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NewsFashion retailers suffer in face of September heatwave
Fashion retailers’ sales were hit badly by last month’s unseasonably hot weather, according to new figures.
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NewsBusiness confidence overall rebounds to pre-Brexit levels
Confidence among UK businesses has returned to pre-EU referendum levels, helped by growing optimism for the UK economy, according to latest figures.
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NewsRetail diary: Japanese queue-beating and Sainsbury’s new cheese ‘Gary’
Sainsbury’s makes vegan cheese a brie-ality, Apple accessories firm markets new Mac-scented candle and Japan negates the need to queue.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five lessons retailers can learn from Metro Bank
Metro Bank was founded only in early 2010, but the company’s fresh approach to financial services has shaken up the banking industry.
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AnalysisInfographic: John Lewis MD's departure, plus the latest retail stats
The week in words and numbers, October 7, 2016: John Lewis boss Andy Street on his departure to run for Mayor of the West Midlands.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers increase conversions online?
How can retailers increase conversions online?
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VideoThe Retail Week: Tesco on the front foot, mixed homewares and fashion ahead
This week the team discuss the rebounding fortunes of Tesco, mixed results in furniture and homeware and look ahead to results next week.
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NewsRetail headhunter Clarity appoints Lucy Harris as partner
Executive search specialist Clarity has strengthened its team with the recruitment of former Heidrick & Struggles retail head Lucy Harris.
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NewsAgenda: WHSmith, N Brown and Ted Baker post financial results
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days in the industry with updates from WHSmith, N Brown and Ted Baker on the agenda.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on September sales, Walmart and more
Retail news round-up: Hot weather drags fashion sales in September, Walmart cuts profit forecast, and supermarket theft in Australia
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OpinionBlog: Why aren't we personalising delivery options?
Personalisation has been the buzzword for the past year. Retailers are investing to tailor the product and content each shopper sees.
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AnalysisHow will Amber Rudd's immigration plans affect retail?
In her speech at the Conservative Party conference this week Home Secretary Amber Rudd made reducing net migration a central theme.
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NewsAmazon to open Northants fulfilment centre, creating 300 new jobs
Amazon has unveiled plans to open a new fulfilment centre in Daventry next year to meet demand for its growing Marketplace arm.
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NewsNext takes over old BHS site at Intu in Newcastle
Next has taken over the former BHS store located in Newcastle’s Intu Metrocentre, opening an 85,000 sq ft site for the fashion retailer.
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GalleryIn pictures: Westfield wows Big Apple with World Trade Center mall
The Mall at the World Trade Center was destroyed in the September 11 terrorist attacks, but has now risen anew.
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NewsBlack Friday and Cyber Monday web spend to hit £5bn thanks to mobile
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are set to rake in £5bn online over a five-day period, with mobile comprising the majority of etail sales.
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GalleryIn pictures: Aldi expands fashion offering with discount autumn range
Discount supermarket Aldi has launched an autumn/winter clothing range in a bid to tap into the grocers’ share of the fashion market.
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GalleryStore gallery: Polo Ralph Lauren adds meaning to 'lifestyle' on Regent Street
The arrival of preppy apparel brand Polo Ralph Lauren on London’s Regent Street helps to define what lifestyle retail is all about.
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OpinionOpinion: Could Facebook Marketplace herald the fast fashion of the future?
Peer-to-peer advertising platform Facebook Marketplace launches this week in the UK, US, Australia and New Zealand.
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NewsDunelm like-for-likes slip in ‘unusually warm’ first quarter
Homewares retailer Dunelm has revealed a drop in its first-quarter like-for-likes as “unusually warm weather” dampened store footfall.