All Retail Week articles in December 02 2016
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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Opinion
Opinion: Thankfully, inflation is nearing its peak
The resurgence of inflation has been one of the key themes this year, and is the primary driver of the squeeze on households’ real incomes that is currently underway.
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News
This week in retail: A nail-biting end to Christmas trading
There’s only one thing on every retailers’ mind this week – Christmas, and it looks like it will be a nervous wait to see if the tills are ringing.
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News
Today in Retail: Black Friday boosts November sales
It’s no huge surprise that sales, as measured by the Office for National Statistics, were up last month.
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Analysis
Pretty Little Thing, SilkFred and fashion’s rising stars
Between bad weather and squeezed margins, you’d be forgiven for thinking fashion was in the doldrums this year.
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News
This week in retail: Does Dixons Carphone still have its spark?
Dixons Carphone’s ebullient boss Seb James has taken a stiff-upper-lip approach to business post-referendum, shrugging off any concerns.
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Opinion
Retail Surgery: How can retail cash in on tourist shoppers?
How can retail cash in on tourist shoppers?
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Analysis
Infographic: Asos reacts to allegations of pay disparity
The week in words and numbers, December 9 2016: Asos responds to allegations of pay disparity, and House of Fraser’s boss on its distribution U-turn
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Analysis
Hot or not: The highs and lows of fashion in 2016
What have been the top trends of 2016? And which factors have been turning fashion companies off?
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Analysis
Research reveals Amazon's Christmas dominance
Latest research shows extent Amazon is disrupting the retail landscape this golden quarter and how competitors can react to the challenge.
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Opinion
Opinion: Retailers must listen to implement change
The clamour for change feels unprecedented. Few people predicted the populist victories seen here and in America but they expose a deep-rooted desire to shift the status quo.
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Analysis
Handbags and cocktails in Selfridges’ Accessories Hall
The newly completed Accessories Hall in Selfridges’ flagship is about grandeur and luxury.
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Analysis
Next-day delivery demand high in younger shoppers
New research has revealed shoppers in younger age brackets have higher expectations when it comes to next-day deliveries in the run-up to Christmas.
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Cartoon
Blower’s retail cartoon: Fashion retailers' year
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on what fashion retailers have been up to this year, from athleisure to the impact of the weather
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Analysis
Research gets inside mind of the UK shopper
A perception of value and knowledge of previous promotions is enticing consumers back to retailers as they shop around for Christmas bargains, new research has found.
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Analysis
Analysis: Who won the battle of the Christmas ads?
The battle for the best Christmas ad is well and truly under way. Two advertising supremos sift the turkeys from the crackers.
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Opinion
Opinion: eBay's emotion store gives glimpse into future
Imagine a world where a smile or a frown dictates what food is presented to you, or one where your mood determines which clothes you buy.
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News
How Peter Ruis pieced together Jigsaw
Looking back on 2016 is a peculiar experience, no matter who you are or where your political allegiances lie.
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Retail Voice
Are you ready for the returns rush?
With the golden quarter in full swing, how can retailers prepare for the influx of consumers returning products? Logistics service provider Torque explains.
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Analysis
New research shows value of consumer loyalty in 2017
A new shopper study has revealed 92% of the UK is registered with a loyalty scheme, but 20% of shoppers have failed to redeem any points.
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Analysis
The impact of Black Friday on Christmas spend
Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, but what impact does the discounting extravaganza have on Christmas spend?