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NewsJD Sports mulls Debenhams rescue bid
JD Sports has emerged as a prospective bidder for the Debenhams and is understood to be running due diligence on the business.
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NewsStores might never reopen if lockdown extended, retail bosses warn
More than 60 high street bosses have signed a letter calling for the lockdown in England to not be extended beyond December 2.
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OpinionJulian Richer: ‘Questioning Sunak’s rates decision is not selling out retail’
Following Retail Week’s recent article about retailers squabbling like “cats in a bag”, I felt the need to write after some comments I made at the recent Confederation of British Industry (CBI) conference may have been misunderstood.
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NewsPret a Manger to launch hot dinner menu this week
Pret a Manger will launch a range of hot dinner options this week as it ramps up its response to the coronavirus crisis.
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Retail VoiceWhy digital innovation is less disruptive and easier than it sounds
Retail is an industry that has always needed to plan for the future. This is, after all, the sector that holds Christmas in July.
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VideoWatch: Sainsbury’s Christmas ads focus on food and family in uncertain times
Sainsbury’s is launching a trio of Christmas adverts this year focusing on family and nostalgia as the UK heads into an uncertain festive season.
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VideoWatch: Lidl pokes fun at other sentimental Christmas ads
Lidl’s Christmas campaign this year parodies its competitors in favour of “great Lidl products at great Lidl prices”.
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NewsHabitat to close flagship and relaunch in Sainsbury’s and Argos
Sainsbury’s-owned furniture brand Habitat is due for a reset over the coming months, including the closure of its iconic Tottenham Court Road store.
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NewsJD Sports’ Footasylum deal revived as CMA verdict quashed
JD Sports’ acquisition of Footasylum could be back on after the Competition and Markets Authority’s decision to block the deal was sensationally quashed.
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AnalysisAs ‘for sale’ sign is raised over Homebase who might be potential buyers?
Homebase has revealed it is up for sale after returning to profitability. We take a look at who could be in the running to acquire the DIY specialist.
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AnalysisWhy WHSmith boss Cowling sees ‘big opportunity’ from the pandemic
After a bruising year for both the high street and travel hubs amid the coronavirus pandemic, WHSmith suffered losses of £69m in the 12 months to August 31, compared with £155m profit last year.
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NewsNew Asda owners sell stake in EG Group empire
Asda’s new owners the Issa brothers have offloaded a stake worth hundreds of millions of pounds in their EG Group petrol forecourts business.
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AnalysisData: Why do retailers rank so poorly for social mobility?
Just two retailers – the Co-op and Superdrug – rank in the top 75 best employers for social mobility. Why is the sector failing to pull its weight?
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NewsFarfetch losses spiral despite sales gains
Farfetch has suffered widening losses during its third quarter despite a spike in sales.
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NewsWatch: John Lewis unveils ‘give a little love’ Christmas ad after Covid year
Department store business John Lewis and grocery stablemate Waitrose have launched “a Christmas ad like no other in a year like no other”.
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AnalysisAmazon versus the EU – what are the implications for retail?
The clash between the European Union and etail giant Amazon is a case of ethics versus big data.
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Future LeadersDave Lewis: ‘Doing good is good for business – but we need to do better’
Former Tesco chief executive and WWF chair Dave Lewis sat down with Retail Week editor Luke Tugby at the Virtual Leaders’ Summit to discuss how leaders can ensure that the retail sector really is the best it can be.
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AnalysisFive categories set to lose out during lockdown
When the second lockdown was revealed last week, British Retail Consortium boss Helen Dickinson deemed it a “nightmare before Christmas” for retail.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Sainsbury’s leadership team to offer acceleration and focus
Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has wasted little time stamping his mark on the business since he took over the reins from Mike Coupe in June.
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GalleryStore gallery: Inside Sainsbury’s new ‘neighbourhood hub’ format
Sainsbury’s is ramping up plans to roll out its larger ‘neighbourhood hub’ convenience store format.