All Retail Week articles in 21-27 December 2019
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The biggest hires and fires of 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, Retail Week takes a look back at all the hires and fires that have made shockwaves in the retail sector this year.
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NewsRetail delivery by drone moves closer to reality
An official trial will begin early in the new year that could be a big step towards retail order delivery by drone.
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NewsHedge funds gamble against retail big names
Hedge funds are betting that big-name retailers’ share prices will fall as the industry faces continued tough conditions.
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NewsSales off to slow start as Boxing Day footfall slides
Boxing Day Sales got off to a slow start yesterday for bricks-and-mortar stores as footfall declined in the early part of the day.
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NewsChristmas Eve suffers sluggish start after manic Monday
Footfall to retail destinations slumped during Christmas Eve morning following a spike in shopper numbers on Monday.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales slump in last full week before Christmas
John Lewis & Partners has suffered a slump in sales during the last full week before Christmas as retailers bank on a late festive shopping surge.
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AnalysisSmashing it: Nine retailers that powered ahead in 2019
Torrid trading conditions meant retail casualties made headlines throughout 2019. Sometimes it appeared that the entire retail industry was in the emergency ward, but that’s not so. Here we take a look at some of the successful retailers that smashed it out of the park this year.
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NewsJD Sports insists Footasylum deal ‘will benefit consumers’
JD Sports has insisted its £90m takeover of rival Footasylum “will benefit consumers” as it wrestles to convince competition watchdogs of the merits of the deal.
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NewsShoppers shun ‘Super Saturday’ as footfall declines
Footfall during the Saturday before Christmas declined year on year according to new data.
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NewsHarrods sets up permanent residence in China
Harrods is set to open its first store in China in 2020 amid growing customer demand.
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NewsDebenhams raises fears after seeking further rent cuts
Debenhams has raised concerns for its future after seeking further rent cuts only seven months after they were slashed in a restructuring process.
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AnalysisHappy Christmas from retail – 12 gifts from retailers to society in 2019
It may have been a tough year for retail, but that didn’t stop the industry from playing its part as a good corporate citizen and helping those in need, from the homeless to refugees. These initiatives are just the tip of the iceberg of retail’s engagement with the wider community.
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NewsMoonpig hits landmark sales figure
Online greetings card specialist Moonpig has reported sales of £100m bolstered by an increase in demand for personalised cards.
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NewsTesco withdraws Christmas cards after forced labour claims
Tesco has stopped the production of its charity Christmas cards after a six-year-old girl found a note allegedly from a prisoner in a Chinese warehouse forced to work.
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GalleryIn pictures: Fujifilm unveils ‘world-first’ London flagship
Fujifilm has opened a new concept store in London’s Covent Garden promising to deliver a sensory experience combining art with photography.
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Retail VoiceWhat consumers want from delivery in 2020
Convenience and control will be the dominant delivery trends next year, with time-pressed consumers more likely to spend with retailers who are able to meet these needs.
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Report StoreMaking Sense of the Online Shopping Day Phenomenon
What can UK retailers learn from the major discount days around the world?
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Report Store
The Power of Location-based Marketing
How technology and personalisation are driving the next wave of mobile marketing
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Report StoreBridging the Delivery Gap
How ecommerce and supply chain teams can work together to create a winning fulfilment strategy