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NewsMarks & Spencer to axe 350 store management roles
Marks & Spencer is planning a fresh wave of more than 350 job cuts in a drive to simplify its store management teams.
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NewsThe Body Shop raids L’Occitane to bolster top team
The Body Shop has made a raft of executive appointments including poaching two directors from rival beauty retailer L’Occitane.
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DataRetail weather: High temperatures returning
The retail weather forecast from Saturday July 21 to Friday July 27, 2018: warm temperatures return after slight cool down.
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OpinionIndicator will help retailers win in the digital economy
Asos has taught the retail sector many things. From its excellent logistics and delivery operation, to its dominance on social media and leading product offer, there are many lessons to be followed. But perhaps the standout lesson is its relentless obsession with the customer.
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NewsDebenhams denies cash crisis after credit insurance cut
Debenhams has insisted it is in a “healthy” financial position despite suffering a cut to its credit insurance.
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NewsJohn Lewis prepares radical overhaul of stores
John Lewis is preparing to unveil the biggest store revamp in its history as it fights back against turbulent high street trading.
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AnalysisThe UK's top 30 growth retailers 2018 in numbers
Retail Week reveals its list of the UK’s top 30 growth retailers. Here we highlight the key statistics and some notable businesses that have made the list.
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OpinionOpinion: Has a culture of 'pop in' caused customers to opt out?
Rita Clifton explores how far a slow-changing attitude to the role of stores has damaged the sector
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AnalysisRetail Week Indicator: The UK's best digital retailer revealed
Fashion giant Asos has been crowned leader in the inaugural Retail Week Indicator, launched today to shine a light on the top retailers for digital proficiency.
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NewsFootfall stuck in worst rut for three years
Footfall slipped for the seventh consecutive month as the warm weather sparked a sharp decline in shopping centre visits in June.
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IndicatorRetail Week Indicator 2018 rankings
Retail Week Indicator has reviewed retailers’ digital capability through a strategic audit, across all areas of a customer’s digital shopping journey. Discover where the leading 180 retailers in the UK are positioned.
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IndicatorJohn Lewis v Waitrose: The deep digital divide within the Partnership
In its ‘Modern Waitrose’ strategy, the upmarket grocer set itself the goal of being “brilliant online”.
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IndicatorWhy Asos is cream of the crop
Badging itself a technology company as much as a fashion retailer, it’s logical that Asos is at the top of the pile when it comes to customer-facing digital capabilities.
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IndicatorHow robots run Ocado’s warehouses
Ocado’s journey from online grocer to global technology provider has not been without its hurdles – and perennial doubters – but the company has now firmly established itself as a tech titan.
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IndicatorSchuh's tech-laden store simplifies shopping
Footwear retailer Schuh sells other brands’ product, so it must ensure it puts its best foot forward with its customer experience.
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IndicatorScrewfix: The most convenient DIY retailer
Screwfix has long been the jewel in the Kingfisher crown by being the most convenient place for its tradesperson customers to shop.
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IndicatorWhy Tesco closed Tesco Direct
Tesco finished fourth in the Retail Week Indicator after a strong showing across the board, but could have placed higher were it not for the closure of its Tesco Direct non-food website.
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IndicatorRetail Week Indicator 2018: Cross-channel
The cross-channel category looks at how retailers are interlinking their online and offline channels. The analysis demonstrates best practice in the retail industry with actionable insight.
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IndicatorRetail Week Indicator 2018: Marketing
The marketing category looks at retailers’ approach to improving brand awareness and customer engagement. The analysis demonstrates best practice in the retail industry with actionable insight.