All Retail Week articles in December 16 2016
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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OpinionAnalysis: Top 10 marketing game-changers in 2017
In a world of connected devices and intelligent interfaces, retailers need to prepare for a tech-enabled future.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: M&S's happy Christmas
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Marks & Spencer’s better-than-expected Christmas sales
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NewsThis week in retail: Can Halfords stay on track?
Cycling and motor parts giant Halfords will give us a taste of how they traded over the Christmas period with an update this week.
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AnalysisCES 2017: Five tech trends for retailers to watch
The Consumer Electronics Show sets the agenda for the coming year. Here are some of the products and trends retailers should look out for.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Aldi, UK exports and more
Retail news round-up: Aldi plans six stores across Scotland, and Irish food exports to UK decrease
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: The perfect retail storm
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on the power of the year ahead for retail.
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AnalysisCES 2017: Maplin boss Oliver Meakin on smart home
Maplin chief executive Oliver Meakin spoke to Retail Week about putting service at the heart of his business and the impact of Brexit on price.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Boohoo, Coast and more
Retail news round-up: Boohoo reports rise in sales and Coast, Oasis and Warehouse report declining sales in Ireland.
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AnalysisCES 2017: Is in-store AI a goldmine or a gimmick?
Artificial intelligence was one of the big talking points at CES this year, from driverless cars to and voice-activated devices.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Matalan, retail sales and more
Retail news round-up: Matalan reports rise in sales, and last-minute Christmas rush boosts UK retail sales
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OpinionOpinion: Is it still worth trading in the West End?
The cost of opening a successful shop in London’s West End may outweigh the benefits. It could be better to go to a shopping centre.
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NewsAldi’s premium ranges drive Christmas sales spike
Aldi has posted a jump in December sales, driven by the success of its expanded luxury ranges.
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NewsWatch: Tesco launches new ‘Food Love Stories’ campaign
Tesco has launched a new campaign as part of a drive to increase the focus on its food quality credentials.
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NewsBoohoo.com bid for Nasty Gal moves step closer
Boohoo.com’s acquisition of US brand Nasty Gal has moved a step closer after the US Bankruptcy Court approved the process to sell its assets.
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NewsSports Direct mulls more brand sales amid upmarket push
Sports Direct is mulling a move to sell more of its struggling brands as boss Mike Ashley bids to create a more upmarket business.
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NewsDunelm hires ex-George at Asda chief Fiona Lambert
Dunelm has drafted in the former boss of George at Asda, Fiona Lambert, as its new product director.
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NewsMaplin Christmas sales soar as drones take off
Maplin has hailed “one of its strongest Christmas trading periods” as drones helped sales fly during the golden quarter.
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AnalysisThe lowdown on NRF's upcoming retail show in New York
The National Retail Federation conference and expo kicks off in New York this week. We look at some of the highlights in part one of our preview.
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NewsInterview: Rob Collins on his first year at Waitrose
New Waitrose boss Rob Collins gives Retail Week his first interview since taking charge of the grocer last year.
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AnalysisThis week in retail: Super Thursday to reveal Christmas winners
This week brings a blizzard of updates that will give insight into how retailers fared over the vital golden quarter.