All Retail Week articles in 7-13 December 2019
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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InterviewFrom hampers to Hong Kong: Why Fortnumâs is more than a Christmas cracker
Fortnum & Masonâs charismatic chief executive Ewan Venters talks Christmas, keeping up with food trends and what the future holds for the 312-year-old retailer
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AnalysisBe Inspired: From Princeton to Pets at Home
In this monthâs Be Inspired ambassador interview, Retail Week gets to know Pets at Homeâs Louise Stonier.
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Retail VoiceThree new rules to stay relevant
EYâs Silvia Rindone explains the new principles retailers need to be adhering to in order to get ahead in the changeable retail landscape.
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OpinionOpinion: How to turn business purpose into profit-making reality
In my last article, I wrote about the importance of articulating the âwhyâ of business to employees, in order to help translate lofty company missions into meaningful activities and to create a shared sense of purpose.
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NewsTesco considers sale of Thai and Malaysian stores
Tesco is considering offloading its Asian stores in a deal that could value retail operations across its Thai and Malaysian business at up to $9bn (ÂŁ6.8bn).
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NewsTed Baker drafts in Deloitte to investigate ÂŁ25m stock overstatement
Ted Baker has appointed Deloitte to work alongside law firm Freshfields on the investigation into the overstated the value of stock on its balance sheet.
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NewsNovember footfall slides as rain dampens shopper numbers
Retail footfall declined last month as the combination of poor weather and incoming Black Friday deterred shoppers from hitting the high street.
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NewsM&S set to downsize biggest flagship stores
Marks & Spencer is to downsize around 20 of its largest stores in expensive city-centre locations as part of its turnaround plan.
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DataRetail weather: Rainy or white Christmas?
The retail weather forecast from Saturday December 14 to Friday December 20, 2019
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GalleryIn pictures: Watches of Switzerland expands London flagship
Watches of Switzerland has expanded its Regent Street store and opened a new Rolex boutique and redesigned showroom
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco should double down in Asia, not cash out
Incoming Tesco boss Ken Murphy must have been hoping for a relaxed Christmas this year before taking on his new role next spring.
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Retail VoiceUnderstanding the customer mindset online
Conversityâs Sarah Cameron explains how retailers need to combine personalisation with real-time data to appear more human online.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland profits soar on back of ârobustâ UK and US markets
Watches of Switzerland has reported soaring profits and revenues as it praised the ârobustâ market for luxury watches both in the UK and the US.
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NewsMothercare UK losses deepen during âextraordinarily challengingâ period
Mothercare UK has reported widening losses in the first half of the financial year, starkly highlighting the issues which led to its being placed into administration in November.
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NewsTravis Perkins says demerger of Wickes to be completed by middle of next year
Wickes owner Travis Perkins has hailed the progress it has made in its bid to offload the retailer and says the demerger will be complete by the second quarter of 2020.
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NewsMcCollâs blames profit warning on low consumer confidence
McCollâs has issued a profit warning for the year, blaming âsofter market conditionsâ in the second half of the year on unseasonable weather and low consumer confidence.
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NewsTed Baker CEO and chair quit amid fresh profit warning
Ted Baker has been plunged further into crisis after parting company with its chief executive and chair following a fresh profit warning.
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NewsSupermarket sales growth slows as election approaches
Supermarket sales growth slowed as the UK geared up for its first December election since 1923, according to the latest figures from Kantar.
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NewsJohn Lewis posts Black Friday sales jump
John Lewis & Partners has posted a rise in sales during its Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotional events.
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NewsTopshop chief executive Paul Price resigns
Topshop boss Paul Price has resigned after deciding to relocate back to the USA.