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NewsJohn Lewis pivots to be ‘for all life’s moments’ with product, stores and positioning shift
John Lewis is to pitch itself as the go-to retailer “for all life’s moments”, relaunching its own brand, changing the way it merchandises and piloting new store formats to reflect its new focus.
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NewsDiscount grocery start-up Motatos raises £33m for UK expansion
Sweden-based discount ecommerce grocer Motatos has raised £33m in its latest round of seed funding with plans to expand its operations in the UK and Germany.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet promotes from within to replace departing chief executive
Notonthehighstreet has promoted from within in order to replace departing chief executive Claire Davenport.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things you need to know about value giant Poundland
Despite rolling out a multi-price strategy, Poundland is leaning back into its eponymous £1 price point as the cost-of-living crisis mounts for customers. But how is the retailer equipped to handle declining consumer spend and confidence as a recession looms?
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Opinion‘Asda is hitting the road in convenience retailing – the £600m Co-op deal proves it’
Both Asda and the Co-op have gained from the sale of the latter’s petrol forecourts to the big-four grocer, but one looks more likely to benefit in the long term than the other, writes Hugh Radojev
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NewsEG Group profits slump as cost of living and inflation take their toll
EG Group profits for the second quarter slumped, despite surging sales, as the cost-of-living crisis and inflationary environment took their toll.
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NewsTruss plans to cut business rates in face of energy crisis
Conservative leadership candidate Liz Truss has been in talks with industry lobbyists over plans to slash business rates
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DataFootfall boosted by brighter weather in August
Footfall strengthened across retail destinations in August, driven by better weather conditions
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NewsJohn Lewis to offer free staff meals as it recruits 10,000 seasonal workers
John Lewis and Waitrose will offer free food to workers throughout the Christmas trading period to help with the cost-of-living crisis
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OpinionDr Martens product chief: ‘There’s no character or soul in looking to please everyone’
Rather than relying solely on its heritage, Dr Martens is working with disruptive brands and reaching new audiences to stay relevant, writes chief product officer Adam Meek
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Retail VoiceTop three tips for dealing with post-Covid rental woes
From being open and transparent to having a well-thought-out forecast, there are certain key factors to keep in mind when undergoing discussions around the Covid Rent Arrears Arbitration scheme, writes FRP’s Phil Reynolds
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NewsSainsbury’s to remove best before dates from hundreds more products
Sainsbury’s has revealed plans to remove best before dates on hundreds more products in a bit to help shoppers cut food waste.
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NewsVery launches new Everyday value range as cost of living mounts
Very has launched a value own-brand range to help shoppers combat the growing cost of living crisis.
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NewsAsda seals £438m deal for Co-op’s petrol forecourt business
Asda has confirmed plans to buy the Co-op’s portfolio of 132 petrol station forecourts in a £438m deal.
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GalleryIn pictures: Great food halls from around the world
As Selfridges’ new owners formally take the keys to the legendary department store business, one of their priorities is to modernise the food hall at the Oxford Street flagship.
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Retail VoiceFour tech solutions to supply chain disruptions
With disruptions across the supply chain continuing to challenge order fulfilment it is more important than ever that retailers gain some independence from external factors, says Comarch’s Joanna Dobrzyńska
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NewsShop prices hit record high as retail urges new prime minister to ease cost burden
Shop prices have hit a new record high as retailers struggle to shoulder the burden of mounting cost pressures.
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AnalysisData: JD Sports vs Frasers Group – two sports retail titans square up
The rivalry between JD Sports and Frasers Group – formerly Sports Direct – is one of the longest-running in UK retail. Now with fresh blood at the helm of both empires and expansion plans on the horizon, which is best placed to take the lead?
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NewsRevolution Beauty share trading suspended as results delayed
Trading in shares of AIM-listed Revolution Beauty is to be suspended this week
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NewsNext investment in Joules in doubt following profit warning
A potential investment by Next in embattled fashion retailer Joules may not go ahead in the wake of the latter’s most recent profit warning