All articles by Becky Waller-Davies – Page 8
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News
Debenhams may close 20 stores as it secures cash injection
Debenhams is considering launching a CVA in a bid to counteract the burden of its onerous rental agreements on its finances, having secured a cash injection.
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Video
The Retail Week: How 25 CEOs are preparing for 2019
This week, the team are joined by Manhattan managing director Craig Summers to talk about the findings of our flagship Retail 2019 report, where 25 bosses reveal their strategies for the year ahead.
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News
Amazon and Boohoo named and shamed for environmental impact
A slew of major fashion retailers have been called out by MPs for “failing to commit” to reducing their environmental impact.
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M&S poaches new head of food online from Tesco
Marks & Spencer has hired a new head of food online, poaching Samantha Hornsby from Tesco.
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H&M hires Cambridge Analytica whistleblower
H&M has hired the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower to help it analyse data and use AI to gain a better understanding of what its customer wants.
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AO founder John Roberts to take back chief executive role
AO.com founder John Roberts is to take on the chief executive role once again after handing the reins over to Steve Caunce two years ago.
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Opinion
Opinion: Is Bonmarché’s realism realistic enough?
Bonmarché has followed up two profit warnings at the tail end of last year with a dismal update on Christmas performance.
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News
Oddbins warns of redundancies as advisers weigh options
Off-licence business Oddbins has warned of job losses after appointing advisers to look at its options following an “extremely tough” Christmas.
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Mike Ashley mulling Patisserie Valerie deal
Mike Ashley is reportedly considering making a bid for Patisserie Valerie, a move which would give him even greater control of the high street.
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News
Watch: As 70,000 retail jobs go, where is the uproar?
This week, the team discuss the news that there were 70,000 fewer retail jobs over the golden quarter compared to the previous year, and what this trend means for the sector.
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News
Philip Green seeks damages and sources from Telegraph
Retail tycoon Sir Philip Green is seeking damages from The Daily Telegraph after the newspaper printed a frontpage story alleging bullying by an unnamed businessman.
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Analysis
Analysis: The trends and companies revolutionising US retail
While much of mainstream retail continues to suffer amid a changing consumer landscape, new models of commerce are emerging.
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Video
Watch: Game-changing retail technology from NRF
Every retail tech company worth its salt descended on NRF, each showcasing the latest innovations. Here is Retail Week’s round-up of the technology that might make an impact.
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News
N Brown sales fall as power brands fail to drive growth
N Brown sales were down over the festive period with its power brands failing to boost the group’s dismal performance.
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News
Game sales fall over Christmas as it rolls out arenas
Game’s UK sales fell over the Christmas period with its Spanish business outperforming its British arm.
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News
Primark sales up but like-for-likes dip
Primark sales rose 4% over the festive period but like-for-likes fell slightly.
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Analysis
Showfields: the ‘most interesting store in the world’?
While the wellness trend is typically closely associated with America’s West Coast, New York is home to a multitude of retailers with wellbeing at their heart.
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Analysis
Analysis: Lessons from Walmart’s digital transformation
Walmart is on a mission to transform itself for the digital age and allow it to fend off the onslaught of online titan Amazon.
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Analysis
Opinion: Debenhams' future is in Mike Ashley's hands
Mike Ashley’s spectacularly engineered coup at Debenhams’ AGM sent shockwaves through the industry at the tail end of Super Thursday.
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Video
Watch: What next for Debenhams after AGM coup?
Debenhams chair Sir Ian Cheshire and boss Sergio Bucher were both ousted from the retailer’s board following a dramatic AGM yesterday.