All articles by Leanne Carr – Page 8
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Amazon to launch new standalone grocery store format
Amazon has revealed its plans to open a new grocery store format – separate from Amazon Go and Whole Foods Market – as part of its long term plans to ramp up its food offering.
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Alibaba’s Singles’ Day event breaks records
Chinese etailer Alibaba’s Singles’ Day shopping event registered record-breaking sales for the 11th consecutive year.
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B&M reviews German business as profits tumble
B&M’s profits spiralled as the German arm of the business was “impacted by trading and operational issues”.
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New Look losses narrow despite falling sales
New Look posted narrowed losses during its half-year results following an “incredibly busy” year.
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Watch: Debenhams ‘takes the stress out of shopping’ in Christmas ad
Debenhams has unveiled its Christmas advert featuring X Factor and I’m a Celebrity… star Fleur East as a fairy godmother helping to take the stress out of shopping for those hard-to-buy-for family members.
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Watch: Kevin the Carrot saves Christmas in Aldi advert
Kevin the Carrot takes on vegetable rival Russel Sprout and his gang - the Leafy Blinders - in this years Aldi Christmas advert featuring Robbie Williams’ famous ‘Entertain Me’ song.
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Watch: M&S encourages families to ‘go jumpers’ this Christmas
Marks & Spencer has unveiled its Christmas advert with a focus on knitwear as it gets set to sell 5 million jumpers this festive season.
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Watch: Ikea goes against the grain with Christmas advert
Ikea has unveiled its Christmas advert that goes against traditional festive themes, featuring a family feeling “home shame” ahead of guests arriving for dinner.
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Analysis
Analysis: Primark confronts sustainability concerns that hit German sales
In its 50th year of trading and following a strong set of full-year results, Primark has won more clothing market share even with bumps in the road – particularly in Germany.
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Watch: Amazon 'delivers smiles' with Christmas campaign
Amazon revealed its Christmas advert this week, featuring its recognisable boxes singing to people on their journeys home for Christmas.
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Watch: Asda advert focuses on ‘Christmas magic’
Asda has unveiled its ‘Let’s Make Christmas Extra Special’ TV advert centred around people who go the extra mile to “spread joy throughout the festive season”.
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In pictures: Untuckit opens first UK stores
US menswear brand Untuckit has opened two London stores – in Long Acre, Covent Garden, and Westfield London – today in a move that founder Chris Riccobono said “made so much sense” despite the economic uncertainties in the UK.
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Intu’s outlook ‘remains confident’ despite market conditions
Shopping centre owner Intu has made progress with the strategy set out in its interim results despite “challenging market conditions”.
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M&S sales and profits fall due to weak clothing sales
Marks & Spencer’s sales and profits fell during its half-year following poor performance in its clothing and home ranges.
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Boots owner considers taking the pharmacy chain private
Boots owner Walgreens Boots Alliance is considering taking the US pharmacy chain private following interest from investors.
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Retail sales boosted by ‘aggressive promotions’
Retail sales registered a slight uptick following a heavy discounting period during October.
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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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Analysis
Analysis: How Zalando is shifting the sustainability gears
Zalando invited Retail Week to its head office in Berlin to unveil an ambitious sustainability strategy as the international fashion etailer changes its model to reflect contemporary consumer concerns.
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John Lewis trials first plastic bag-free store
John Lewis & Partners Oxford branch is poised to become the first department store to eradicate plastic bags.
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Westfield owner reports increased footfall and sales
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield registered increased tenant sales and “strong footfall growth” across all its locations.