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NewsThe Body Shop returns to ethical roots as fourth quarter like-for-likes slide
The Body Shop is launching a fresh ethics push after its boss pledged the retailer would become the world’s most sustainable business.
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NewsEx-Sainsbury's boss Justin King slams 'unfair' business rates bills
Former Sainsbury’s boss Justin King has labelled business rates as a bigger problem for British retailers than the corporation tax scandal.
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NewsAgenda: Asda to reveal its fourth-quarter trading update
Retail Week looks ahead to next week with a fourth-quarter trading update from big four grocery giant Asda on the agenda.
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AnalysisInfographic: Sales densities soar at Aldi plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, February 12, 2016: The Co-operative becomes the fastest growing non-discount grocer, plus more.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How to ensure your store revamp turns a profit
How can a retailer ensure its store revamp turns a profit?
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Supergroup, Sainsbury’s and Kroger
Retail news round-up on February 12, 2016: Supergroup founder offloads stake to finance divorce settlement and Kroger looks to buy Fresh Market.
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NewsFast-track entry into New York Fashion Week shows with Apple Watch
New York Fashion Week attendees will be able to bypass queues using a digital check-in app created by GPS Radar for the Apple Watch.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail chiefs who have been hired for Government roles
As Waitrose boss Mark Price prepares to take up the role of trade minister, we look at other retail chiefs who have held Government roles.
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NewsOcado installs 4G technology in automated warehouses to drive efficiency
Ocado has integrated a wireless mobile network into its automated warehouses, enabling pick-and-pack robots to communicate more effectively.
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NewsBoden carries out 3D body scans of shoppers to increase sizing accuracy
Boden has joined with fashion tech firm Sizemic to conduct 3D body scans on 200 women to find out average size and shape of its customers.
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NewsFashion giant Gap defends itself over 'opaque' tax practice claims
Fashion retailer Gap has rejected claims that its tax practices are “opaque”, saying it is a taxpayer in “good standing” in the UK.
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NewsCMA denies it is poised to ban buy-one-get-one-free grocery deals
The competition watchdog has rebuffed media reports that it was poised to ban supermarkets from using buy-one-get-one-free deals.
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NewsAnalysis: Was Tesco right to take full ownership of Harris + Hoole?
Three years after buying into Harris + Hoole alongside venture partners the Tolley family, Tesco has acquired the remainder of the business.
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OpinionOpinion: What the rise of the robots means for retail jobs
As retail faces the living wage bill hike, could a robotic workforce become a reality, solving productivity and profit issues?
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NewsSainsbury’s to scrap multi-buy promotions by the summer
Sainsbury’s will axe “the vast majority” of its multi-buy promotions by the summer in favour of investing in regular low prices.
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NewsAustralian activewear brand Lorna Jane muscles into the UK market
Australian activewear brand Lorna Jane has opened its first store in the UK with a flagship in Covent Garden, London.
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NewsCompetition regulator set to crack down on supermarket pricing tactics within weeks
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reportedly finalising plans to take action against supermarkets for misleading customers with confusing pricing and promotions.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What impact has the 5p plastic bag levy had in England?
It’s just four months since the 5p plastic bag charge was introduced in England. Retail Week looks at what impact the levy has had.
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OpinionOpinion: Chief customer roles underpin how shoppers think about retail
News Asda has hired Saatchi & Saatchi X founder Andy Murray as chief customer officer once again casts a spotlight on this very modern role.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on supermarkets, Ikea and Amazon
Retail news round-up on February 11, 2016: Watchdog to ban misleading offers by supermarkets, Ikea recalls Lock and Hyby lamps and Amazon's share buy back.