pay
A quarter of Ocado’s shareholders rebelled against the etailer’s renumeration plan for its directors at its annual general meeting.
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NewsKlarna rolls out 'buy now, pay later' to stores
Klarna has unveiled plans to extend its ‘buy now, pay later’ scheme to in-store payments.
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NewsThe Hut Group snaps ups luxury hotel chain
The Hut Group has acquired boutique hotel group Eclectic Hotels in a bid to drive exposure of its beauty and wellbeing brands.
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NewsThe Uptick: DNA, Disney and DIY turnarounds
Welcome back to The Uptick, Retail Week’s latest newsletter designed to offer a fresh perspective on the sector as we seek out the stories, people, innovation and inspiration that makes retail such a vibrant place to be.
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AnalysisIn numbers: How Mike Ashley took over the high street
The number of retailers that Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has acquired or invested in has surged 52.5% since 2015.
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NewsSainsbury’s reclaims second spot on grocery ranking
Sainsbury’s has edged out Asda as the second-biggest UK grocer this month after being usurped for the first time since 2015 in March, according to the latest data.
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NewsDebenhams launches CVA as torrid trading continues
Debenhams has launched its CVA proposal and revealed trading has continued to suffer, with like for likes spiralling in the six months to March.
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NewsCotswold Outdoor owner launches CVA in bid to slash rents
Cotswold Outdoor’s parent company Outdoor & Cycle Concepts has launched a CVA proposal in a bid to stem falling profits, Retail Week has learned.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Has the CMA killed grocery M&A?
The CMA has blocked the proposed merger between big-four titans Sainsbury’s and Asda, saying the union would cause a ’substantial lessening of competition’ in UK grocery. What does its verdict mean for the future of the sector?
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VideoWatch: Should Asda wage changes be cheered or jeered?
After Asda revealed plans to make sweeping changes to store staff contracts, we analyse the implications for the grocer and the wider retail sector.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will AI impact your job?
AI is predicted to transform how retailers operate. We delve into how it will impact the major functions within retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The secrets behind JD Sports' success
JD Sports has posted a stellar set of full-year results as EBITDA rocketed more than £100m and sales sprinted ahead.
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NewsJD Sports posts record profits as sales sprint ahead
JD Sports posted a surge in full-year profit spurred by strong sales as boss Peter Cowgill says the business will “continue to exceed consumer expectations”.
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NewsCard Factory profits fall against ‘tough' consumer backdrop
Card Factory has recorded a decline in its full-year profits as sluggish customer footfall stunted the retailer’s sales growth.
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NewsSports Direct to axe 300 jobs as it shutters Wigan warehouse
Sports Direct is set to close its warehouse in Wigan, Greater Manchester in June, with up to 300 roles to be cut as a result.
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VideoWatch: Will Lush's social media blackout bath-bomb?
This week the team delve into Lush’s divisive decision to axe its social media accounts across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram in a bid to stop “fighting with algorithms”.
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NewsDobbies snaps up 31 garden centres from rival Wyevale
Dobbies has acquired 31 stores from Wyevale, making it the largest garden centre operator in the UK.