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DataData: Shop price inflation looms as supply chain crisis worsens
While shop prices fell in September, the rate of decline slowed following an increase in pressures from transport and commodity costs and labour shortages.
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OpinionTheo Paphitis: ‘Physical vs online is not the conversation any more – next stop, hybrid retailing’
There’s no doubt about it, the world has moved on and as we make it through to the other side there’s a new dawn for retail.
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NewsAsos to create 200 jobs at new Belfast tech hub
Fashion pureplay Asos plans to open a tech hub in Northern Ireland to support further growth.
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NewsCard Factory cuts losses as it targets omnichannel growth
Card Factory has reported a reduced first-half loss and said a transformation to an omnichannel model is under way.
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Opinion‘Regulation of online giants is one of the most important policy challenges of our time’
Regulation is not about constraining tech innovation, but sharing it more widely and increasing competition, says Michael Jary, senior adviser at OC&C Strategy Consultants.
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InterviewInterview: How direct to consumer business Paws plans to kick on after Fetch acquisition
New ecommerce business Paws launches this week to cater to the wellbeing needs of dogs and cats. Retail Week meets founder Graham Coxell to find out how the business plans to kick on after purchasing Fetch from Ocado earlier this year
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NewsAldi boss promises ‘business as usual’ at Christmas despite driver shortage
Aldi boss Giles Hurley has promised customers it will be “business as usual” over the festive period despite the ongoing squeeze on supply chains being caused by the chronic lack of HGV drivers.
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NewsRiver Island swings to a loss following pandemic store closures
River Island has reported a loss following a challenging 2020 as sales tumbled during periods of enforced store closures due to the pandemic.
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Opinion‘It will take more than temporary visas to get retail fleets motoring’
Making temporary visas available to overseas HGV drivers does not mean that there will be a rush to fill the vacancies. That may prove to be a forlorn hope, writes Retail Week executive editor, George MacDonald.
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NewsBoohoo unveils global supplier list as part of transparency pledge
Boohoo has published the names of around 1,100 factories it uses around the world following a pledge to share the list within 12 months of the Independent Review produced by Alison Levitt.
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NewsJD Sports snaps up stake in Hairburst as it takes aim at beauty market
JD Sports has taken a stake in online hair and beauty brand Hairburst, marking the sports retailer’s first foray into the beauty market.
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NewsAldi profits slip as it presses ahead with £1.3bn expansion plans
Aldi has suffered a dip in profits but plans to press ahead with an aggressive £1.3bn investment into the UK market over the next two years, as it targets 100 new stores.
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NewsTemporary visa scheme ‘will do little’ to tackle HGV driver shortages
The UK government has revealed plans to issue 10,500 temporary visas to lorry drivers and food industry workers as supply chain challenges and fuel shortages escalate.
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Report StoreThe 20 Most Trusted UK Retailers
Building loyalty and reputation – and why it matters more than ever
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DataRanking: The top 20 most trusted UK retailers
Exclusive Retail Week research reveals the UK’s top 20 most trusted retailers, as voted for by consumers.
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Retail VoiceData – the most valuable tool for any retailer to thrive
Smart use of data is the best way for retailers to bounce back, says Simon Brennan, vice president sales for Europe at Engage Hub
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AnalysisAnalysis: As Morrisons downsizes online, is the ecommerce food binge over?
Morrisons is scrapping store picking for online grocery deliveries from 50 of its supermarkets – a move that raised many an eyebrow following the rapid surge in ecommerce demand during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Opinion‘Asos and Primark’s ESG targets are on the right track, but time is running out’
The unveiling of sustainability strategies by Primark and Asos was touted as a potential landmark moment for the fashion sector. However, while both plans are admirable in their scope, Rosie Shepard argues that the targets set out may be too distant to make a difference.
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News‘Ten days to save Christmas’ as HGV driver shortage batters supply
Retailers have issued a stark warning to the government that it has just 10 days to save Christmas amid the ongoing lorry driver shortage.
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NewsSainsbury’s rolls out ‘first of its kind’ in-store lunch stand trial
Grocery giant Sainsbury’s has partnered with Wasabi, Leon and Itsu on a new range designed to make “lunchtime easier” for customers working from home or the office.