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InterviewInterview: Debenhams Group chief executive Dan Finley on being the right man for the job
After a busy six months since he was named chief executive boss Dan Finley gives us his first sit-down interview since taking on the role, telling Retail Week why he, above anyone else, is the right man for the job
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NewsWaitrose to open first new full-line supermarket in seven years
Waitrose has announced it is set to open its first new full-line supermarket in seven years in North Bristol in 2027.
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NewsMinimum wage rises and improving Gen Z outlook drive strengthening consumer sentiment
A rise in minimum wages has buoyed consumer sentiment, with the financial outlook for Gen Z customers in particular improving.
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AnalysisHow AO is planning to keep momentum with products, services, and overhauling mobile
Following full-year results of strong revenue growth and a record profit before tax performance, AO’s chief executive and founder John Roberts talks to Retail Week about its recent performance and the steps it has been taking to cement itself as a trusted, growing retailer.
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NewsPrimark orders staff back to the office
Primark has cut down on the number of days staff in selected teams spend working from home.
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Opinion‘Oxford Street pedestrianisation should herald an era of more shopping and less schlepping’
Cutting traffic from the famous shopping street would be good news but more is needed to ensure it retains an ability to draw the crowds in the long term, believes Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald
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NewsDarren Blackhurst returns to Asda in senior role
Supermarket veteran Darren Blackhurst has been appointed as chief commercial officer, food, at Asda.
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NewsMatalan improves profitability as turnaround gets underway
Matalan has improved underlying profitability but its executive chair has said there’s “more work to do” as it accelerates its transformation.
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NewsBoots CMO departs after four years
Boots’ chief marketing officer is stepping down from his role following a four and a half year stint.
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NewsMarks & Spencer locks down school uniform prices
Marks & Spencer has kept the lid on school uniform prices for the fifth year in a row.
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NewsOcado expands partnership with Catalan retailer
Technology and retail company Ocado Group is expanding its partnership with Catalan retailer Bon Preu.
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NewsAO profits surge as membership scheme boosts performance
Online electricals specialist AO.com has reported increased annual sales and profits, helped by a raft of initiatives.
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Opinion‘A new way to shop is integrating the best of physical and online worlds’
The arrival of ‘discovery commerce’ means what people love about going to the shops can be replicated online, believes Accenture Song’s Sarah Lambert
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NewsCo-op launches promotion to thank customers for support after cyber attack
The Co-op has today launched a promotion for members to “express gratitude” to those “who have shown their support to the business” while it dealt with the disruption of a cyber attack.
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NewsJohn Lewis orders commercial teams to work from home less
Department store group John Lewis has told some staff they must spend more time in the office or other working locations and less time working from home, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryRefined and reimagined: The Cotswold Company’s ‘Gentle Renovation’ in Knutsford
The Cotswold Co has converted a former bank into its latest showroom in Knutsford.
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NewsJohn Lewis names former M&S director as new chief customer officer
Department store group John Lewis has turned to Marks & Spencer to recruit a new chief customer officer.
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NewsBoots extends rapid delivery service to midnight across selected stores
Boots is expanding its on-demand delivery service of health and beauty products until midnight across 10 of its busiest stores.
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NewsPoundland outlines restructuring plan to kick-start turnaround
Value specialist Poundland intends to make sweeping changes to its business as it seeks to recover following poor trading.