All Retail Week articles in 17-23 October 2020 – Page 2
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill tycoon Philip Day plots bid to buy back Peacocks
Edinburgh Woollen Mill tycoon Philip Day is plotting a bid to save budget fashion chain Peacocks and jettison the rest of the group.
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NewsRetail footfall slumps as three-tier Covid restrictions take effect
The government’s three-tiered Covid restrictions have had an “immediate impact” on retail footfall across the UK after coming into force late last week.
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NewsIceland ramps up same-day delivery plans with ‘Swift’ trademark
Iceland has ramped up plans to offer a rapid grocery delivery service after registering the ‘Swift’ trademark with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO).
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AnalysisDigital tools have empowered staff during the pandemic, says M&S stores boss
New technology and tools have helped store staff to make quicker decisions and better serve customers, a panel of experts told Retail Week’s Building tomorrow’s workforce: how to work smarter’ virtual event.
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Retail VoiceThree big decisions retailers make when choosing a new logistics facility
The growth of the online retail sector had already resulted in a surge of warehouse enquiries before the pandemic, but with the busy Christmas period fast approaching, the demand for fulfilment is about to get even greater.
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Opinion‘Alibaba’s $3.6bn splurge cements value of stores in retail’s future’
Alibaba, one of the world’s largest ecommerce players, this week splashed $3.6bn on its latest big-money acquisition.
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OpinionThe Secret Retailer: ‘Colleagues doubt my ability because of my upbringing’
I always knew I was different to my colleagues, but about eight months ago I realised just how much.
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AnalysisSix ways Amazon, Levi’s and more are transforming their businesses
With retailers forced to rethink their operations to meet new customer demand, cut costs and ultimately survive, RWRC’s latest report reveals where retailers should be placing their time, money and energy in the year ahead.
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AnalysisTV or TikTok? Where should marketers spend their budget right now?
Marketing teams have been met with a tough challenge throughout the pandemic as consumers’ lives and behaviours change. Retail Week explores how best to reach customers right now.
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NewsWaitrose and Co-op to slash prices in run-up to Christmas
Both Waitrose and the Co-op are set to cut prices on products by up to 15% this week as the supermarkets prepare to fight it out for customers in a value-dominated market.
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NewsBoohoo directors snap up shares on the cheap as value plummets
Senior directors of Boohoo have been buying up shares in the fast-fashion retail group less than a day after the news that PwC had stood down as its auditor sent prices tumbling.
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NewsNext accused of destroying ‘vital documents’ in equal pay claim
Fashion retailer Next is being accused of destroying “vital documents” related to a £200m equal pay claim being brought against it by staff.
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NewsLiverpool footfall plummets to July levels in first week of Tier 3 restrictions
Footfall in Liverpool has plunged to levels last seen at the end of the national lockdown in the summer, in the week since it became the first city to be placed into the government’s highest tier of Covid-19 restrictions.
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Retail VoiceFour ways retailers must re-engineer their supply chains for the future
Looking at retail supply chains, it is evident that things must change and the change needs to happen sooner rather than later.
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NewsSky set to launch network of ‘social hub’ high street stores
Sky is opening a network of high street stores for the first time, with its first outlet set to launch in Liverpool next week despite local lockdown restrictions.
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NewsTravis Perkins sales decline despite ‘strong recovery’ of retail arm
Wickes owner Travis Perkins has posted a fall in total sales across its third quarter, but its performance was boosted by resilient sales across its DIY retail divisions.
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NewsSunak unveils changes to job support scheme as golden quarter kicks off
The chancellor has today announced new business support schemes to deal with the ongoing coronavirus crisis, including changes to the job support scheme that replaces furlough at the end of the month.
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Digital editionRetail Week magazine: October 23
This week’s issue examines how consumers will shop, spend and celebrate this Christmas; explores at the priorities for new Tesco boss Ken Murphy; and takes a look at how Next and Harrods are reinventing beauty halls.
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Retail VoiceHow the marketplace model can help retailers nail Christmas trading
This year alone, up to 50% of buyers have shopped for items they’ve never bought online before. So how do retailers meet this volume of demand during the crucial Golden Quarter? Mirakl’s James Bulmer says marketplaces are the answer.
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