All Retail Week articles in 19-25 September 2020
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsInditex returns to profitability as online sales soar
Inditex has posted a profit in its second quarter, as it begins to recover from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsNext resilience through pandemic prompts profits optimism
Fashion giant Next has increased its full-year profit guidance as it navigates the disruption caused by the Covid pandemic.
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NewsCo-op profits climb following âexceptionalâ food performance
Convenience retail and funerals group the Co-operative has posted a surge in profits after the coronavirus outbreak prompted shoppers to flock to its stores.
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NewsJohn Lewis axes staff bonus after racking up first-half loss
Department stores and grocery business John Lewis Partnership has posted a first-half loss and told staff they will not receive a bonus this year.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Morrisons' new marketing chief Rachel Eyre
At a time of great change and disruption, acquiring and retaining talented individuals has arguably never been more important.
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Retail VoiceConsumer 2021: Five vital insights into todayâs recessionary shopper
This year has changed the consumer forever, redefining how, where and when they want to spend their hard-earned money.
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OpinionWBA: âOvercoming racism in retail means taking a hard look in the mirrorâ
In RWRC Be Inspiredâs first column, Walgreens Boots Alliance senior director of diversity and inclusion Fiona Ibåñez-Major reflects on what the racial pandemic has taught the business, steps being taken to drive real change and how others in the industry must follow suit.
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NewsCzech billionaire ups stake in Sainsburyâs
Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has taken a major stake in Sainsburyâs, making him the fouth largest shareholder.
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NewsAspinal of London launches CVA in bid to shutter stores and move online
British heritage brand Aspinal of London has proposed a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) with the aim of moving the brand online.
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GalleryIn pictures: Harrods unveils H Beauty hall concept
Harrods has opened its first standalone beauty concept, H Beauty, at Intu Lakeside in Essex.
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VideoFace time: Andy Street on reinventing city centres and John Lewisâ Birmingham closure
Mayor of the West Midlands and former John Lewis managing director Andy Street tells Retail Week why he thinks âreimaginedâ city centres have a bright future and talks of his surprise that his former employer chose to shut its Grand Central store.
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AnalysisConsumer 2021: Find out what the future shopper really wants
With 2021 just around the corner, we get under the skin of the consumer and reveal what this means for retailersâ strategies in the year ahead.
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NewsRetail chiefs urge government to protect staff following âtide of abuseâ
Some of the biggest names in retail have banded together to call for government action to counter violence and abuse targeted at store staff, which has surged during the pandemic.
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Retail VoiceFive technology insights to help retail adapt and thrive
With executives from retail and tech preparing to descend on Retail Racing 2020, event founder Kevin Ludford shares learnings and advice from technology players on how the industry has changed and what retailers should be doing to sustain growth post-Covid.
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NewsSuperdry cautious as coronavirus hits profits
Fashion retailer Superdry has cautioned that ongoing uncertainty and disruption because of the Covid pandemic may affect performance as it posted a slump in sales and profits.
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NewsM&S marks rewards app milestone with âfree shoppingâ promotion
There have been approximately 1 million new downloads of Marks & Spencerâs Sparks loyalty app since its relaunch eight weeks ago.
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NewsAsda deal could be struck this week
A sale of Asda could be agreed later this week by parent company Walmart, it is understood.
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NewsPeacocks sale on cards as owner Day seeks valuation
The billionaire owner of Edinburgh Woollen Mill has asked for a valuation of the Peacocks business, potentially triggering a sale.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can retail survive a second national coronavirus lockdown?
As Covid restrictions tighten and the prospect looms of further âcircuit breakerâ measures, Retail Week looks at how the industry would fare in a second lockdown.
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Retail VoiceSupply chain agility will turbocharge success for retailers today
Relationship building, low-cost tech investments and sustainable transport solutions hold the key to retailers making their operations their competitive advantage, says Zencargoâs Richard Fattal.