All Retail Week UAT articles in November 2021 – Page 6
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NewsWatches of Switzerland ‘bullish’ about Christmas success after year of disappointment
Watches of Switzerland have recorded soaring sales across all markets in which it operates and is gearing up for a blockbuster Christmas.
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NewsPrimark plans more store openings as profits rise
Primark owner Associated British Foods is seeking to grow the retailer’s store estate as it delivered a profit in the midst of pandemic disruption.
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OpinionAlex Baldock: ‘Pasting on branding over nothing underneath just breeds cynicism’
“Baldock! Branding’s just flower-arranging, right?” The man firing this at me – years ago – was a Harvard professor of marketing, so I suspected a trick question. But it set me thinking.
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Retail VoiceConsumer data: How to keep pace in the evolving beauty landscape
Retailers in the beauty sector must adapt to lockdown trends, says Magdalena Jablkowska-Citko, research director at Harris Interactive UK.
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VideoWatch: Beauty Pie and Octopus Ventures on driving the digital future
The annual Tech 100 report, published last week, champions the top global leaders influencing retail innovation. Beauty Pie founder Marcia Kilgore and Octopus Ventures co-chief executive Alliott Cole were among the leaders recognised in the ranking and they joined Retail Week to discuss the innovative thinking required of the retail industry.
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DataData: Retail sales on the rise as shoppers start Christmas early
Retail sales showed green shoots of recovery in October as customers gear up for the Christmas season.
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NewsJD Sports to launch investigation into covert filming of chairman
JD Sports have begun an investigation into who was behind the filming of a meeting between the company’s chair Peter Cowgill and Footasylum boss Barry Bown at a car park in July.
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NewsClarks boss steps down after just nine months at the helm
Clarks chief executive Victor Herrero has left his role to take on greater responsibilities at parent company LionRock.
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VideoWatch: Amazon focuses on the gift of kindness in Christmas advert
Amazon has unveiled its Christmas advert which features a preview of a new song from Adele’s upcoming album.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Ready shopper one – how the metaverse will change how customers shop
When Facebook revealed its intention to rebrand the group as Meta in October, the announcement catapulted both the term and concept into public discourse. Retail Week examines what the metaverse is and the opportunities that the next chapter of virtual living holds for retail brands.
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NewsAngling Direct websites closed amid cyber security ‘incident’
Specialist retailer Angling Direct’s websites have been hit by a “cyber security incident”.
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NewsCard Factory posts improved trading as shoppers return to stores
Card Factory has reported an improving sales trend as consumers return to shops following he Covid pandemic.
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NewsJD Sports defends boss over covertly filmed car park meeting
JD Sports has defended executive chair Peter Cowgill after a car park meeting between him and Footasylum boss was secretly filmed and questions were raised about whether it breached competition rules.
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NewsTHG’s Moulding reveals he regrets London IPO and prompts buy-back speculation
THG founder Matt Moulding has described the retailer’s London IPO as a “mistake” and sparked talk that he may take the business private.
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VideoWatch: Asda festive ad celebrates ‘little moments that make Christmas special’
Asda has lifted the curtain on a Christmas ad that highlights special moments that mark the seasonal festivities after last year’s holiday was subdued for many people.
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NewsCurrys ‘goes big’ on Black Friday and unveils on-demand delivery service
Currys will “go big” on Black Friday this year and is to launch an on-demand delivery service later this month.
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VideoWatch: Workday, eBay and Wickes on how to achieve long-lasting D&I success
Organisations that promote employee ownership of diversity and inclusion (D&I) goals will have the greatest success in tackling inequality in the long term, according to Be Inspired’s expert panel.
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Retail VoiceEvery day is now Black Friday – and retailers need to prepare
Retailers must protect themselves from online fraudsters as they approach the busiest shopping period of the year, says Brittany Allen, trust and safety architect at Sift.
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NewsSainsbury’s delays toy promotion as boss predicts Christmas shortages
Stock shortages due to the ongoing supply chain crisis have forced Sainsbury’s to delay its toy promotion by a week, with boss Simon Roberts predicting further shortages over Christmas.
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NewsSuperdry predicts strong Christmas ahead of opening new London flagship
Superdry has reported an “encouraging start” to the golden quarter despite a dip in sales overall.