All Retail Week UAT articles in November 2022 – Page 9
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NewsFrasers Group's Flannels launches upscale womenswear rental range
Flannels, the retailer owned by Frasers Group, has launched a luxury womenswear rental offer.
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NewsOcado strikes tech deal with South Korean retail giant Lotte
Ocado Solutions, the online group’s technology division, has struck a deal with South Korean business Lotte, which will deploy its Smart Platform.
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NewsHarrods swings back to black despite decline in Chinese tourists
Harrods has swung back into the black as the retailer’s top line closes in on pre-pandemic levels.
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Retail VoiceWhy having an experimental mindset can reap rewards
There is much that can be said about the magic of entrepreneurship when constrained, whether that be by money, time, or both. Agile Retail’s Marcus Fox looks at how having an experimental mindset can create huge opportunities
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NewsIkea weighs in behind M&S' Oxford Street redevelopment ahead of flagship opening
Furniture giant Ikea has supported Marks & Spencer’s plans to redevelop its Marble Arch store ahead of its own debut on Oxford Street.
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NewsAmazon shares tumble as it warns golden-quarter profit could be wiped out
Amazon has warned that its profits could be all but wiped out during the crucial golden quarter in a bleak prediction that stunned Wall Street.
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NewsNew stores recovery threatened by £800m business rates rise
The rate of store vacancies improved in the third quarter across all retail locations, but physical retail’s recovery is in danger of being held back by an £800m increase in business rates costs.
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Opinion'Welcome to Web -1.0, where pureplays struggle and stores are stars'
Never mind the metaverse and Web 3.0 – as ecommerce players fall on tougher times, retailers must focus on creating genuinely multichannel models, writes Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald
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NewsMarks & Spencer deploys 'virtual influencer' to showcase trends and style tips
Marks & Spencer has created a ‘virtual influencer’ to “bring product ranges to life” through its Instagram account.
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NewsMarks & Spencer rolls out Sparks loyalty scheme internationally
Marks & Spencer is launching its Sparks loyalty programme into big overseas markets including India and the US.
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NewsZara owner Inditex agrees sale of Russian business
Inditex, which owns brands including Zara, Bershka and Pull & Bear, has agreed the sale of its Russian arm to Daher Group.
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NewsIkea targets North West for expansion
Furniture and home giant Ikea aims to expand its presence in the North West where it will open three Plan and Order Points.
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NewsVirgin Wines expects sales and margin impact from tough trading conditions
Online specialist Virgin WInes anticipates flat sales and lower margins in its current financial year as tough trading conditions take a toll.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to quit Oxford Street flagship if rebuild plan rejected
Marks & Spencer has warned that it will cease trading from its flagship store on London’s Oxford Street unless redevelopment plans are given the go-ahead.