Insight & inspiration – Page 17
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Data
Consumer confidence inches up on a steady path to recovery
UK consumer confidence increased for the fourth month in a row since January as May saw an “encouraging three-point uptick” though it could still be a “rocky ride out of these tough times”.
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Analysis
What British Land and Landsec results mean for UK retail property
Following full-year financial updates from two of the biggest institutional landlords in the country, Retail Week looks at the health of retail property in the UK
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Analysis
As JD Sports streaks ahead of the competition, boss Régis Schultz plans to widen the gap
Less than a year after JD Sports went on an “extensive global search process” to find a new chief executive, Régis Schultz has broken the mould and taken the business to new heights after stepping into Peter Cowgill’s trainers.
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Analysis
Are glory days over for Boohoo in the wake of Shein’s runaway success?
As both sales and profits slump for Boohoo amid the cost-of-living crisis in a highly competitive market, Retail Week looks at whether Boohoo can recapture its glory days in an era dominated by fast-fashion leader Shein
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Innovation of the Week
From ChatGPT to DNA testing – 13 innovations changing retail
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts
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Analysis
How Asos is trying to arrest slumping sales and return to profitability
Following the report of further losses for Asos, Retail Week explores how the online fashion retailer has delivered on its previously pledged strategic targets to get back to an upward trajectory
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Analysis
Three of retail leaders’ biggest headaches and how AI can address them
Here’s what retailers around the globe voted as their top concerns for 2023 and how they can use AI to tackle them
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Analysis
The Disruptors: Five brands changing the game in sports and fitness
The latest instalment of Retail Week’s Disruptors series showcases the brands making waves in the sports and leisure sector
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Analysis
What the Courir acquisition means for JD Sports in the UK and Europe
JD Sports chief executive Régis Schultz called it “the start of a new, distinct chapter” as the sportswear retailer looks to strengthen its brand as a part of its growth strategy in Europe. Retail Week takes a closer look at new acquisition Courir, its history and what the deal could mean for JD Sports in the UK and abroad
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Innovation of the Week
Innovation of the Week: Albert Heijn trials ‘True Price’ to reveal real cost of food
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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Data
Money talks: Data on what will get 2,000 consumers spending
One of the major areas of retail transformation over the past decade has occurred at the checkout – with consumers now using a raft of new payment types to make purchases online and in-store.
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Analysis
Strategy spotlight: Five ways Kingfisher is maximising growth with Screwfix
Barring the huge boost for the sector during the pandemic, DIY giant Kingfisher has been reliant on its Screwfix trade-counter format to drive sales and profit growth in recent years. Meanwhile, its larger businesses, including B&Q in the UK and Brico Dépôt and Castorama in France, have struggled in a difficult trading environment
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Innovation of the Week
Innovation of the Week: Zalando pilots virtual fitting room in 25 countries
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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Analysis
Tu good to be true: How the clothing brand is faring with Sainsbury’s food-first focus
As Sainsbury’s pledges the importance of value for shoppers amid the cost-of-living crisis, Retail Week explores where the Tu Clothing offer sits within its food-first focus
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Data
Ranking: The UK retailers with the biggest international sales
After several years of staying close to home, it’s no surprise that, even with the cost-of-living crisis, more than 60% of Brits are planning an overseas holiday this year – up by 10% on last year, according to research by American Express.
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Innovation of the Week
Innovation of the Week: Nike launches first digital collection on Swoosh platform
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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Data
Retail sales fall in March as record inflation persists
Retail sales fell in March as customers continued to rein in spending amid record-high levels of inflation.
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Analysis
Strategy spotlight: Five ways Ikea will drive long-term success in the UK
As the long-awaited Ikea store in Oxford Circus is set to open later this year, what can we expect from the Swedish retailer?
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Data
UK consumers boosted by ‘sudden flowering of optimism’
The GfK Consumer Confidence Index increased six points to -30 in April compared with last month – a 20-point recovery since January this year.
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Analysis
Are driverless vehicles retail’s fulfilment future or science-fiction fad?
As we approach the middle of the 2020s, talk of advanced technology is rife as retailers look to digitally transform parts of their supply chain in line with the evolution of the industry