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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NewsFarfetch signs The Fashion Pact to tackle environmental issues
Farfetch is among 24 companies to sign an agreement to work towards a shared goal on the environment launched by French President Emmanuel Macron.
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NewsDebenhams confirms Gifford as chair for turnaround push
Debenhams has confirmed the appointment of former House of Fraser executive Mark Gifford as its new chair.
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NewsTK Maxx full-year profits and sales soar
TK Maxx has reported upturns in both total sales and gross profit for the financial year as it continued to open new stores across the UK.
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NewsAmazon’s third-quarter profits fall
Amazon has reported a fall in its third-quarter profits, the first time the ecommerce giant has suffered a drop in earnings for over a year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Christmas cheer beat festive fear as election looms?
The golden quarter is underway against a backdrop of worrying predictions on consumer spending, Brexit chaos and a possible general election. Retail Week looks at the industry’s prospects at this crucial time of year.
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NewsUK retail to lose half a million jobs to automation within five years
The UK retail sector is set to lose another half a million jobs over the next five years to artificial intelligence and automation, according to a new survey.
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NewsBarneys accepts bid from marketing and entertainment company
Barneys New York has accepted a bid from an international brand development and marketing company after filing for bankruptcy in the summer.
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VideoRetail jobs wipeout – can new roles replace those lost?
More than 80,000 retail jobs were lost in the third quarter of this year and employment has now fallen for almost four years in a row.
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Be InspiredListen: ‘Discrimination is for dinosaurs’
Retail titan Angela Luger (née Spindler) talks confidence, control and the changing role of a chief executive
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OpinionMove of the Week: Why counteroffers aren’t all they seem
It will understandably have come as a great source of frustration for Marks & Spencer that its new stores director David Lepley has had a last-minute change of heart and opted to stay at Morrisons.
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GalleryIn pictures: Smartech ‘Store of The Future’ saving retail from boredom
Smartech unveiled its flagship ‘Store of the Future’ inside Selfridges on Oxford Street last night, showcasing “ground-breaking makers, creators and start-ups” from the tech sector.
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OpinionOpinion: Forget about plunging profits, Zara still leads the fashion pack
When a retailer’s profits nosedive by half, alarm bells would usually sound. But Zara is an unusual retailer.
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NewsForever 21 UK stores to commence £30m stock clearance sale
Forever 21 has commenced a £30m stock clearance sale from its three remaining UK stores, as its administrators look to wind up the business here.
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NewsShoe Zone revenues steadied by focus on big box stores
Shoe Zone has reported an uptick in revenues off the back of its ongoing focus on opening big-box format stores.
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GalleryFirst look: Adidas’ new flagship Oxford Street store
Adidas has unveiled a new concept flagship store on Oxford Street, which features a strong focus on experiential digital innovation and customer services.
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NewsSelfridges doubles sustainable labelling scheme
Selfridges has launched six new labelling categories as it ramps up its commitment to sustainable products across fashion, beauty and homewares.
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NewsDebenhams to name ex-House of Fraser exec as chair
Debenhams is poised to name former House of Fraser executive Mark Gifford as its new chair.
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NewsTesco eyes Finest pop-ups in golden quarter push
Tesco is planning to launch a clutch of Finest pop-up stores in major cities across the UK during the golden quarter.
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NewsBRC calls for reform as 85,000 retail jobs are lost in a year
The British Retail Consortium has called on the government to reform business rates and fix the apprenticeship levy, after the equivalent of 85,000 retail jobs were lost year on year.
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NewsSports Direct appoints RSM as new auditor
Sports Direct has appointed RSM as its new auditor, succeeding Grant Thornton.