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NewsFrasers director leaves over conflict of interest concerns
One of Frasers Group’s non-executive directors is to leave after just a few months in the post.
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NewsAsda strike looms in the New Year as union votes for formal ballot
Asda is facing the looming prospect of a strike by distribution warehouse staff in the New Year, after workers voted to move to a formal strike ballot.
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NewsLandsec ups stake in Bluewater as retail values and rents stabilise
Institutional landlord Landsec has upped its stake in shopping centre Bluewater and agreed to sell a share to co-owner M&G as Covid continues to stabilise retail values and rents.
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Retail VoiceTesting 1, 2, 3 – reducing the risk of marketing messaging
Greg Petro, chief executive of First Insight, highlights examples where brands have misjudged the mood and harmed their reputation.
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Opinion‘This Christmas may not be normal but it will still be merry, thanks to retailers’ prowess’
Asked about the outlook for Christmas, retailers always like to reply: “It will be on December 25.”
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NewsMarks & Spencer hires digital product chief to boost omnichannel strengths
Marks & Spencer has appointed its first chief digital product officer as it seeks to bolster its digital capabilities.
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NewsHush profits soar as Covid lockdowns fuel online sales surge
Hush has posted a surge in profits and sales after online revenues boomed during the first year of the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsWalmart accused of dumping 1 million toxic items into landfill every year
US retail titan Walmart has been accused of illegally dumping more than 1 million toxic items into landfills every year.
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NewsMissguided secures rescue deal from Alteri Investors
Alteri Investors has acquired a 50% stake in the struggling online fashion retailer Missguided, giving the brand the liquidity needed to ride out the ongoing supply chain crisis.
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DataData: Weekend footfall slumps as Omicron dampens last-minute Christmas sales
Surging cases of the Omicron variant have hit retail footfall and dampened any hopes of a sales surge on the last weekend before Christmas.
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NewsGrocery bosses fear staff shortages as Omicron cases soar
Food industry leaders have warned the surge of Omicron cases in the UK could lead to staff shortages, cancelled deliveries and store closures during the crucial Christmas and new year trading period.
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NewsMike Ashley mulls taking Frasers Group off the stock market
Frasers chief executive Mike Ashley is reportedly preparing to take the company private following a period of strong growth for the group’s brands.
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NewsAmazon teams up with Barclays to launch ‘buy now, pay later’ service
Amazon has partnered with Barclays to offer its UK customers a new buy now, pay later service.
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AnalysisFive unmissable insights from Retail Week Live to lead you into 2022
At Retail Week Live 2021, leaders from all corners of the sector spoke on topics such as sustainability, the future of work, customer-centricity and experience, as well as looking ahead to the metaverse, livestreaming and gaming
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Retail VoiceIt’s time to connect the dots between journeys, stores and operations
Mastering the detail in retail is key as we head into 2022, says Reint Jan Holterman, global product marketing manager for retail software at Diebold Nixdorf.
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InterviewBe Inspired: Beaverbrooks’ Anna Blackburn on becoming the first outsider to lead the family-run retailer
The first female boss of jewellery retailer Beaverbrooks, Anna Blackburn talks to Retail Week about her journey up the ranks.
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NewsTesco ramps up supply by rail in time for Christmas
Tesco has launched a new refrigerated rail freight service that will help it deliver seasonal lines in the run-up to Christmas.
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DataRetail sales rise in November as Black Friday boosts trade
Retail sales advanced in November when Black Friday helped stoke shopper demand.
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DataData: Confidence edges down as consumer interest in major purchases declines
The rising cost of living and the Omicron variant have led to a decrease in consumer confidence during the festive season.
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AnalysisThe 12 stories that rocked retail in 2021
2021 was a huge year for retail news. From surprise acquisitions and shock departures to new arrivals and supply chain woes, here are the stories that shook the industry