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DataRetail weather: Hot, ending with showers
The retail weather forecast from Saturday June 30 to Friday July 6, 2018: Hot and dry to start, showers later
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NewsSir Philip Green came close to buying Marks & Spencer
Sir Philip Green came much closer than originally thought to acquiring Marks & Spencer in 2004, a new book has claimed.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to get the most out of start-up schemes
As new technology continues to transform retail – and everyday life – retailers are becoming increasingly adept at tapping into the opportunities it brings.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Seven start-ups retailers should know about
The opportunities created by digital technology have created a flourishing start-up scene as young entrepreneurs aim to shift the business landscape.
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NewsGoldsmiths owner drafts in bankers for London listing
Aurum Holdings, the owner of high street jewellery chain Goldsmiths, has drafted in bankers as it pursues a stock market float.
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OpinionHouse of Fraser's numbers don't add up 20 years on
I once spent a long time looking at House of Fraser as an acquisition.
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NewsTrade wars predicted to cost UK retail £200m
As much as £200m may be piled on to the cost of consumer goods to the UK as a result of the growing trade wars with the US.
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NewsAgenda: Carpetright, John Lewis Partnership and Be Inspired
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Capetright and John Lewis Partnership on the agenda, as well as the Retail Week Be Inspired conference.
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NewsHouse of Fraser creditors vote through CVA
House of Fraser’s company voluntary arrangement has been passed by its creditors, paving the way for the closure of half of its estate.
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NewsGreen seeks gagging order over fresh BHS report
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green is battling to prevent the publication of a report into the collapse of BHS amid claims it could damage his reputation.
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NewsBRC welcomes post-Brexit EU settled status scheme
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has hailed the Government for finally “providing clarity and certainty” for the 170,000 EU nationals working in retail.
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DataData: Sainsbury's-Asda merger – the consumer verdict
Asda and Sainsbury’s management received a grilling from MPs during a parliamentary committee, but consumers are unfazed by the mega-merger, new research suggests.
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VideoWas MPs' Sainsbury's-Asda grilling style over substance?
Asda chief Roger Burnley and Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe have been grilled by MPs on their proposed merger. This week, we discuss whether the inquisition was all theatre or will actually make an impact.
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NewsM&S and Microsoft strike 'game changer' tech deal
Marks & Spencer is teaming up with Microsoft on a strategic initiative designed to transform the retail experience through AI, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsDixons Carphone profits slump as sales fail to spark
Dixons Carphone has reported sliding full-year profits as tepid sales growth failed to offset “challenges in UK mobile” market.
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NewsMoonpig hires Finery co-founder as managing director
Greetings etailer Moonpig has appointed Finery co-founder Nickyl Raithatha as its managing director to succeed current boss James Sturrock.
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AnalysisDemystifying AI: What retailers need to know
Artificial intelligence is the buzz phrase du jour, but what does it mean for retailers and how can it be harnessed to drive meaningful business transformation?
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OpinionBreaking down blockchain: The tokenised ledger
With blockchain the future of the retail supply chain, Oracle’s Antony Welfare looks at the benefits of implementing a token-based system.
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AnalysisIn quotes: Sainsbury's-Asda merger - from Mickey Mouse to cut throats
Asda chief executive Roger Burnley and Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe were hauled in front of the Commons environment, food and rural affairs committee on Wednesday morning.