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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, high street sales, and more
Retail news round-up: BHS investigation to end by 2019, high street reports low January sales, and Screwfix opens 500th store in the UK
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why is Waitrose reshuffling its store teams?
Waitrose is bidding to create a more “flexible working model” in its shops by stripping out 180 store management level roles across the business.
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NewsToday in Retail: Waitrose shakes up store structure
After threatening to give staff bonuses a trim this year, the John Lewis Partnership has swung the axe once more.
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NewsInterview: How Rowan Gormley gave Majestic back its fizz
When Rowan Gormley took the driver’s seat at Majestic Wine almost two years ago, chairman Phil Wrigley claimed he’d handed him “the keys to the Ferrari”.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet’s technology boss Hugh Fahy exits
Notonthehighstreet.com’s chief technology officer Hugh Fahy has left the business just a year after joining the etailer, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionOpinion: ‘Like a Russian supermarket’ is a good thing
A rare opportunity to pen this missive from foreign climes, with your correspondent reporting in live from Moscow.
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NewsMove of the week: Richard Pennycook to leave the Co-op
This week’s move sees Richard Pennycook announce his departure from the Co-op, to be replaced as chief executive by Steve Murrells
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NewsAmazon rolls out Alexa ordering device for cars
Amazon has expanded its smart voice assistant technology into automobiles, allowing users to order products and control their smart home technology on the move.
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NewsBoohoo gets legal green light for Nasty Gal deal
Boohoo has secured court approval for its acquisition of US fashion retailer Nasty Gal and remains on track to complete the £16m deal by the end of this month.
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NewsDFS profits on track as half-year sales rise
DFS is confident its full-year profits will be in line with expectations after reporting a solid rise in half-year sales.
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NewsWaitrose plans job cuts as up to six stores to close
Waitrose plan to cut hundreds of jobs and close up to six stores as part of a shake-up.
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GalleryStore of the week: Primark on the Damrak, Amsterdam
The budget clothes chain has once again taken location to its heart, this time exuding everything Amsterdam in its new store on Damrak avenue.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Waitrose, Dunelm and more
Retail news round-up: Waitrose to close six stores, Dunelm warns price hikes and Debenhams announces new global partnership
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NewsGoogle and Yext to present keynote at Retail Week Live
Google and location data specialist and Retail Week Live partner Yext will present a joint keynote at this year’s conference.
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NewsToday in retail: Dunelm dips as market bites
Dunelm revealed slumping profits today as a challenging market, disrupted supply chain and an acquisition-laden half took its toll.
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VideoThe experience economy: How does M&S blend online and offline retail?
Marks and Spencer executive director Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne explains how the retailer intends to grow loyalty through an integrated retail experience.
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OpinionOpinion: The rise and rise of cross-border ecommerce
With all the uncertainties of recent years around globalisation and international trade, one thing remains absolutely certain: we will all continue to trade across borders.
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GalleryHow is Bunnings doing DIY retail differently?
Aussie DIY retailer Bunnings’ new St Albans store has a lot going for it, but there are a few ‘snags’ to overcome. John Ryan reports.
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NewsL’Oréal mulls selling off The Body Shop
French cosmetics giant L’Oréal is considering a €1bn sale of The Body Shop, according to reports.
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NewsGoogle partners with H&M’s Ivyrevel on 'Data Dress'
Google has teamed up with H&M-owned etailer Ivyrevel on a mobile app that will leverage data about a customer’s lifestyle to design a bespoke dress.