All Retail Week articles in December 22, 2017
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsGame hires investment specialist as non-exec
Game has hired an investment fund boss to head up its remuneration committee, replacing Hailo founder Caspar Woolley.
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NewsOpinion: Bunnings shouldnât bother with a small format
Format multiplication, at a time when the task of converting an existing massive store portfolio looks tricky, is something that Bunnings should not be undertaking.
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OpinionOpinion: Elizabeth Line will transform the West End
Retailers in Londonâs West End are looking forward to one of the biggest transformations the district has ever seen as work starts on the new Elizabeth Line.
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NewsChristmas discounting to overtake Black Friday
More retailers will offer promotions in the week before Christmas Day than during the Black Friday Sale weekend, according to trends observed by PwC.
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NewsUpdated: Toys R Us CVA could be blocked by pension fund
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is demanding a ÂŁ9m payment into Toys R Usâ UK pension scheme to win its backing for its proposed restructure.
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NewsPoundland seeks to reassure staff as Steinhoff reels
Poundland has sent a statement to its employees insisting that despite its credit cover being downgraded it expects âno impact on the business in terms of supplyâ.
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NewsIkea faces European Commission tax investigation
The European Commission has launched an âin-depth investigationâ into furniture giant Ikeaâs tax affairs.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five tech trends set to transform retail in 2018
From blockchain to drones, Retail Week takes a look at the technology that is set to revolutionise how consumers shop and retailers operate in 2018.
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NewsHarvey Nichols dips into the red in 'challenging' year
Harvey Nichols has posted a pre-tax loss and flat sales as refurbishments at its Knightsbridge flagship bit into its bottom line.
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NewsGame exec and Multiplay founder Fletcher exits business
Gameâs senior vice president of esports and founder of its recently offloaded Multiplay acquisition Craig Fletcher will step down from his role this month.
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NewsBoxing Day online sales set to surpass ÂŁ1bn mark
Online sales are set to deliver healthy rises over Christmas and Boxing Day, although the latter continues to be outstripped by Black Friday.
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NewsKoovs shaves off pre-tax losses despite flat sales
Koovs has posted narrowing losses and delivered flat sales at the interim mark during what chief executive Mary Turner described as a âchallenging yearâ.
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DataData: What do shoppers want from department stores?
The department store market is struggling like never before with changing consumer habits, rising costs and falling confidence all affecting the sector.
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NewsFeather & Black bought out of admin by beds giant
The bulk of furniture retailer Feather & Black has been bought out of administration.
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NewsSteinhoff-owned Bensons and Harvey's credit insurance cut
Bensons for Beds and Harveyâs credit cover has been cut in the wake of parent company Steinhoffâs accounting scandal, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsStore of the Week: Ardene, Saint-JĂŠrĂ´me, Quebec
Canadian fast-fashion retailer Ardeneâs new store-cum-hangout in Quebec marks a shift to targeting younger women and becoming more multichannel.
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Retail Voice
Three ways to turn festive shoppers into lifelong customers
Why brand purpose, consistency and transparency are crucial to long-term customer loyalty.
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GalleryFirst look: Bunnings debuts small store in Bicester
Australian DIY firm Bunnings has lifted the lid on a new small store format, with its first in the UK opening in Bicester today.
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NewsToys R Us future in doubt as PPF blocks survival plan
The future of Toys R Us in the UK has been plunged into doubt after the Pensions Protection Fund (PPF) said it would block the retailerâs proposed restructuring plan.
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CartoonBlowerâs retail cartoon: Next-day delivery for Christmas
Cartoonist Patrick Blowerâs take on retailers fulfilling their next-day delivery promises in the final run-up to Christmas Day.