All Retail Week articles in 3-9 November 2018
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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OpinionFairtrade ensures supply security, as well as morality
The aroma of a coffee plantation in full bloom is sweetly intoxicating. Jinaldo encouraged me to sniff the white flowers on the tall, delicate trees and compare their complex bouquets.
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NewsM&S considered splitting food and fashion arms
Marks & Spencer looked into separating its food and apparel divisions but opted not to after deciding it would not create shareholder value.
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NewsMike Ashley deals take toll of thousands of retail jobs
Mike Ashleyâs takeovers of well-known retailers have cost 6,000 retail jobs and more than ÂŁ1bn in unpaid bills.
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NewsThe Range posts profit fall after taking sterling hit
Profits at value general merchant giant The Range fell last year after the weakness of sterling hit performance.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The murky world of influencer marketing
Influencer marketing is big business, with everyone from fashion retailer Boohoo to Marks & Spencer turning to social media titans. But what are the risks?
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NewsLidl ploughs ÂŁ8m into raising wages for 17,000 staff
Lidl has increased salaries for its hourly paid employees in line with Living Wage rates, marking a 30% increase in pay for London-based staff over four years.
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NewsTed Baker unveils its first-ever advert
Ted Baker is launching its first-ever advert this month, with the campaign running across physical, social, print and online.
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NewsAmazon unveils âbiggest everâ Black Friday offers
Amazon has ramped up its Black Friday deals this year, which will span a 10-day period and be sold online and through a dedicated pop-up.
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NewsRetail sales growth sluggish in 'non-starter' October
Retail sales edged up in October but remained âlow by historical standardsâ as Black Friday anticipation and Brexit jitters dampened demand.
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VideoWatch: Aldi mimics Coca-Cola in new Christmas ad
Aldi has brought back its Kevin the Carrot character for a third consecutive year to kickstart its Christmas campaign.
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NewsNew Look first-half profits up, driven by cost savings
New Look has recorded an increase in its interim profits despite a fall in sales as the retailer delivered ÂŁ70m in cost-cutting initiatives.
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NewsPrimark sales and profits rise driven by the UK
Primark has posted increases in its preliminary profits and sales, bolstered by strong UK sales which defy the wider fashion downturn.
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NewsEx-US Topshop manager alleges Philip Green harassment
The former manager of Topshopâs Las Vegas flagship, Auna Irvine, has become the first person to publicly allege that Philip Green harassed her.
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NewsMorrisons hails âstrongâ third-quarter sales
Morrisons has hailed a âstrongâ third-quarter performance despite suffering a slowdown from its summer sales spike.
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NewsNew Look boss: 'Weâre going from defence to attack'
New Look executive chairman Alistair McGeorge has vowed to take on the market once more, saying the business will soon stop being in defensive mode.
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VideoWatch: Tesco puts families at heart of Christmas ad
Tesco has centred its Christmas advertising campaign on families and their festive traditions and dinnertime debates.
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NewsM&S profits rise but sales continue to fall
Marks & Spencer profits have risen but sales fell as boss Steve Rowe vows to âleave no stone unturnedâ in his quest to transform the business.
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NewsMulberry hit by House of Fraser collapse as sales plunge
Mulberry UK retail sales plunged 11% in its first half as House of Fraser administration and âsoftâ retail conditions bite.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership chairman Mayfield to step down
John Lewis Partnership chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield is to step down from the business in 2020.
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NewsMarks & Spencer boss Rowe pledges to churn store estate
Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe has signalled further changes to the retailerâs store estate as part of his turnaround programme.