All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 6
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The Retail Week: Can Sir Philip Green's empire survive?
As claims of alleged sexual harassment and racist abuse stack up against Sir Philip Green, the team discuss whether his Arcadia empire can survive his personal crisis.
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Retail's credit crisis: does cut cover lead to collapse?
Retail is facing a credit crisis. In recent months trade credit insurers have pulled or reduced cover on some of the biggest businesses on the high street.
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Analysis: Giving grocery IoT some bottle
Malibu owner Pernod Ricard is bringing the Internet of Things into the grocery store and into people’s homes. How does it work and how will it impact retail?
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The Retail Week: Is the 'Amazon tax' right for retail?
Tesco CEO Dave Lewis has called for the Government to bring in the ‘Amazon tax’ – a 2% charge on online retailers’ revenue. The team discusses whether this is the right thing for retail right now.
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The start-ups helping John Lewis Partnership banish plastic
Tackling the plastic problem was the theme of John Lewis Partnership’s latest JLAB innovation programme. We profile the start-ups it believes can help fix it.
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Retail Reimagined: Designing the fashion store 2.0
In the latest instalment of our Retail Reimagined series, examining how traditional formats would look if they were redesigned today, we explore the fashion store 2.0.
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Evans Cycles seeks buyer to fund rescue bid
Evans Cycles has put itself up for sale and is seeking fresh funding to secure its future.
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Moss Bros swings to red in volatile first half
Menswear retailer Moss Bros swung into the red in what chief executive Brian Brick said was the “most volatile” first half trading for many years.
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The Retail Week: Will Tesco's discounter Jack's work?
In the week Tesco unveiled its much-anticipated value fascia Jack’s, we discuss whether it will entice shoppers away from Aldi and Lidl.
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Watch: Mark Steel on the voice shopping and AR future
Sainsbury’s Argos digital director Mark Steel on what makes a great voice shopping experience and the importance of bringing together brilliant tech and brilliant staff.
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N Brown boss Angela Spindler steps down
Angela Spindler is to step down as chief executive of N Brown at the end of September.
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Digital Leaders 2018: Who are the ones to watch?
As Retail Week launches its Digital Leaders Power List 2018, we profile those with the potential to make waves over the next 12 months.
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Digital Power List: Tech titans thrive but where are all the women?
Jeff Bezos may have topped the Digital Leaders Power List for the fourth year running but that doesn’t mean that UK retail is now controlled from a giant skyscraper in Seattle.
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Revealed: Retail’s top 50 digital leaders ranked
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has retained his crown as the most influential person in digital retail.
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Watch: The best examples of AR in retail
We look at the best examples of augmented reality bringing retail to life for shoppers.
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Retail Reimagined: Building the DIY store 2.0
In the latest instalment of our Retail Reimagined series, examining how traditional formats would look if they were redesigned today, Gemma Goldfingle explores the DIY store 2.0.
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The Retail Week: Is Farfetch's $6bn valuation justified?
Luxury fashion specialist Farfetch has announced plans to list shares on the New York stock exchange and has been valued at $6bn. Is this valuation justified or just farfetched?
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The Retail Week: Is 'House of Debenhams' a goer?
A week after Mike Ashley bought House of Fraser, thoughts are turning to whether it could be the start of something bigger. The team discuss whether his plan is to create ‘House of Debenhams’ by combining the two businesses.
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The Retail Week: What Ikea's store U-turn means for retail
This week we learnt Ikea is moving into the high street and Hammerson is moving out of retail parks. The team discuss what is motivating these strategies, what they say about shopping habits and if the new approaches will pay off.
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The Retail Week: Time for Mike Ashley to quit gambling?
Mike Ashley likes a flutter in both his private and professional life, which has frequently worked in his favour. But Sports Direct’s profits took a £85.4m hit on its near-30% Debenhams stake over the year. We discuss whether it’s time for Ashley to quit gambling.