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AnalysisAnalysis: The major business benefits of ethical retailing
Morality in retail is under scrutiny like never before and shoppers are increasingly concerned by the impact their choices have on the planet.
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NewsStore planning applications fall 9% as online competitors dent development interest
The number of planning applications to build new shops dropped 9% during the past 12 months, marking the seventh consecutive year of decline.
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OpinionThis week in retail: In turbulent times, seek inspiration from a legend
As the extent of Brexit’s impact on consumer confidence is debated, we seek inspiration from a retail legend in these turbulent times.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail News on BHS, shop building applications and Hobbs
Retail round-up: BHS's remaining 114 shops to shut, shop building applications plunged 9% in 2015 and Hobbs’ earnings soar 18%.
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NewsAnalysis: What the MPs' report on BHS' demise means for retail
Tycoon Sir Philip Green has been savaged by MPs for his role in the collapse of department store chain BHS earlier this year.
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NewsSir Philip Green's knighthood under review after BHS collapse
Former BHS owner Sir Philip Green’s knighthood is being reviewed in the aftermath of the department store chain’s collapse.
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AnalysisProfile: Chris Walker, the Lidl lifer charged with reviving Asda's supermarkets
As far as looking for a new challenge is concerned, Asda’s new vice president of supermarkets Chris Walker couldn’t have found a much tougher one.
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OpinionOpinion: Smartphones mean the digital retail tipping point has arrived
One of the first big internet businesses was Freeserve, launched in 1998 when the internet boom had started.
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OpinionOpinion: The armchair statistician knows nothing of diversity in the UK
How did we, including politicians, pollsters, betting markets and pundits, misread the mood of the nation so spectacularly when it comes to Brexit?
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AnalysisAnalysis: The growing retail potential of the Iranian market
Uncertainty in Europe means UK retailers could look further afield for expansion. Could Iran be the next Middle East retail hotspot?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Where Poundland fits in the Steinhoff big picture
Steinhoff has rarely been out of the retail headlines this year yet surprisingly little is known of the South African retail giant.
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AnalysisIn quotes: Sports Direct slammed in BIS Committee report
Sports Direct has been condemned by MPs over its working practices by the Business Innovation and Skills committee. Retail Week picks out key quotes from the report.
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OpinionBlog: How Hermes' transport network is helping war-torn countries
Hermes’ transport connections are being used to help displaced families and refugees in Syria and Iraq, writes head of marketing Joanne Morley.
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NewsSainsbury's £1.4bn acquisition of Argos approved by competition watchdog
Sainsbury’s £1.4bn acquisition of Argos owner Home Retail Group has moved a step closer after being approved by the competition authorities.
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NewsBHS: Administrators to close 30 more stores, putting 700 jobs at risk
BHS’s administrators will shutter another 30 of the collapsed retailer’s stores by the end of July, leaving hundreds of jobs in the balance.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers make the most of Wi-Fi analytics?
How can retailers make the most of Wi-Fi analytics?
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Future LeadersCome and Be Inspired at our brand new conference
To help engage the next generation of female retail talent, Retail Week is hosting a Be Inspired conference on November 9.
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NewsAgenda: Updates from Apple, McColl's and the latest consumer confidence data
Retail Week looks to the next seven days with updates from Apple and McColl’s, plus the latest consumer confidence data all on the agenda.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Asda and Aldi battle, and retailers hit by PM's pay plan
Retail round-up: Asda opposes Aldi supermarket in Newton Abbot, and new Prime Minister Theresa May's corporate pay pledge
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NewsMPs to 'hold Ashley's feet to the fire' over working practices
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley has been condemned by MPs over working practices at the retailer.