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NewsPrimark’s new Philadelphia store ‘important milestone’ in retailer’s US expansion
Primark’s US boss has labelled its Philadelphia location an “important milestone” in its American expansion after the fashion retailer opened its 13th store since entering the country in 2015.
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NewsNext boss hits out at ‘insane’ policy blocking temporary foreign lorry drivers
Next boss Lord Wolfson has labelled the government’s immigration policy “insane” and said that retail “desperately needs drivers” in order to stop the ongoing crisis.
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NewsWHSmith warns on future profit uncertainty despite high street and travel rebound
WHSmith said it expects the outcome for the year to August 31 to be ahead of expectation after an uptick in high street and travel trading, yet warned ongoing uncertainty could impact profits in future.
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InterviewInterview: Gail’s boss Tom Molnar on high street survival and sustainable sourdough
The chief executive of high street bakery chain Gail’s Tom Molnar explains how the business has survived the pandemic and how his love of surfing has informed his commitment to sustainability.
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DataData: Fall in shop prices slows as supply chain disruption begins to bite
While shop prices fell in the month of August, deflation eased for the period as experts warned of looming inflation due to wider macroeconomic issues, such as the ongoing supply chain issues.
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GalleryElectric go-karts, arts fairs and whisky tours: Six innovative uses for empty department stores
The department store format has suffered badly over the last five years, with the vast majority of stores which have closed still standing empty. Retail Week looks at six innovative uses of former department store space both from the UK and internationally.
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NewsSuper shed numbers surge across UK as online boom sparks expansion
The shift to online shopping during lockdown has driven an explosion in demand for warehouse space, with 15 million sq ft of ‘super sheds’ built across the UK in 2020.
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NewsMarks & Spencer pulls suits from half its stores as demand slumps
M&S has stopped stocking suits across more than half of its 245 larger-format stores as the retailer responds to the rise in demand for more casual clothing.
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NewsAsda owners plan to roll out 300 petrol station stores
Asda’s new owners the Issa brothers are planning to ramp up the grocer’s petrol station footprint to 300 stores following a successful trial of five Asda On the Move shops.
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InterviewInterview: How Eric Mazillier uses a ‘sports mindset’ to lead Decathlon UK
Sitting in the cafe located within Decathlon’s outlet in Surrey Quays, Eric Mazillier explains that he usually cycles almost 30km a day, but on the morning of our interview he had avoided the trip because it was beginning to rain.
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Retail VoiceBuilding business resilience with AI in fulfilment
The impact of the pandemic has forced retailers to rethink their fulfilment strategy – and AI should be at the heart of it, says Akash Gupta, CTO at GreyOrange.
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Future LeadersHow to tackle the ageism problem plaguing retail workforces
In part two of our exploration of the ageism problem blighting UK business, Retail Week Be Inspired shares the practical steps and expert advice retail leaders and their teams can adopt to engage and empower older staff. Read part one here.
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NewsDepartment store numbers plunge 83% since collapse of BHS
More than 80% of the UK’s department stores have been lost since the demise of BHS and many former branches still lie empty.
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Opinion‘Expect more deals to come in grocery retail’
It is undeniable that the grocery sector is white hot with both opportunity and activity.
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NewsEG Group profits and sales soar as it eyes Leon expansion
EG Group has reported soaring profits and sales for its second quarter, driven by strong trading in its grocery branch and the continued growth of its foodservice arm.
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NewsPrettyLittleThing appoints Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague
PrettyLittleThing has announced former Love Island contestant Molly-Mae Hague will be its new creative director.
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NewsRetailers warn of Christmas supply disruption amid worker shortages
Retail leaders have urged the UK government to tackle ongoing worker shortages as fears mount over supply chain disruption this Christmas.
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NewsIncoming Frasers boss Murray in line for potential £100m bonus
Incoming Frasers chief executive Michael Murray could pocket up to £100m in bonuses if he more than doubles the group’s share price.
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AnalysisTourism to localism – how retailers in prime cities are shifting strategies
Following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, “freedom” may have arrived in the UK – but tourists have not. Indeed, it could take years for the volume of visitors, particularly those from Asia, to return to pre-pandemic levels. So how can prime cities like London adapt and innovate to win more spend from domestic consumers?
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VideoRetail Question Time: Climate change and the consumer
Climate change and sustainability have rocketed up the retail agenda and will be in the spotlight even more in the run-up to the COP26 conference later this year. Dixons Carphone group sustainability director Moira Thomas and sustainable business strategic adviser Mike Barry, former director of sustainable business at Marks & Spencer, discuss the implications for shoppers and retailers.