All Retail Week articles in 1 November 2019
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsMarks & Spencer stores chief quits before starting
Marks & Spencerās newly appointed stores boss has turned his back on the role before his first day, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsSuperdry chief executive: Brexit amounts to āfinancial suicideā
Superdry founder and chief executive Julian Dunkerton has lambasted a looming Brexit as āfinancial suicideā for the UK.
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OpinionLeader: December election ā keep calm and carry on retailing
The last thing retail needs is a December election, as Boris Johnson has called for.
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OpinionMichael Jary: Driverless cars will change everything about retail hot spots
In his autobiography, Sam Walton described why he preferred a small propeller plane to a jet. The Walmart founder could fly closer to the ground and see how Americaās towns and cities were growing.
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Retail VoiceProviding a multi-sensory experience for your multichannel consumer
How retailers can use events and appointments to optimise the in-store experience
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NewsShop Direct owners Barclay family consider sale
Shop Direct could be sold off by its owners the Barclay family as part of a wide-ranging review of its stable of British investments.
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NewsSports Direct boss Ashley embroiled in legal row over US deal
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley has become embroiled in a fresh legal battle over his bold bid to expand into the US.
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NewsTopshop separates logistics from Arcadia Group
Arcadia has opened a new warehouse dedicated to Topshop and Topman products as Sir Philip Green ramps up efforts to separate the chains from the rest of his fashion group.
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NewsAsda refuses to remove sack threat as contract deadline looms
Asda has rejected calls to remove the threat of dismissal from thousands of staff who could be sacked this week if they fail to sign new contracts.
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NewsLidl to spend Ā£25m on electric vehicle charging points at stores
Lidl has said it plans to spend more than Ā£25m installing rapid charging points for electric vehicles at 300 stores by 2022.
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DataRetail weather: Temperatures falling and wet
The retail weather forecast from Saturday November 2 to Friday November 8, 2019
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NewsSosandar sales soar following āaggressive marketing strategyā
Sosandar has posted a jump in sales following investment in its marketing strategy and broadening product ranges.
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NewsTesco to source energy directly from wind and solar farms
Tesco has unveiled plans to source green electricity directly from wind and solar farms and solar panels on 187 UK stores.
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NewsRetail stock levels reach record high stoked by Brexit fears
Retailersā stock holdings versus anticipated sales have reached an unprecedented level, partly on the back of Brexit concerns, according to the CBI.
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GalleryNordstrom unveils ānew conceptā New York department store
Nordstrom has opened a womenswear and childrenās clothing flagship store in New York City ā opposite its menswear store, which opened in April 2018 ā that brings the āunique Nordstrom offering to lifeā.
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NewsUntuckit unveils UK expansion plan with two new stores
Untuckit has revealed it is opening two new stores in the UK as part of its worldwide expansion plan.
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NewsWalgreens Boots Alliance ups cost-cutting drive as full-year profits fall
Walgreens Boot Alliance (WBA) has recorded a decline in full-year profits despite increased sales in what chief executive Stefano Pessina described as āa challenging operating environment.ā
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NewsOpenpay confirmed as Retail Week Live headline partner
Openpay has been confirmed as the headline partner for Retail Week Live 2020.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Nikeās new boss will accelerate its digital transition
Last week it was announced that Nikeās long-term chief executive Mark Parker would be stepping down from the brand to be replaced by John Donahoe. Retail Week analyses what Donahoe will bring to the role and what his appointment says for Nikeās shifting priorities.
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NewsWestfield owner reports increased footfall and sales
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield registered increased tenant sales and āstrong footfall growthā across all its locations.