All Retail Week articles in 23-29 November 2019 – Page 2
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NewsDiscovery 100 judges announced
With our search to find the top global retail tech start-ups extended to December 20, Retail Week has revealed the names of the industry leaders among the Discovery 100 judging panel.
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AnalysisMental health: How JLP, WHSmith and Co-op are supporting their staff
Businesses are waking up to their responsibilities to support and protect their employees’ mental health. Retail Week looks at which businesses are setting the bar in mental health support and what others can learn.
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NewsIkea invests €200m in race to be ‘climate positive’
Ikea has invested €200m into environmental initiatives to hit its 2030 targets to become a “climate-positive” business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why has Asos hired a chief growth officer?
Asos has snapped up its first chief growth officer, also the first in a series of executive hires to bolster its leadership team.
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NewsIkea profits fall despite sales rise
Ikea’s full-year profits fell despite its online sales soaring 50%.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Selfridges premieres in-store cinema
Patrick Blower’s take on Selfridges opening a permanent cinema in its iconic Oxford Street store – and what films it might put on screen.
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NewsBaird Group appoints Savills to spearhead store expansion
Menswear specialist Baird Group has appointed real estate advisor Savills to spearhead the growth of its store portfolio across the UK and Europe.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How woke is Victoria’s Secret?
Victoria’s Secret’s cancellation of its formerly ratings-topping fashion show and plunging profits are the latest evidence that the brand is losing touch with contemporary consumers. Can it ever regain relevance?
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NewsTOFS sales fall but boss heralds CVA for improved profitability
The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) has recorded declines in full-year sales and profits but boss Emma Fox credits the retailer’s CVA for improving profitability.
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OpinionTOFS CEO: A CVA isn’t a quick fix – but it was right for our business
The growth in ecommerce, the much-discussed high rents and business rates, combined with lower high street and retail park footfall and rising wage costs have created the perfect storm in our industry – one that is proving very challenging to weather.
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NewsSupermarket plastic rises despite reduction pledges
Plastic use at supermarkets has risen despite commitments to reducing plastic waste.
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NewsOcado to open ‘mini’ customer fulfilment centre
Ocado has revealed it is opening a sixth customer fulfilment centre in Bristol as part of ongoing growth plans.
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NewsPeacocks set to buy Bonmarché out of administration
Peacocks is poised to buy Bonmarché out of administration after being identified as the peferred bidder for the embattled business.
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NewsTrouva secures £17m investment to fuel overseas expansion
Trouva has raised £17m in its latest funding round to expand its international store network and has launched a dedicated German website.
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NewsHabitat boss Clare Askem steps down
Habitat boss Clare Askem has stepped down from the Sainsbury’s-owned business after eight years at the helm, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsFortnum & Mason profits soar after strong multichannel performance
Fortnum & Mason has reported soaring profits and sales for the year off the back of what it described as strong multichannel performance.
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NewsUnion calls for shoppers to ‘keep their cool’ on Black Friday
The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) is calling for shoppers to remain calm during the Black Friday sales following an increase in abusive behaviour towards staff during the pre-Christmas sales.
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NewsConsumer confidence flatlines in November
Consumer confidence flatlined in negative growth in November, marking four years since it had been into positive territory, according to the GfK Consumer Confidence Index.
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VideoFrasers Schmasers – will Sports Direct rebrand make any difference?
As Sports Direct unveils plans for a group rebrand to Frasers, retail adviser Richard Hyman and Retail Week head of content Grace Bowden discuss whether a new name will have any impact on how the business is perceived by brands or shoppers.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Asos’ ‘ferociously intelligent’ chief growth officer
Asos’ decision to hire its first chief growth officer has sparked debate about what the job entails and why the business needs one now.
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