All Retail Week articles in 19-25 October 2019
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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DataData: John Lewisâ look at how we shopped in 2019
John Lewisâ latest retail report has delved into the trends that have driven sales in 2019 and those that fell by the wayside.
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Retail VoiceHow to measure satisfaction in the new retail age
Customer satisfaction is key to retaining loyalty and driving revenue, but even in the digital age itâs hard to get a handle on feedback
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AnalysisAO.com and Lush setting the video benchmark
AO.com and natural beauty brand Lush are among the businesses named video leaders by Retail Week and Brightcove in the new Video Oscars report
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AnalysisLong read: Sustainable retail â the businesses making a difference
Ask any retailer what the main issues are facing their business today and youâll be hard-pressed to find one who doesnât mention sustainability. But who is doing good things here and how are they getting results?
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NewsZara UK full-year profits halved despite sales rise
Inditex-owned Zara UK has posted tumbling full-year profits despite sales increasing.
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NewsIceland suppliers face freeze out from insurers
Icelandâs suppliers have had insurance cover cut due to the ongoing concern of Brexit and the impact it may have on the supermarketâs supply chain.
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NewsThe Entertainer defies high street gloom as sales and profits soar
Family owned The Entertainer recorded rising sales and profits last year despite ongoing struggles with the high street.
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DataRetail weather: Retailers spooked by unseasonable warmth
The retail weather forecast from Saturday October 26 to Friday November 1, 2019
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NewsBrexit fears threaten to put brakes on Christmas spending
Christmas spending is forecast to be lacklustre as concerns about Brexit weigh on shoppers.
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Retail VoiceThe 3% rule that will transform your customer experience
Identifying small but numerous enhancements to your customer experience could help you dominate your market
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Future LeadersBe Inspired: how to be culturally intelligent
Move over IQ and EQ, CQ is the skill retail leaders need to hone to be inclusive
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are market halls like M&Sâ the future of grocery retail?
M&Sâ new market hall store concept looks good, but is it economically viable on a large scale? John Ryan explores whether this is the future of grocery retail.
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AnalysisCan middle-market players capitalise on second-hand fashion?
The second-hand clothing market is booming. Retail Week looks at how some retailers are already taking advantage of this growing trend and why itâs important to get on board.
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NewsSports Direct pulls Goals Soccer Centres takeover bid
Sports Direct has retracted its bid for Goals Soccer Centres, which the retailer attributed to having received âlimitedâ co-operation from the business on a possible takeover.
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NewsWickes third-quarter sales climb despite âuncertain marketâ
Wickes has posted a strong uplift in third-quarter like-for-like sales as parent company Travis Perkins says the retailerâs demerger from the group is âon trackâ for next year.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: Mike in a spin over Nike
Patrick Blowerâs take on Mike Ashleyâs dispute with Nike and Adidas, as the sportswear giants look to sell more direct to consumer.
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NewsOnline sales limp on in September as autumn starts slowly for retailers
Online sales growth just marginally ticked up last month, as the start of the new school year and change of season failed to boost online retailers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What Boris Johnsonâs Brexit deal means for retail
Whatever your opinion of Boris Johnsonâs Brexit negotiating team, one thing is clear. After months of the EU saying âthe deal is the deal, there is only one dealâ, another one has miraculously been conjured up.
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GalleryIn pictures: Selfridges unveils first FAO Schwarz Europe flagship
Selfridges has tied up with iconic US toy retailer FAO Schwarz to launch the businessâ largest European flagship to date.
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NewsShowcase your business on stage at Retail Week Live 2020
Retail Week and World Retail Congress are calling for content for Retail Week Live 2020 â but time is running out to submit your proposals.