Data and analysis – Page 13
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AnalysisAnalysis: Does challenger Takeoff Technologies threaten Ocado’s dominance?
The emergence of Takeoff Technologies, a grocery ecommerce pretender, has driven Ocado shares down and rattled investors. Retail Week looks at whether the new kid on the block could take the UK grocery pureplay’s delivery crown.
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From start-up space to art galleries: Four inventive examples of filling empty shops
With the number of high street vacancies soaring, Retail Week looks at the interesting tactics some landlords have used to fill empty units.
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Analysis: Should retailers focus on getting better, not bigger?
Despite the punishing retail climate, most retailers are still expected to grow. But is the right thing to do? Is it time for a reset of corporate expectations? Is it time for retailers to concentrate on getting better, not bigger?
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Analysis: New Look sales are under pressure but profit is priority
Value fashion retailer New Look’s first-half figures showed signs of progress in its recovery following last year’s CVA and resulting financial restructuring.
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Retail weather: Winter is (almost) coming
The retail weather forecast from Saturday November 9 to Friday November 15, 2019
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Future of food 2030: Vegan, personalised and delivered to your door
What will shoppers eat and how will they buy groceries in 2030 – and how should retailers react?
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Analysis: Could and should Pessina take Walgreens Boots private?
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) executive chairman Stefano Pessina is understood to be making an audacious play to take the health and wellness group private. Could he, and should he, pull it off?
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The makings of a sustainable Christmas
Many consumers are committing to a greener, more sustainable Christmas this year, but how will this shift impact spending habits?
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Analysis: Could election clarity realise Sainsbury’s hopes for a retail rebound?
Following Sainsbury’s somewhat disappointing interim update this morning, chief executive Mike Coupe said the prospect of clarity from the Christmas general election could bring respite for the retail sector in the New Year.
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Analysis: Primark confronts sustainability concerns that hit German sales
In its 50th year of trading and following a strong set of full-year results, Primark has won more clothing market share even with bumps in the road – particularly in Germany.
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Data: Waitrose customers craved ‘simpler existence’ and seaweed in 2019
Waitrose Partners’ latest Food and Drink Report highlights that in 2019 customers wanted to move towards a “simpler existence” as the world became more complicated, but also dabbled with exotic food and drinks.
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How Seasalt harnessed heritage to navigate retail’s choppy waters
While many larger high street fashion brands have found themselves in rough water this year, Seasalt is plain sailing. Retail Week looks at what the fashion retailer is doing right and where it might turn next.
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Retail weather: Getting colder
The retail weather forecast from Saturday November 9 to Friday November 15, 2019
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Data: One in five shoppers to spend less at Christmas
One-fifth of customers are likely to spend less money with retailers at Christmas this year due to uncertainty around the December general election and Brexit, exclusive Retail Week research has found.
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Analysis: How Zalando is shifting the sustainability gears
Zalando invited Retail Week to its head office in Berlin to unveil an ambitious sustainability strategy as the international fashion etailer changes its model to reflect contemporary consumer concerns.
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Christmas with a twist: the 2019 trends to watch
As retailers gear up for the festive period, what will tempt consumers to open their wallets and upgrade their festive staples?
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Data: Black Friday - lessons for this year from 2018
With less than a month to Black Friday, Retail Week pores over what happened last year and what retailers can learn to nail the big event this year.
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Analysis: How Westfield is beating the shopping centre downturn
The owner of Westfield London and Stratford reported an increase in sales and footfall over the first nine months of 2019. Retail Week looks at how Westfield is beating the wider shopping centre malaise.
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Analysis: How Nike’s new boss will accelerate its digital transition
Last week it was announced that Nike’s long-term chief executive Mark Parker would be stepping down from the brand to be replaced by John Donahoe. Retail Week analyses what Donahoe will bring to the role and what his appointment says for Nike’s shifting priorities.
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Retail weather: Temperatures falling and wet
The retail weather forecast from Saturday November 2 to Friday November 8, 2019
