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VideoThe Retail Week: Black Friday footfall, fulfilment and the future
As Black Friday enters its home straight, news editor James Wilmore, content editor Nicola Harrison and reporter Luke Tugby chew over the Black Friday fat.
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OpinionOpinion: Where’s the mad Black Friday rush on Oxford Street?
It’s meant to be the biggest day in the retail calendar but a visit to Oxford Street today felt sombre compared to the build up to Black Friday.
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Report StoreOpening Up Retail Email Engagement
How retailers can ensure their email marketing is well received by shoppers
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NewsFootfall drops on Black Friday morning as shoppers move online
Footfall fell across the UK during the first four hours of Black Friday trading as shoppers opted to hunt online for cut-price promotions.
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OpinionBlog: Hermes gets behind Project Paddington to support those in need
Project Paddington works with schoolchildren and UK businesses to donate soft toys to children affected by the ongoing refugee crisis.
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VideoWatch: How Westfield London aims to tempt Black Friday shoppers into stores
How one of the biggest UK shopping centres is aiming to draw customers away from shopping for deals online to visit physical stores.
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NewsPayment technology firm Splitit sets its sights on UK retailers
Israeli payment firm Splitit seeks to expand its international reach to allow UK retailers to pay for items in monthly instalments.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize property director steps down to volunteer in Africa
Monsoon Accessorize property director Holly Ledson is stepping down to carry out charity work in Africa, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionDrone delivery: it’s not a question of if, but when and how
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the cycling shoes you ordered. The barriers to mainstream drone delivery are lowering.
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NewsTopman gives one Black Friday customer free shopping every hour
Topman is celebrating Black Friday by giving one customer an hour the chance to win their entire shopping basket for free.
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OpinionOpinion: How Tesco learned lessons to pass this morning's Black Friday test
If there were lessons to be learned from Black Friday 2014, the early signs suggest Tesco has done plenty of homework over the last 12 months.
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NewsFindel directors bid to block Sports Direct gaining seat on its board
Findel’s directors have made a bid to block Mike Ashley from getting a Sports Direct representative elected to the home shopping retailer’s board.
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NewsOasis swings to full-year profit as move upmarket bears fruit
Oasis has swung to its first full-year profit in three years after a higher quality clothing offer helped it win back customers and boost sales.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales boosted from Black Friday build up
John Lewis has reported its biggest sales week of the year to date as the department store group built trading momentum up to Black Friday.
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VideoWatch: First look in Tesco stores as Black Friday 2015 launches
Tesco shows it has learned lessons from previous years as customers line up outside stores in Surrey Quays and Orpington, which opened at 5am.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Black Friday and Oasis
Retail news round-up on November 27, 2015: Black Friday kicks off in the UK with a slow start and Oasis records profit for the first time in three years.
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NewsConsumer confidence dips in November despite interest in major purchases
Consumer confidence dipped in November despite shoppers showing an increased tendency to purchase big-ticket furniture and electricals items.
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NewsDebenhams unveils £250m worth of Black Friday promotions
Debenhams has unveiled £250m worth of Black Friday deals as the retailer prepares for a 600% increase in online sales across the next 24 hours.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Target's turnaround plan on track in US
As Walmart delivered an encouraging domestic performance, fellow giant Target has brought optimism to US retail with its third-quarter results.
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OpinionBlog: Are you ready for peak trading now and in the future?
We share our top tips for retailers on last-minute preparation for this year and looking beyond 2015 to the changing nature of peak trading.