All Retail Week UAT articles in June 2021 – Page 5
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NewsUrban Outfitters rolls out Qlik tech for in-store reporting
Urban Outfitters is implementing the Qlik Sense platform for in-store reporting, providing near real-time data to inform decision-making
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NewsCompetition watchdog greenlights Issa brothers’ Asda takeover
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has greenlit the Issa brothers and TDR Capital takeover of Asda, allowing the new owners to push forward with their new strategy for the grocery giant.
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Future Leaders‘The choices we make today will have a lasting impact on diversity and inclusion’
Fresh from hosting Retail Week’s Be Inspired virtual conference 2021, TV presenter and Wonder Women founder Ria Hebden reflects on how businesses must empower women and underrepresented groups to fulfil their true potential or risk both losing talent and alienating consumers
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NewsDebenhams targets high street return as owner Boohoo bids to woo beauty brands
Debenhams is plotting a return to the high street under new owner Boohoo as it attempts to strike deals with major beauty brands.
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Opinion‘The Amazon effect, excess space and the pandemic are driving retail evolution’
If we cast our minds back 20 years or more, most brands had very few standalone sites, preferring to operate via wholesale or concessions in department stores.
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Retail VoiceBrand health and your business: is your brand fit for the future?
Brands must ensure they inspire excitement and a sense of belonging to stay relevant, says Richie Heron, vice-president for product methodology at Toluna.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Could sustainability labels spark a better future for fashion?
As H&M becomes the first major retailer to add sustainability credentials to individual items of clothing in partnership with the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), Retail Week explores what the move could mean for the fashion industry.
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NewsAsda and Co-op partner with Unilever on refillable packaging trials
Both Asda and the Co-op are partnering with Unilever on a new refillable packaging trial, featuring some of the FMCG giant’s biggest brands.
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DataData: 84% of retail staff say pandemic has damaged their mental health
A new survey has found that the mental health of retail staff has been among the worst affected by occupation in the UK, with issues around burnout and financial pressures particularly prevalent.
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NewsCarrefour launches customer data platform for third-party brands
Grocery giant Carrefour, one of the world’s biggest retailers, has unveiled a shopper data, personalisation and media platform designed to enhance customer insight and relationships.
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NewsH&M sales rise despite European closures
H&M recorded strong sales in the second quarter despite the impact of the pandemic on various markets.
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NewsTesco rejoins BRC at ‘important moment for retail’
Tesco has rejoined the British Retail Consortium (BRC) three years after quitting the trade association.
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NewsBoohoo records surge in first quarter sales despite international ‘uncertainty’
Boohoo has posted a strong uplift in sales during its first quarter against strong comparitives, with the US and UK driving momentum.
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NewsFurlough and rates relief to be wound down despite England lockdown extension
The final measures of easing England out of lockdown has been delayed until July 19, but calls for business rates relief and the furlough scheme to be extended have been rejected.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What will it take to win the rapid-delivery grocery race?
Since the start of the pandemic, the number of rapid delivery grocery startups has exploded. Who will win the race to corner this emerging market?
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AnalysisRevealed: The secrets of successful store managers
Retail Week’s latest report delves into what makes an exceptional store manager and the role they play in empowering frontline staff to deliver outstanding service.
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NewsJD Sports braced for shareholder revolt over ‘inappropriate’ Cowgill bonus
JD Sports is bracing itself for a possible shareholder revolt after paying bonuses to senior staff such as Peter Cowgill despite refusing to refund millions in government support.
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NewsDFS and Dunelm founders recognised in Queen’s Birthday honours list
DFS founder Lord Kirkham and Dunelm founder Bill Adderley have both been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday honours list, alongside six other retailers.
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NewsTed Baker losses deepen as Covid hampers turnaround
Fashion retailer Ted Baker has reported deepening losses and falling revenues in its full year results, leading to the board deciding against paying out a dividend.
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Opinion‘Businesses cannot succeed if the world around them isn’t thriving’
There has never been a more critical time to galvanise greater action from responsible businesses.