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AnalysisNew year, new you? The retailers in need of reinvention
Many people have started the new year with a mission to reinvent themselves. Lose weight, get more organised, find a new job. Which retailers could benefit from adopting a similar approach and what could their reinventions look like?
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News
John Lewis weekly sales fall despite demand for spring lines
Sales at the John Lewis Partners department stores business slid 5.8% year on year last week as demand for clearance bargains slowed and mild weather hampered the performance of fashion, despite “strong demand for new spring products”.
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John Lewis weekly sales fall as shoppers shun tech promotions
Sales at John Lewis Partners department stores slid last week but there was a strong rise at grocery stablemate Waitrose Partners.
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Analysis
The nine most jaw-dropping retail moments of 2019
The retail industry has experienced many twists and turns this year. Retail Week picks nine truly jaw-dropping moments from 2019.
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Analysis
Analysis: The biggest hires and fires of 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, Retail Week takes a look back at all the hires and fires that have made shockwaves in the retail sector this year.
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Photo gallery
In pictures: Fujifilm unveils ‘world-first’ London flagship
Fujifilm has opened a new concept store in London’s Covent Garden promising to deliver a sensory experience combining art with photography.
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Analysis
In pictures: The 10 best stores of the decade
Store design expert John Ryan selects the 10 most landmark shops that have opened over the past decade.
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Analysis
Analysis: Can Dixons Carphone get its spark back?
Dixons Carphone posted a 60% drop in adjusted pre-tax profit for the six months to October 26 as group sales fell 4% to £4.7bn. Figures like that often spark panic, but the City hasn’t turned off just yet.
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Data
Data: M&S Simply Food tops list of UK’s favourite retailers
M S Simply Food has wrestled back its crown as the UK’s favourite retailer, according to exclusive data from consultancy OC C.
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Analysis
Seven trends that will define Christmas and set the tone for 2020
Christmas 2019 will be unique for many reasons: a December election, Brexit looming and growing concern over the climate crisis. But what consumer behaviour trends will impact how people shop this Christmas and define retail in 2020? Retail Week investigates.
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News
John Lewis sales spike driven by Black Friday bargains
John Lewis’ weekly sales soared in after a “record” performance for the retailer as price matching and strong demand for fashion and home technology bolstered performance.
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Just one in 20 Black Friday deals genuine, Which? says
Just 5% of deals being pushed by UK retailers over the Black Friday period will offer genuine discounts, according to a study by Which?
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Currys PC World unveils customer testing initiative
Currys PC World has launched an initiative to test the best tech on the market with the help of its customers.
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Analysis
Analysis: Has AO.com short circuited in Europe?
As AO.com revealed its plans to close its business in the Netherlands following disappointing half-year results in Europe, Retail Week speaks to chief executive John Roberts about how he plans to fix the “mistakes” made in Europe to get the business back on track.
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Analysis
Black Friday 2019: What will happen and how to get it right
What will happen this Black Friday? Which retailers will take part? And can they really make it profitable?
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News
AO closes Netherlands business as it focuses on sustainable growth
Electricals retailer AO World is shutting its business in the Netherlands as it focuses on building its UK and German operations.
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Dixons Carphone makes key hires to boost digital transformation
Dixons Carphone has appointed two roles to help boost the electrical retailer’s digital transformation.
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John Lewis opens ‘experience playground’ new format store
John Lewis Partners will open an ‘experience playground’ store tomorrow where advice, services and service will take centre stage.
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Richer Sounds steals market share as profits rise
Richer Sounds registered increases in sales and profits during its full-year results.
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Shop Direct losses spiral as PPI claims hit bottom line
Shop Direct has suffered widening pre-tax losses despite increased sales following an “unexpected surge” in PPI claims.
