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NewsFormer Tesco directors acquitted in fraud trial
Former Tesco directors Chris Bush and John Scouler have been acquitted of charges of fraud and false accounting.
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NewsHomebase and Tapi launch concession partnership
Flooring retailer Tapi is rolling out concessions in Homebase stores as it seeks to ramp up its expansion.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Consumer trends to look out for in 2019
This week we take a look at how the consumer will feel and shop in 2019 and the trends that will drive their behaviour.
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NewsWalmart rolls out robot cleaners that collect data
Walmart will roll out 360 robotic cleaners across the US that will clean its stores and collect data in the process.
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NewsClas Ohlson to close UK stores
Swedish hardware retailer Clas Ohlson will close all of its stores in the UK, apart from the Reading branch, following years of losses.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How M&S’ virtual assistant drives sales
In the year since Marks & Spencer launched its online virtual assistant, its boss Steve Rowe has made big bets on technology and the transformative effect he believes it will have on his business.
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NewsSales slip as under-pressure Ted Baker launches hugging probe
Ted Baker sales slipped 0.2% in its last quarter and it has hired law firm Herbert Smith Freehills to investigate workplace harassment claims.
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AnalysisResearch: how 10,000 global consumers will shop in 2019
Consumer sentiment will be depressed across six of the world’s largest consumer markets next year, this major global consumer research report finds.
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Retail VoiceWhy retailers that don’t invest in technology are signing their own death warrant
Retailers that realise the benefits technology can offer are reaping the rewards and investing in the future. But what is it that they are doing right? Sunni Dhami, director of product marketing, EMEA, for RingCentral, shares more.
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AnalysisConsumer 2019: How to serve the ethical shopper
The consumer might be increasingly conscious of how products are made and sold, but what are retailers doing to serve this new ethical shopper?
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NewsDobbies profits wither as it plants 'foundation for growth'
Dobbies Garden Centres has announced a droop in full-year sales and profits – but said the results put the retailer in a strong position for growth.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: Mike Ashley's Christmas spectacular
Patrick Blower’s take on Mike Ashley setting the record straight at his swaggering appearance in Westminster.
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NewsDepartment store spend falls for 13th consecutive month
Spending at UK department stores has fallen for the 13th consecutive month, according to data from Barclaycard.
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NewsTed Baker founder faces further allegations
Ted Baker boss Ray Kelvin is facing further allegations over his conduct, with one employee accusing him of shoving him against a wall for not inviting him to his wedding.
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NewsJoules sales soar as it ups profit expectations
Joules’ sales jumped 17.6% to £113.1m in its first half as it raises profit expectations.
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Retail VoiceFive must-haves to get your online store ready for Christmas
Five essential tips to help retailers keep their online store ahead of the competition this Christmas.
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AnalysisConsumer 2019: The future of the social shopper
With experts predicting 2019 will see a major shift in how consumers engage with retail brands socially, we reveal the key trends every retailer needs to know to captivate audiences.