All Retail Week articles in August 2021 – Page 4
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NewsMarks & Spencer adds new fashion brands to online stable
M&S is to introduce six more fashion brands to its online platform as it builds its ecommerce operations.
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Retail VoiceFour strategies to reimagine retail through the cloud
Connecting with customers through the cloud is the key to retail adaptation, says Steve Gurney, head of worldwide general merchandise, Amazon Web Services
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Opinion‘No one wants to hear the pandemic used as an excuse for poor service any more’
This summer of sport has provided endless moments of inspiration for all of us as we start getting back to normality after a difficult year: determination, grit, teamwork, discipline, heart.
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InterviewInterview: Eataly founder Oscar Farinetti on building the world’s first ‘green retail park’
Best known as the charismatic founder of dining and food retail chain Eataly, Oscar Farinetti talks to Retail Week about his newest, eco-friendly Green Pea format and calls on entrepreneurs and businesses to lead the sustainability charge.
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NewsAsos chair Crozier steps down for rival role
Asos chair Adam Crozier has been appointed chair of BT Group and will stand down from his role at the fashion giant later this year.
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NewsAsda eyes Ian McLeod for top job following Burnley exit
Retail veteran and former Asda executive Ian McLeod has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner to succeed Roger Burnley as chief executive of the grocer.
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DataData: Grocery sales slip as customers enjoy lifting restrictions
Grocery sales continued to decline in August as customers returned to pubs, bars and restaurants.
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NewsWalmart raises outlook as second-quarter sales surge
American giant Walmart has increased its full-year outlook for the second time this year as sales surged in the second quarter despite the effects of the Delta strain on consumer confidence.
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GalleryStore gallery: Ikea’s new ‘interactive and intuitive’ Shanghai store
Ikea has unveiled a new store format in Shanghai as it adapts to changing consumer demands.
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Retail VoiceThree key opportunities to drive ecommerce growth in the post-pandemic world
Nadia Barmada, growth strategist at Linnworks, has a trio of strategies to help retailers keen to emerge strongly from the pandemic.
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Opinion‘Collecting the data is only half the battle’
Over the past 18 months, everyone’s lives have become increasingly and pervasively governed by Covid-19 data.
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NewsCouncil left scrambling as landlords walk away from Croydon Westfield dream
Local authority plans to regenerate Croydon have been thrown into chaos after Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Hammerson walked away from the Centrale & Whitgift Centre.
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NewsPoundland doubles size of online shopping trial
Poundland’s trial of its online delivery service has been extended to new postcodes in the Midlands and Yorkshire, meaning it is now available to more than 7 million UK consumers.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches food range on expat retail site British Corner Shop
Marks & Spencer has extended its online food offer through a partnership with expats’ shopping site British Corner Shop.
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NewsExclusive: Boxpark founder pledges to step in to save Croydon redevelopment
Boxpark founder Roger Wade has expressed interest in forming a consortium to save the redevelopment of Croydon after Westfield and Hammerson walked away from the town centre.
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NewsThe Co-op poaches Tesco executive to lead data and insight team
The Co-operative has appointed former Tesco executive Nick Meagher as head of insight and research.
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NewsJD Sports launches UK-first TikTok collaboration for Nike launch
JD has partnered with TikTok to allow users to virtually try on a pair of Nike trainers without leaving the comfort of their homes.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What lessons can be learned from the Westfield Croydon debacle?
After the best part of a decade of promises and planning both Westfield and Hammerson pulled the plug on the planned redevelopment of Croydon’s Whitgift Centre. What does the news mean for the future of the shopping centre and what lessons can be learned from the project’s demise?
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OpinionAs Bezos blasts off, how can retailers bring Amazon down to Earth?
The Keynote: As Bezos blasts off, how can retailers bring Amazon down to Earth?
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NewsJohn Lewis builds offer beyond retail with ethical financial products
John Lewis Partnership has entered the retail investment market for the first time as it seeks to generate more profits from outside traditional retail.