All Retail Week articles in 15-21 August 2020
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsAshleyâs Frasers Group delays results for second year in row
Tycoon Mike Ashleyâs Frasers Group has put back publication of its annual results for the second year running.
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NewsAsos profits to beat expectations as returns rate falls
Online fashion giant Asos expects sales and profits this year to come in âsignificantly ahead of market expectationsâ.
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NewsJust Eat sales and earnings leap during lockdown
Food delivery service Just Eat as reported a surge in sales and earnings after the coronavirus outbreak spurred demand.
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NewsDr Martensâ profits climb as online sales soar
Footwear brand and retailer Dr Martens has posted a rise in annual sales and profits, helped by strong online growth.
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NewsKroger aims to take on Amazon with marketplace launch
Kroger, the biggest grocer in the US, is to launch its own online marketplace in a bid to compete with rivals such as Amazon and Walmart.
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OpinionâAfter restaurantsâ beanfeast, itâs time to launch Shop Out to Help Outâ
Rishi Sunakâs Eat Out to Help Out scheme has been a huge success, for which the chancellor deserves credit. Retailers should find ways to replicate it.
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NewsBike stores take prime city locations amid cycling boom
City centres have seen an influx of bike shops in prime locations as consumers have taken to cycling during lockdown.
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NewsHobbs boss to take dual role as Whistles MD steps down
Whistles boss Helen Williamson is to take early retirement after nearly six years with the retailer.
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NewsRetail Week Awards teams up with retailTRUST to celebrate and support sector
The Retail Week Awards is introducing a series of new categories and joining forces with retailTRUST in 2021 to celebrate and support the industry in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsSelfridges puts repair and resale on agenda with âtransformationalâ sustainability push
Department store group Selfridges has launched a sustainability initiative described as âtransformationalâ and which will âchange the way we shopâ over the next five years.
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NewsDebenhams lines up Hilco amid liquidation contingency planning
Debenhams has appointed Hilco in the event that it does need to liquidate stock, but has stressed that this move is not imminent and would be a last resort.
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NewsTesco squares up to Amazon, lines up free delivery for premium members
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has said the grocer will add free delivery to its Clubcard Plus membership scheme in fightback against Amazon.
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NewsMike Ashleyâs Frasers Group bids for DW Sports
Mike Ashley has reportedly launched a bid for former rival Dave Whelanâs collapsed sports chain DW Sports.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches furniture rental service
John Lewis has partnered with rental marketplace Fat Llama to offer a furniture rental service.
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NewsRent the Runway to close all stores to focus on ecommerce
Clothing rental business Rent the Runway has decided not to reopen its five bricks-and-mortar stores in the USA due to the Covid-19 pandemic and will focus instead on ecommerce.
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NewsGymshark surpasses ÂŁ1bn valuation with fresh investment
UK sportswear brand Gymshark has secured unicorn status after a fresh fundraising round saw the companyâs valuation pass ÂŁ1bn.
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OpinionâTesco would be reckless to rival Amazon on free deliveriesâ
It didnât take long for Amazonâs free grocery delivery revelation to spark a response from one of its mainstream rivals.
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AnalysisMeet the global retailers powering their businesses for the new ecommerce
With the pandemic forcing retailers to shift attention to their ecommerce strategies, RWRCâs new report explores how British retailers are investing in online overseas markets and how others can follow in their footsteps.
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Report StoreThe Ultimate Guide to Unlocking Global Growth: Part Two
Power your cross-border strategy for the new ecommerce
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NewsWaitrose considering ban on plastic bags after Morrisons decision
Waitrose is set to follow the lead of supermarket competitor Morrisons by removing all multiple-use plastic bags from its stores.