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AnalysisSeven steps to become the leader colleagues and customers demand
Industry executives and experts recently gathered at Retail Week’s Virtual Leaders’ Summit to explore what it means to be a leader in retail today. Tune in to their thought-provoking lectures for free on-demand here.
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NewsSainsbury’s joins Primark and M&S in extending pre-Christmas opening hours
Grocery giant Sainsbury’s is set to extend its opening hours in the run-up to Christmas, joining rivals Aldi and Waitrose in making the move.
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NewsChancellor unveils new £4bn ‘levelling-up fund’ as part of spending review
The chancellor of the exchequer has unveiled plans for a £4bn “levelling-up fund” as part of his spending review today.
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NewsScS names ex-Holland & Barrett boss Carson as new chief executive
ScS has named former Holland & Barrett boss Steve Carson as its new chief executive to succeed the retiring David Knight.
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NewsCo-op expands robot home-delivery service
The Co-op is expanding its robot home-delivery service and revealed plans to offer online delivery and click and collect from 1,000 stores by the end of the year.
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NewsKingfisher buys home improvement services marketplace NeedHelp
Kingfisher has acquired home improvement services marketplace NeedHelp as the group ramps up plans to become “more digital and service orientated”.
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AnalysisDeep dive: How to think like a pureplay and survive the online sales shift
The time of the pandemic has been, for retail, the time of the pureplay – or at least a definitive switch to online.
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AnalysisWatch: Who won the battle of the Christmas ads?
This year more than most, people have been looking forward to the beginning of Christmas ad season. We’ve had the return of Kevin the Carrot, John Lewis giving a little love and racist comments surrounding the Sainsbury’s ad. But which offerings have hit the mark?
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Retail VoiceSix marketing trends that will make you rethink your Christmas strategy
It’s clear that this year’s Christmas shopping season is different from any other.
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AnalysisThree ways retailers can get Brexit-ready ahead of December 31
RWRC’s Supply Chain 2021 report covers ways in which retailers must transform their strategies to sustain growth and achieve success - making operations Brexit-proof is one of them.
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NewsPets at Home boss eyes future growth from ‘boom’ in pet ownership
Pets at Home boss Peter Pritchard insists the business can capitalise on a “baby boom” of pet owners amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Opinion‘The clock is ticking on Boohoo’s agenda for change’
Boohoo has been embroiled in scandal this year and has set out an “agenda for change” that will supposedly turn things around – but what will it really take for the business to undo years of ignorance?
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NewsAO boss Roberts: ‘It’s a daily fight for product’
AO boss John Roberts has admitted the business is facing a “daily fight” to source electrical products as supply chains adapt with the coronavirus crisis and Britain’s exit from the EU.
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NewsAO.com back in the black as sales soar
Pureplay electricals specialist AO.com has reported a profit in the first half of the financial year off the back of “strong” revenue growth and greater customer demand.
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NewsPets at Home sales grow as Covid costs drag down profits
Pets at Home reported growth in like-for-like sales in the first half of the financial year, although underlying profits were hit by costs associated with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsJD Sports enters talks with Debenhams over rescue bid
Sports fashion retailer JD Sports has entered exclusive talks with Debenhams over a rescue bid that could secure the future of the struggling department store chain.
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Retail VoiceTwo global retailers driving growth by putting customers first
In retail, the only constant is change. Regular disruptors, constantly changing consumer habits and an ever-evolving privacy landscape have made it difficult for retailers to keep up.
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Retail VoiceFive ways retailers and suppliers must collaborate for consumer benefit
As the industry continues to navigate the pandemic, partnerships have never been as crucial. Precima director Martin Black reveals what new research tells us about where retailer–supplier collaboration practices are lagging and how businesses can turn it to their advantage.
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AnalysisSolving the online profitability challenge: lessons from Sainsbury’s, Next and more
In Retail Week’s new report, Counting the cost: solving the online profitability challenge, we reveal how to ensure your ecommerce model is both profitable and future-proofed.
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