All Analysis articles – Page 105
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AnalysisWhat Steinhoff's troubles mean for its UK businesses
Over the last two days, South African retail giant Steinhoff’s share price has tanked 75% and chief executive Markus Jooste has resigned.
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AnalysisConsumer 2018: How Brexit will change how we shop
Brexit has left Britain divided. But how will it change how the nation shops? Retail Week investigates Brexit’s impact on consumers in 2018 and beyond.
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AnalysisMobile online shopping likely to surge on Christmas Day
Online shopping through mobile devices is expected to surge over the festive season, particularly on Christmas Day.
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AnalysisHammerson's Intu deal – pain or gain for retailers?
This year started with one of the biggest corporate surprises in recent memory – Tesco’s £3.7bn acquisition of wholesale giant Booker.
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AnalysisPoundstretcher profits rise despite falling sales
Poundstretcher has posted a healthy boost in its full-year profits as the value retailer rejigs its store estate to focus on retail park openings.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Seven great examples of convenience retail
As grocers battle for share of the lucrative and growing convenience market, we take a look at some of the best innovations in c-stores globally.
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AnalysisConsumer 2018: How will shoppers spend this year?
Consumer spending has been volatile of late. What does this mean for 2018? Will shoppers splash the cash or batten down the hatches?
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AnalysisVodcast: Why two-man delivery is the ultimate game changer
Watch the second in a three-part series, as Retail Week finds out from John Lewis and DHL why two-man delivery is crucial.
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AnalysisConsumer 2018: Will confidence continue to fall?
Consumer confidence fell again in November, marking the 20th consecutive month of negative shopper sentiment.
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AnalysisConsumer 2018: Seven trends retailers need to know
We speak to forecasters and consumer experts to pick out the big trends to watch in 2018.
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AnalysisThe blurring line between food retail and wholesale
It was just 10 months ago that Tesco’s £3.7bn swoop for wholesale giant Booker sent shockwaves coursing through the grocery industry.
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AnalysisInfographic: Harrods' revamp costs and Tesco-Booker
Words and numbers, December 1, 2017: Harrods store revamp costs, Andy Clarke on Tesco-Booker, plus Sports Direct’s mooted £11m payment, John Lewis, and Neon Sheep.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five lessons for retailers from Lotus
Intense competition, financial shortfalls and senior management disruption. Sound familiar?
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AnalysisThe disruptors: Footwear retailers treading new ground
The footwear sector is the latest focus of Retail Week’s ‘The disruptors’ series, which looks at the up-and-coming businesses shaking up retail.
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AnalysisHow-to guide: Cracking the German ecommerce market
The German online retail market is one of the most attractive in the world and also one of the most difficult to navigate.
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AnalysisDesktop maintains slight lead over mobile
The use of desktop for UK online shopping has been marginally ahead of mobile in 2017, according to PCA Predict.
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AnalysisProfile: Fenwick’s first external CEO Robbie Feather
Robbie Feather is the first chief executive hired outside the Fenwick family, and should bring the benefits of his diverse background to the historic group.
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AnalysisSWOT analysis: Booths sale highlights intense competition
The Northwest-based upmarket grocer enjoys a dedicated following but reports of a sale highlight the intense competition and uncertainty in the grocery sector.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to set up an offshore hub
With the countdown to Brexit underway, a growing number of retailers that buy and sell goods in Europe are considering setting up offshore distribution hubs.
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Analysis: What does the Budget mean for retail?
Has Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered the Budget retailers craved? Or has he left the industry high and dry?