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OpinionWhy I took time out from retail to stand as a general election candidate
Independent retailer Ian Middleton ran for the Green Party during the election, he explains why he chose the party.
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OpinionComment: Landlords must keep abreast of innovative technology
New retail technology will not kill off shopping centres - on the contrary, it has the potential to make them more vital than ever.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Dark times behind, innovation ahead for Carrefour Belgium
Grocery giant Carrefour’s Belgian operation has successfully turned the page on declining like-for-likes and store closures.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retail property leaders are voting for change
The general election is upon us and the retail property industry wants business rates and town centre redevelopment at the top of the agenda.
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OpinionComment: Tesco’s Lewis must impress when he unveils prelims next week
A shopping spree on Tesco shares came to a halt this week as investors waited for boss Dave Lewis to set out his stall at next week’s prelims.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How far is the Co-op along the road to recovery?
Co-operative boss Richard Pennycook believes the group has “turned the corner” after returning to profit in 2014 following a torrid year.
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OpinionComment: Dunelm’s store focus might seem old-fashioned but it’s working
When Will Adderley took back the reins as chief executive at home and furniture group Dunelm he had a single overriding priority.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will Newport shopping centre Friars Walk affect UK retail?
Retail Week takes a look at the development of Newport’s Friars Walk and finds out how the ambitious scheme fits into the UK retail jigsaw.
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OpinionComment: Don’t write the high street’s obituary just yet
The future of the high street has concerned retailers in recent years, but rates reform could give run-down town centres a new lease of life.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Toys R Us unveils turnaround strategy
Toys R Us has revealed its three key areas of focus will be enhancing mobile capabilities, investing in its Babies R Us business and reducing costs.
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OpinionComment: The retail sectors that will profit and suffer in 2015
Despite improving economic conditions and better customer sentiment, storm clouds may be gathering on the retail horizon.
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OpinionComment: Heads roll at Morrisons as Potts aims to simplify the business
It didn’t take long for new Morrisons boss David Potts to make his presence felt - and the presence of a raft of other directors is no longer required.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Omnichannel customer analytics platform Walkbase
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Walkbase is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: What to expect from Carrefour Poland in 2015
French grocer Carrefour has had a difficult year, but looks ready to expand into Poland with a series of new hypermarkets.
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InterviewInterview: How Sainsbury’s will ride out a perfect storm
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe speaks exclusively to Retail Week about how the grocer is weathering torrid market conditions.
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OpinionComment: Letting big stores go is the answer to surplus space
There is now so much surplus space that finding alternative retail uses, especially for big-box formats, is nigh on impossible.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lease expiries will bring retail opportunities
Forecasts that a wave of store closures could come this year have set alarm bells ringing, but mass store exits may be unlikely.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Grand Central and Birmingham’s retail reinvention
Grand Central Birmingham is one of four shopping centres opening in 2015 and will have one of the largest John Lewis stores outside London.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is there space in the market for DFS' small-format stores?
DFS is trailing a small-format store as it turns its attention to urban centres, but is there space in the market for a small store?
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OpinionComment: Kingfisher boss Laury expected to confront overspaced estate
As new Kingfisher chief executive Véronique Laury prepares to post full-year figures in just over a month’s time, the pressure is on.