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AnalysisAnalysis: Has AO.com short circuited in Europe?
As AO.com revealed its plans to close its business in the Netherlands following disappointing half-year results in Europe, Retail Week speaks to chief executive John Roberts about how he plans to fix the “mistakes” made in Europe to get the business back on track.
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NewsLidl to invest £10m as it gives 19,000 employees a pay rise
Lidl has pledged to give 19,000 employees a pay increase from March next year, at a cost of more than £10m.
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NewsMoss Bros drafts in new finance chief from Ted Baker
Moss Bros has appointed Bill Adams as chief financial officer, replacing Tony Bennett who is leaving for personal reasons.
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NewsWilko appoints Musgrave boss to board
Variety store group Wilko has appointed Musgrave chief executive Chris Martin as a non-executive director.
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Future LeadersBe Inspired: Building your personal brand
The final Be Inspired workshop of the year revealed how aspiring female retailers can hone their personal brand and remain authentic both online and offline.
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InterviewHow Farfetch and Browns’ boss is moulding the store of the future
Sipping a ’deconstructed’ cup of tea in a trendy café in Shoreditch, Browns chief executive and owner Farfetch’s chief brand officer Holli Rogers reminisces about the day Farfetch founder Jose Neves offered her the role – and some resistance that accompanied his plans.
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NewsElection: Business rates top agenda as party leaders address CBI
Boris Johnson and Jo Swinson unveiled plans to change business rates, while Jeremy Corbyn pledged to create 320,000 new apprenticeships in a year with changes to the current levy.
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NewsDixons Carphone makes key hires to boost digital transformation
Dixons Carphone has appointed two roles to help boost the electrical retailer’s digital transformation.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Women on boards - how is retail doing?
Following a review of FTSE leadership gender balance, Retail Week looks at how the retail industry is faring.
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NewsCall for government action as store staff suffer rise in violence
Trade body the BRC and shopworkers union Usdaw have come together to demand tougher action from the next government to address violence against retail staff after it surged 25% over the last year.
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NewsMajority of Asda staff sign new contracts as grace period ends
Asda has said almost 120,000 staff have signed new contracts after a protracted battle with the GMB union that has drawn widespread political and media attention.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Should retailers focus on getting better, not bigger?
Despite the punishing retail climate, most retailers are still expected to grow. But is the right thing to do? Is it time for a reset of corporate expectations? Is it time for retailers to concentrate on getting better, not bigger?
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NewsRetail store staff face fortnightly abuse from shoppers
The average shopworker is verbally abused, threatened or assaulted more than 21 times per year, according to a survey by Usdaw.
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NewsAlibaba ramps up team as it eyes UK high street expansion
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba is building up a retail team as it eyes a possible move on to the British high street.
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NewsGap boss stands down as sales fall
Gap Inc chief executive Art Peck is to exit the fashion group amid tumbling sales and ahead of an expected spin-off of Old Navy.
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NewsEntries now open for Discovery 100
Discovery 100 offers an unrivalled opportunity for global tech start-ups accelerating retail innovation to be celebrated across the sector. Enter now
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OpinionMove of the Week: Shop Direct CFO can mark start of new era
Ben Fletcher would be well advised to make the most of his Christmas break. When Shop Direct’s new group chief financial officer joins in January he faces being thrust into a business still suffering the effects of a PPI-induced financial shock that has escalated to the point where it pushed 2018/19 profits significantly into the red.
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GalleryIn pictures: Untuckit opens first UK stores
US menswear brand Untuckit has opened two London stores – in Long Acre, Covent Garden, and Westfield London – today in a move that founder Chris Riccobono said “made so much sense” despite the economic uncertainties in the UK.
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NewsArcadia hires leaders to digital transformation team
Arcadia has appointed three new senior figures to its digital team as the embattled fashion group looks to accelerate its digital transformation.
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NewsMothercare UK tumbles into administration with the loss of 2,800 jobs
Mothercare’s UK arm has officially appointed administrators and will close all of its stores and offices with the loss of 2,800 jobs.