All articles by Emily Hardy – Page 14
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Opinion
Opinion: No one in big ticket is sitting comfortably
As inflation rises, wage growth stagnates and uncertainty abounds in the wake of the Brexit vote, consumer confidence cannot be taken for granted.
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News
Wyevale unveils new strategy after profits dive
Wyevale Garden Centres has unveiled a new business strategy after losses spiralled in its last full year, Retail Week can reveal.
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News
Today in retail: M&S joins online food race
Marks & Spencer has gone ahead with a one-hour pilot food delivery service, finally shouldering up to grocery rivals in the hotly contested convenience war.
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News
Fenwick hires first ever CIO from Dixons Carphone
Fenwick has appointed Dixons Carphone’s interim head of group IT transformation David Cutts to be its first chief information officer (CIO), Retail Week understands.
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News
Marks & Spencer pilots one-hour food deliveries
Marks & Spencer has kickstarted the trial of a new food delivery service as it moves to ramp up its convenience credentials in the hotly competitive grocery sector.
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News
Poundland reshuffles board as it gears up for EU growth
Poundland has reshuffled its top team, promoting trading director Barry Williams to managing director, as it ploughs ahead with European expansion, Retail Week can reveal.
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Video
The Retail Week: Fashion on the high street and online
The Retail Week team discuss the biggest trends during London Fashion Week and the challenges facing high street fashion retailers.
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News
Homebase halts home delivery as new owner revamps site
Homebase has frozen its home delivery service while new owner Bunnings completes its separation from Home Retail Group and moves to a new web platform.
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Gallery
First look: Canada Goose revamps Harrods shop-in-shop
Canadian winter clothing brand Canada Goose has overhauled its Harrods shop-in-shop ahead of its London store opening.
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News
Co-op member reward scheme eats into half-year profits
Co-op’s underlying pre-tax profits slumped in its first half as the group invested in its member reward scheme and earnings fell in its insurance business.
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News
BHS: Dominic Chappell denies pension probe charges
Ex-BHS owner Dominic Chappell has denied failing to hand over information to The Pensions Regulator during an investigation into the retailer’s collapse.
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News
The Entertainer poaches commercial director from Tesco
Toy specialist The Entertainer has appointed Tesco’s John Driscoll to be its new commercial director.
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News
House of Fraser and Kingfisher in transformation mode
Transformation is the buzzword of the day, as both Kingfisher and House of Fraser insist their respective turnaround plans will pave the way to success.
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News
John Lewis buoyed by exceptionally strong fashion sales
Sales at John Lewis department store jumped 7.6% year-on-year to £85.4m in the seven days to September 16.
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Data
Data: Why the new iPhone won’t fix Dixons Carphone
Last month Dixons Carphone issued a profit warning, citing a tough UK mobile phone market for its woes.
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News
Today in retail: Amazon courts the in-crowd at LFW
Amazon used London Fashion Week, when fashionistas from across the globe descend on the capitol to glean what next season will bring, to test out a new one-hour delivery service.
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News
Today in retail: JD expands, Sports Direct under fire
Sports retailers dominated headlines today as JD Sports ramped up its international expansion plans and Sports Direct ruffled feathers… again.
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Analysis
Analysis: Top takeaways from day two at Tech.
As the second and final day of Tech. powered by Retail Week draws to a close, we look at the key themes and tangible takeaways that surfaced.
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News
Habitat ramps up digital offer with click-and-collect
Habitat has launched its first click-and-collect service, enabling customers to pick up small homeware products ordered online from over 2,300 locations.
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News
Today in retail: Dixons exec takes the wheel at Halfords
Halfords is revving its engine today after it bagged Dixons Carphone exec Graham Stapleton to succeed Jill McDonald, who is departing for M&S.