All articles by Leanne Carr – Page 9
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Untuckit unveils UK expansion plan with two new stores
Untuckit has revealed it is opening two new stores in the UK as part of its worldwide expansion plan.
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Nordstrom unveils ‘new concept’ New York department store
Nordstrom has opened a womenswear and children’s clothing flagship store in New York City – opposite its menswear store, which opened in April 2018 – that brings the “unique Nordstrom offering to life”.
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Sosandar sales soar following ‘aggressive marketing strategy’
Sosandar has posted a jump in sales following investment in its marketing strategy and broadening product ranges.
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Farfetch signs The Fashion Pact to tackle environmental issues
Farfetch is among 24 companies to sign an agreement to work towards a shared goal on the environment launched by French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Debenhams confirms Gifford as chair for turnaround push
Debenhams has confirmed the appointment of former House of Fraser executive Mark Gifford as its new chair.
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Analysis
Analysis: Will Christmas cheer beat festive fear as election looms?
The golden quarter is underway against a backdrop of worrying predictions on consumer spending, Brexit chaos and a possible general election. Retail Week looks at the industry’s prospects at this crucial time of year.
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In pictures: Smartech ‘Store of The Future’ saving retail from boredom
Smartech unveiled its flagship ‘Store of the Future’ inside Selfridges on Oxford Street last night, showcasing “ground-breaking makers, creators and start-ups” from the tech sector.
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Analysis
Can middle-market players capitalise on second-hand fashion?
The second-hand clothing market is booming. Retail Week looks at how some retailers are already taking advantage of this growing trend and why it’s important to get on board.
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Brexit fears threaten to put brakes on Christmas spending
Christmas spending is forecast to be lacklustre as concerns about Brexit weigh on shoppers.
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The Entertainer defies high street gloom as sales and profits soar
Family owned The Entertainer recorded rising sales and profits last year despite ongoing struggles with the high street.
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Iceland suppliers face freeze out from insurers
Iceland’s suppliers have had insurance cover cut due to the ongoing concern of Brexit and the impact it may have on the supermarket’s supply chain.
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Zara UK full-year profits halved despite sales rise
Inditex-owned Zara UK has posted tumbling full-year profits despite sales increasing.
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Analysis
Analysis: WHSmith takes off with transformational travel deal
WHSmith’s travel business should soar even higher following a landmark US deal.
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In pictures: Selfridges unveils futuristic Christmas window
Selfridges has unveiled its Christmas window and in-store displays across all its stores – London, Birmingham, Manchester and online.
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Shop Direct moves Littlewoods campaign spend to digital-only
Shop Direct has launched an online-only advertising campaign for Littlewoods.
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Asda owner Walmart offloads pension liabilities as it eyes float
Asda’s owner Walmart has signed a deal to offload nearly £4bn of the UK grocer’s pension liabilities, clearing the path for a stock market flotation.
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Analysis
Analysis: How Asos plans to get back on trend
This time last year signalled the start of a very bumpy road for Asos. After a difficult autumn – a peak trading period – the unthinkable happened.
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The Entertainer appoints ‘most significant’ role in recent years
The Entertainer has hired former TK Maxx and White Stuff director Julie Price as its chief transformation officer in what founder Gary Grant called its “most significant hire in recent years”.
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Interview: HMV boss vows return to profit as Birmingham superstore unveiled
Nine months after being bought out of administration, HMV’s new boss Doug Putman talks to Retail Week about its newest store opening in Birmingham today.
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World Mental Health Day: Retailers launch staff support scheme
Seven leading retailers have joined together in a bid to improve the mental wellbeing of retail staff, with the help of Samaritans.