All Retail Week articles in 24-30 November 2018
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsFortnum & Mason profits boosted by international sales
Fortnum & Mason has hailed a spike in sales and profits in what it dubbed a “stellar year of growth”.
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VideoWatch: Co-op becomes last grocer to launch Christmas ad
The Co-op has become the last major grocer to launch its Christmas ad as part of a £19m festive giveaway to thousands of communities across the UK.
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AnalysisTop of the pop-ups – which made a splash in 2018?
Traditional retailers and online players are increasingly turning to pop-up shops to create awareness of their brands.
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NewsTesco to put electric car charge points in 600 stores
Tesco has partnered with Volkswagen to roll out more than 2,400 electric charging bays at 600 stores over the next three years.
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NewsMissguided chief customer officer exits after eight months
Missguided chief customer officer Kenyatte Nelson has left the fast-fashion business after eight months.
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NewsConsumer confidence fall threatens festive cheer
Consumer confidence fell three points to -13 in November as Brexit threatens to turn the season of goodwill into the “season of uncertainty”.
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NewsNews in brief: Friday 30 November
Consumer confidence falls in November, Tesco rolls out electric car charging points and John Lewis launches click-and-collect in Booths stores.
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NewsAgenda: Mike Ashley, McColl’s, Joules and Ted Baker
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with Mike Ashley’s meeting with MPs and updates from McColl’s, Joules and Ted Baker on the agenda.
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OpinionIceland ad shows being on point beats being on screen
There was a time when having Christmas advert banished from TV would have been a sucker punch to festive sales.
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Retail VoiceWhy unplanned employee absence shouldn't be a curse
Last-minute no-shows may be out of retailers' control, but smart technology can resolve staffing and people management issues.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Retirement must wait for Wilko's new exec
Taking early retirement is the dream for many executives, but not everyone is cut out for a life of golf and gardening.
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VideoThe Retail Week: How will Christmas play out for retailers?
The golden quarter is now well underway, but will it be a happy Christmas for retailers?
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NewsIkea profits drop as it ramps up transformation spend
Ikea has suffered a slump in full-year earnings after ploughing investment into opening smaller stores and improving its ecommerce business.
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NewsWhittaker scraps Intu bid amid economic ‘uncertainty’
A consortium led by John Whittaker has scrapped its bid for shopping centre owner Intu, blaming macroeconomic “uncertainty” and “potential near-term volatility” in financial markets.
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NewsNews in brief: Thursday 29 November
All the latest retail news as John Whittaker’s consortium withdraws its offer for shopping centre owner Intu.
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Retail VoiceMiroglio and Workplace keep collaboration in fashion
Meet the Miroglio Fashion chief executive using Workplace to connect front-line workers, enable better project management and accelerate innovation.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop launches 'Sniff Bar' pop-up shops
The Fragrance Shop has launched pop-up ‘Sniff Bars’ in high-footfall locations.
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GalleryStore gallery: Morrisons opens first 'food market court'
Morrisons has unveiled its first ‘food market court’ in the latest of its store overhauls.
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NewsBoohoo and Primark defend prices and sustainability to MPs
Fast-fashion retailers including Primark, Boohoo, Asos and Missguided defended their practices to MPs yesterday.
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NewsNews in brief: Wednesday 28 November
Shop prices rise in November spurred by food prices as H&M shutters its Cheap Monday fascia and Amazon opens its third Amazon Go store.