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NewsAO.com back in the black as Covid drives soaring sales and profits
Pureplay electricals specialist AO.com has reported a return to operating profit driven by a surge in sales and EBITDA.
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Retail VoiceAddressing skills gaps with social mobility and apprenticeships
Easing of lockdown rules has driven a rise in the need for recruitment – apprenticeships are an ideal way to support this drive, says Jemma Hall, senior business development manager at Lifetime Training
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AnalysisDeep dive: Virtuous circle – how retail is cashing in on the resale and rental economy
From Depop to MusicMagpie to Ikea’s Buy Back scheme, the second-hand economy has proliferated over the past decade, but it is only during the last year or two that its business models have really begun to resonate with consumers and retailers alike.
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AnalysisWhy Pinterest, TikTok and Snap are all betting big on social commerce
As consumers continue to embrace online shopping, social media sites are finding new ways to encourage online purchases. Retail Week analyses how three leading social media platforms are enticing users to buy.
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NewsDecathlon adds Adidas and Speedo to its arsenal in shift to marketplace model
Decathlon UK will expand its website to include products from new brands in a fresh bid to help make sport more accessible to its customers.
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OpinionTesco’s Jason Tarry: ‘We need change in law to protect retail staff from abuse’
Retail workers need greater protection from abuse, threats of violence and assault. That is the conclusion from the Home Affairs Committee report this week on violence and abuse against retail workers, and what we at Tesco are campaigning for.
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NewsStudio’s boss says home improvement trend continuing as full-year profits soar
The digital value retail business reported a stellar increase in revenues as consumers headed online in their droves during the pandemic.
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NewsAsda wades into on-demand grocery battle with new one-hour Express Delivery service
Asda has become the latest established supermarket to move into the rapid grocery delivery space with the launch of its one-hour Express Delivery service.
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Dixons Carphone swings into the black as boss hails strong year
Dixons Carphone has swung back into profit and reported soaring sales as boss Alex Baldock hailed the retailer’s strong performance in the financial year.
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NewsGovernment opens business rates revaluation consultation
The government is seeking input on its plans to increase the regularity of business rates revaluations.
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NewsUK retail profits forecast to shrink by £8bn by 2025
UK retailers will see profits fall as the move towards ecommerce is accelerated by the pandemic.
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AnalysisRevving up: How forecourts are setting a new direction in travel retail
The rise of the staycation, localism and increased use of electric vehicles are set to transform how shoppers use forecourts. How are retailers and operators looking to respond?
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NewsBroadgate retail offering boosted by Lewis Hamilton-backed vegan restaurant
British Land’s Broadgate site has been given a fresh retail boost with the announcement of four new lettings, including a plant-based burger restaurant backed by Lewis Hamilton.
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DataRising prices on the horizon as retailers face increased disruption
Retail prices fell slightly faster in June compared with May, but this trend is not expected to last as retailers battle rising costs.
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Retail VoiceWhy we need to pull our weight when it comes to social mobility
Retailers are lagging behind when it comes to social mobility, and need to do more to encourage an inclusive working culture, says Chris Brook-Carter, CEO of Retail Trust
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Burberry’s golden era over with Marco Gobbetti’s exit?
As Burberry boss Marco Gobbetti exits, Retail Week takes a look at the tenure of the man brought in to save Britain’s iconic luxury brand.
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NewsPolice crackdown needed to protect shopworkers, say MPs
Police are failing to protect shopworkers against a rise in abuse in recent years and over the course of the pandemic, a new government report has found.
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NewsBoots launches new Online Doctor service
Boots has launched an online consultation service for customers that will address 45 non-urgent health conditions.
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DataWhy checkout must change: six charts revealing how consumers want to pay online
How can retailers give today’s consumers the online checkout process they expect while following the latest compliance?
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NewsGovernment resumes ‘war room’ calls with grocers over driver shortages
The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) this morning held the first Food Resilience Industry Forum call since April in response to growing concerns in Whitehall over the effects of a national shortage of HGV drivers.