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AnalysisSmartphones traditionally dominate holiday shopping
The trend for consumers to use smartphones rather than desktop devices for online shopping over holiday periods is expected to continue in 2018.
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NewsEtailers eye retail parks and malls in warehouse crisis
Developers could transform retail parks or parts of under-utilised shopping centres into warehouses as fast-growing etailers run out of suitable spaces for logistics sites.
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NewsPost-Brexit price hike fears stoked by new research
Consumers face a surge in prices following Brexit unless the Government can replicate trade deals with dozens of non-EU nations, the British Retail Consortium has cautioned.
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NewsPrimark hires ex-Zara executive Paula Dumont Lopez
Primark has drafted in former Zara executive Paula Dumont Lopez months after value fashion rival New Look made a dramatic U-turn over her appointment.
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NewsDFS snaps up stores from collapsed rival Multiyork
DFS has swooped on a number of collapsed rival Multiyork’s stores and acquired the rights to its brand name and product designs.
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NewsTesco apologises after complaints of 'rotten' turkeys
Tesco has been forced to apologise to customers following a series of complaints about its “rotten” Christmas turkeys.
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NewsBoxing Day footfall drops after online Christmas boost
Retail footfall slumped on Boxing Day as the ongoing “structural shift” in festive spending drove shoppers online on Christmas Day itself.
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AnalysisRetail resolutions for 2018: Theo Paphitis and Co-op Food boss
As the New Year nears, retail’s leaders share their resolutions for 2018 with Retail Week.
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Retail VoiceUtilising digital technology effectively in retail
Florian Rotberg, chairman of the Digital Signage Summit, outlines his highlights from a recent round table held by Integrated Systems Europe.
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Report StoreConsumer 2018
Four steps to knowing your customers and how to be their go-to retailer in the new year and beyond
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NewsBooths’ losses climb as costs and Storm Desmond bite
Booths has recorded higher losses and lower sales as costs and storm Desmond took a toll.
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NewsBRC condemns Government’s Brexit retail analysis
Retail industry trade body the BRC has expressed disappointment with the Government’s sectoral analysis on retail, published as part of Brexit preparations.
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NewsShoppers to spend £1.4bn tomorrow in last-minute rush
Retailers can expect sales of up to £1.4bn tomorrow as consumers make a last-minute dash to the shops to stock up for Christmas.
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NewsSainsbury’s expects record sales of £160m today
Sainsbury’s anticipates a “record day of trading” today, generating sales of more than £160m.
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AnalysisThe retailers we expect big things from in 2018
As we approach the New Year, the Retail Week team picks the up-and-coming retailers we think will make waves in 2018.
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AnalysisBlog: Sunday will be anything but a day of rest
After a slow start to Christmas shopping this year, the final few days before the big day are set to be anything other than restful.
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NewsToys R Us creditors throw retailer a lifeline
Toys R Us creditors have voted in favour of the toy retailer’s survival plan, averting the immediate threat of administration.
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NewsDixons' Harrison switches role to focus on Carphone
Dixons Carphone deputy chief executive Andrew Harrison has stepped down from his role and the group’s board to become chairman of its Carphone Warehouse business.
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AnalysisReasons to be cheerful: Opportunities for retail in 2018
Economic forecasts may look gloomy but there are many opportunities on the horizon for retailers in 2018.
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NewsConsumer confidence dips to four-year low in December
Consumer confidence continued its downward spiral this month, hitting the lowest point this year and marking the lowest-scoring December since 2013.