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NewsOffice profits slide as HoF demise hits sales
Office has recorded a steep decline in its full-year profits as sales were hampered by House of Fraser’s collapse and the wider consumer spending slowdown.
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NewsDebenhams secures £40m credit facility extension
Debenhams has extended its credit facility to buy the ailing department store chain time to finalise its financial restructuring plans.
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Analysis2027: the death of cash and what it means for retail
Countries such as Canada, Sweden and Japan have a lot to teach the UK about preparing for the shift to paperless payments, a new Retail Week report reveals.
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Retail VoiceThis is a retail announcement: mind the (skills) gap
While retailers are investing heavily in technologies such as AI and AR, the same cannot be said for investment in their workforce.
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OpinionThe shift from buying to renting is revolutionising retail
Whenever I give talks on the store of the future, I always sum up with this line: the store won’t just be a place to transact but also to eat, play, work, discover, learn and borrow.
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NewsInternational partners stand by Ocado after warehouse fire
Three of Ocado’s international partners have pledged to press ahead with their technology deals, despite the fire that ravaged one of the online grocer’s warehouses.
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NewsCMA extends deadline for final Sainsbury’s-Asda findings
The competition watchdog has extended the deadline for its final report into the proposed Sainsbury’s-Asda merger.
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AnalysisCan Sunrise Records boss Doug Putman spin HMV around?
HMV’s new owner Doug Putman tells Retail Week about his plans to revive the retailer
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NewsIceland eyes moves for Sainsbury's and Asda stores
Iceland is considering swooping on stores that Sainsbury’s and Asda might be forced to sell as a result of their proposed merger.
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DataRetail weather: Warmer than average and mostly dry
The retail weather forecast from Saturday February 16 to Friday February 22, 2019: temperatures above average and mainly dry.
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NewsAshley walks away from Patisserie Valerie bid
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley has withdrawn from the bidding for Patisserie Valerie, just two days after revealing he had made an offer for the troubled café chain.
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NewsAllegations against Arcadia's Green prompt call for police inquiry
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green faced fresh allegations over the weekend about sexual harassment, racism and bullying behaviour.
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OpinionOpinion: Shelfies – the future of bricks-and-mortar retail?
The magical salesperson who knows exactly what customers need is something all retailers crave.
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Retail VoiceMaking tax digital: is your business ready?
Sage UK and Ireland content manager Stacey McIntosh explains how going digital will help retailers become more efficient when dealing with tax returns and record keeping.
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OpinionOpinion: Why the apprenticeship levy isn't working for retail
Data published last month showed that just 14% of funds paid into the apprenticeship levy has been spent.
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Retail footfall slips for 14th consecutive month
Footfall dropped for the 14th consecutive month in January although the rate of decline slowed year on year.
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NewsAgenda: Brexit debate, and Dunelm updates the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with potential Brexit amendment votes and Dunelm on the agenda.