All Retail Week UAT articles in November 2021 – Page 4
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NewsSainsbury’s partners with Amazon on checkout-free London store
Sainsbury’s has joined forces with Amazon to pilot a cashierless store powered by the etailer’s Just Walk Out technology.
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VideoWatch: Waitrose ad puts food centre stage while Morrisons thanks Farmer Christmas
Waitrose has unveiled a Christmas ad focused on the delights of seasonal eats while Morrisons is spotlighting food producers with a ‘Farmer Christmas’ theme.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches clothing rental service
Marks & Spencer has become the latest fashion giant to offer clothing for rent as well as sale as retailers increasingly embrace new sustainable business models.
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NewsAmazon eyes hundreds of UK c-stores to rival Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Co-op
Amazon has thrown down the gauntlet to Tesco, Sainsbury’s and the Co-op with aggressive plans to launch 260 convenience stores across the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who will succeed Beighton as Asos bids to crack America?
The fashion sector was left reeling last month by the shock exit of Asos boss Nick Beighton, but attention has quickly turned to who will fill his sizeable fast fashion shoes.
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NewsMarks & Spencer teams up with toys legend FAO Schwarz with online and in-store range
Marks & Spencer is to open FAO Schwarz areas in-store and sell a range online in time for Christmas in its latest partnership with an external brand.
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VideoWatch: Tesco ad heralds return of Christmas – but incurs wrath of anti-vaxxers
Tesco has launched its Christmas advert championing the return of festive celebrations following last year’s coronavirus disruptions.
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NewsShein suppliers accused of labour law breach
Staff at some suppliers of fast-growing Chinese fashion pureplay Shein are working excessive hours, it has been alleged.
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NewsHouse of Fraser flagship on Oxford Street to be converted to offices
The famous House of Fraser store on London’s Oxford Street is to become an office-led, mixed-use premises.
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Retail Voice'Retailers must tackle increasing fraud cases in critical spending months'
Fighting fraud has never been so important as we head into the festive season, says Brian Flesk, head of retail at Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance.
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DataData: Golden quarter trading tracker – weekly online and footfall trends
The golden quarter is well underway. Our weekly updates enable you to take the temperature of trading online and in bricks-and-mortar locations week by week during this crucial period.
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OpinionJo Whitfield: ‘We can’t simply rely on consumers to shop our way out of the climate disaster’
The global response to the pandemic has shown us what we can achieve when the need is great and urgent enough. The response to climate change will require an even greater level of global co-operation.
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VideoWatch: Sainsbury’s celebrates a long-awaited family Christmas
Sainsbury’s Christmas advert encourages viewers to enjoy every moment of the holiday this year.
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NewsAlibaba Singles Day sales growth slows to lowest ever rate
Alibaba has posted an increase in sales at its annual Singles Day shopping extravaganza, but growth slowed to its lowest rate since the festival began more than a decade ago.
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NewsThe Works counts ‘significant’ supply chain costs as sales rise
The Works has racked up “significant additional costs” to shore up its supply chains for the crucial golden quarter but insisted full-year profits will be in-line with market expectations.
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NewsIn The Style names Very Group executive Perkins as new boss
In The Style has appointed Very Group executive Sam Perkins as its new boss, with founder Adam Frisby stepping into a new board-level role.
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GalleryIn pictures: Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason, L’Occitane and more unveil festive windows
Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason and L’Occitane have unveiled their Christmas windows, but what other stores have joined in?
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DataData: Majority of customers don’t plan to buy products this Black Friday
After a year of Brexit red tape, staff shortages and supply chain issues, many retailers would have been hoping for a bumper Black Friday period. However, exclusive research for Retail Week has found the majority of UK consumers are not planning on making any major, discretionary purchases this year.
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GalleryStore gallery: Superdry’s three-floor Oxford Street flagship
Superdry has opened its global flagship on London’s Oxford Street.
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VideoWatch: Marcus Rashford stars in Aldi Christmas ad
Aldi’s new Christmas advert stars football player Marcus Rashford and features a return to fan favourite Kevin the Carrot.