All Retail Week articles in January 2021 – Page 5
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NewsMatalan sales slip as store closures disrupt Christmas trading
Matalan has recorded a slide in sales over Christmas after online growth failed to mitigate the impact of enforced store closures.
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NewsSeasalt Christmas sales rise buoyed by online demand
Seasalt has recorded an uplift in revenues over Christmas, as online orders “more than compensated” for lost store sales.
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DataLeague table: The UK’s busiest retail websites – Christmas 2020
Marketplace giants Amazon and eBay dominated the battle to attract online shoppers over the crucial Christmas trading period, new data has revealed.
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AnalysisFive up-and-coming UK marketplaces that you need to know
Retail Week shines a light on five marketplaces at different stages of their journey, which could become useful routes to market.
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NewsSuperdry turnaround hit by Covid disruption
Fashion retailer Superdry has posted a fall in sales and profits after the coronavirus pandemic took a toll, and cautioned about prospects as a ‘going concern’.
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NewsMoonpig presses button on IPO
Online greetings card specialist and technology platform Moonpig has confirmed its intention to float.
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NewsAO posts record sales rise in Christmas quarter
Electricals etailer AO World has reported a record surge in sales over the Christmas peak period.
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NewsHotel Chocolat sales climb as digital initiatives accelerated
Hotel Chocolat has reported strong sales growth over Christmas after speeding up the pace of digital change in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsNext boss Wolfson joins Deliveroo board
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson has been appointed to the board of Deliveroo, as the delivery app continues to strengthen its non-executive team ahead of an awaited stock market float.
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AnalysisSix steps to re-engage new online shoppers acquired over Christmas
Retailers have won swathes of new online shoppers over the golden quarter. But how can you persuade them to become regular customers? Retail Week puts forward a six-step plan to help your brand.
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NewsArcadia to close 31 stores as buyers circle
Arcadia has confirmed it will close 31 of its stores by the end of the month as the race to buy its brands out of administration tightens.
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NewsDixons Carphone raids Tesco for new finance boss as festive sales rise
Dixons Carphone has posted an increase in sales during the crucial Christmas trading period and unveiled the appointment of its new finance boss.
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NewsWHSmith delivers ‘better than anticipated’ Christmas as sales recover
WHSmith has hailed a “better than anticipated” performance during the Christmas period as it continued to rebuild its top line.
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NewsBurberry hails ‘good progress’ as online sales surge over Christmas
Burberry has posted a spike in online sales during the golden quarter as it hailed “good progress” on its transformation strategy.
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NewsRetail Connected 2021: Global insight from Walgreens, Levi’s and Shopify
More than 100 speakers from around the world, including leaders from Walgreens Boots Alliance, Adidas, Levi’s, Shopify and Asda, will take to the virtual stage at our new digital event in April.
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NewsM&S to add Joules and Hobbs to its fashion stable
Marks & Spencer has struck deals with a handful of new fashion brands in a bid to drive its clothing sales online.
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Opinion‘Deliveroo IPO will be a bet on retail’s future direction’
“Shall we get something from Deliveroo tonight?” It’s a familiar conversation on thousands of sofas as locked-down consumers seek treats, convenience and a break from monotony.
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VideoWatch: The Entertainer and NOTHS reveal trading trends from a ‘chaotic’ Christmas
Christmas 2020 was the most volatile retail has ever experienced. Leaders from The Entertainer, Notonthehighstreet, Openpay and Braze dissect the trading trends and what they mean for retail in 2021.
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AnalysisWill more retailers ditch Oxford Street?
While the famous shopping destination was already facing headwinds, the coronavirus crisis has been a perfect storm for Oxford Street. The question is whether retailers will hang around to pick up the pieces or abandon it altogether.
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NewsPets at Home sales climb as customer numbers soar
Pets at Home has recorded an uptick in sales over the golden quarter, as the retailer “adapted to the changing environment” amid the pandemic.