All Analysis articles – Page 135
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AnalysisData: How healthy is M&S’s store portfolio?
As the industry awaits the outcome of M&S’s portfolio review, Retail Week takes a look at the health of its estate.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Jill McDonald take Halfords up another gear?
It is now a year since Halfords boss Jill McDonald unveiled her ‘Moving Up a Gear’ strategy for the cycling and motoring retailer.
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AnalysisOnline secret shopper: John Lewis’ ecommerce strategy
John Lewis has taken a number of risks with their omnichannel strategy that could ultimately determine overall performance.
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AnalysisHow will retailers and consumers cope with rising prices?
The warnings have started to come thick and fast. Inflationary pressures and the decline in the value of sterling are putting pressure on price.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How far and fast will inflation rise?
One of the big headwinds facing consumer spending is the pick-up in consumer price inflation set to occur over the next couple of years.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The sun is shining on Spain’s retail scene
After losing its appeal during the recession, retailers considering international expansion are once again eyeing Spain. Mark Burlton gives the lowdown.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Debenhams is ready for Sergio's big idea
Department store giant Debenhams has failed to reach its potential for some time.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Amazon grocery stores – case study or action plan?
Reports have surfaced suggesting Amazon may be planning to open up to 20 standalone grocery outlets in the US by the end of 2018.
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AnalysisSpooky stores where ghosts roam the aisles
As shoppers stock up on Halloween products, we take a look at some of the haunted stores where things go bump in the night
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AnalysisInfographic: Brexit trepidation and promises to minimise food inflation
The week in words and numbers, October 28, 2016: Andy Clarke looks towards Brexit, Asos post a profit hike and Hammerson’s opens its latest development in Leeds.
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AnalysisOpinion: There’s never been a better time to open retail space
Space is big, as The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy accurately noted.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What’s the next big move for Apple?
Apple unveiled a full-year sales slide for the first time in over a decade. How can the tech giant get its mojo back?
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AnalysisProfile: New John Lewis boss Paula Nickolds
It may have taken more than 150 years, but the New Year will mark a new dawn for John Lewis.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Paula Nickolds' to-do list at John Lewis
As Paula Nickolds prepares to take the reins as the first female boss of John Lewis, Retail Week takes a look at her to-do list.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How AI tackles retail’s ‘unsolvable problems’
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology may sound like science-fiction novel fodder, but it’s fast becoming an increasingly attractive investment to retailers.
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AnalysisAsda and Boots cast their spells on Halloween shoppers
Halloween is approaching and retailers are looking for new and spooky ways to win consumer spend. Here’s a look at what they have on offer.
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AnalysisOpinion: Should big retailers have a tech accelerator?
A sunny Wednesday in June. A room in John Lewis’s offices. Roadworks outside. It can only be London.
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AnalysisInfographic: The Marmite saga, plus the latest retail stats
The week in words and numbers, October 21, 2016: Tesco says it defends customers from Unilever price rises and Kantar Worldpanel scolds fashion retailers.
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AnalysisRetail Week Live: Three more speakers not to be missed
Retail Week Live 2017 will play host to some of the biggest names in the industry. Here we profile three more top speakers:
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is 2016 the year of the megashed?
Thanks to online fulfilment and urban logistics centres, many predicted a megasheds decline. Were they right? Simon Jack investigates.