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AnalysisHow Wolfson’s strategy shift will future-proof Next
Today, Next unveiled a shoddy set of results, leading boss Lord Wolfson to call it the most challenging year in a quarter of a century.
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AnalysisAn outstanding contribution: Sir Malcolm Walker
From the shopfloor to a knighthood, the AlixPartners Outstanding Contribution to Retail winner Sir Malcolm Walker has never lost his entrepreneurial spirit and desire to tell it like it is, as Luke Tugby discovers.
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AnalysisGymshark punches well above its weight to win
A born entrepreneur, Ben Francis started fitness brand Gymshark at the age of 19. Now just 25, he has built a global phenomenon. Grace Bowden reports on the OC&C Emerging Retailer winner
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AnalysisNick Beighton on leading the unstoppable Asos
Leading online powerhouse Asos has brought new perspectives, The Clarity Retail Leader of the Year winner Nick Beighton tells Becky Waller-Davies.
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AnalysisHow convenience powered Screwfix’s win
From mail-order specialist to 530-store powerhouse, the Salesforce Best Retailer Over £250m winner Screwfix has made itself indispensable to its customers.
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AnalysisMissguided’s journey to award-winning retailer
Leaping from online to bricks and mortar is risky, but The Barclays Partner Finance Best Retailer Under £250m winner Missguided could be dynamic and forward-thinking enough to make it work.
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AnalysisRetail Week Awards 2018: Matchesfashion’s stellar year
In a time of mixed fortunes for fashion retail, luxury player and The Infor Best Fashion Retailer winner Matchesfashion.com stood out with its brand mix, international reach and tech-savvy appeal.
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AnalysisRetail Week Awards 2018: Tesco’s landmark year
By overcoming adversity and re-establishing itself as the dominant player in a competitive field, The Audit Partnership Best Grocer winner Tesco has maintained its position at the top of the grocery game.
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AnalysisRetail Week Awards 2018: Aldi powers ahead
Now the UK’s fifth-biggest grocer, German value giant and Best Value Retailer winner Aldi continues to impress with its quality proposition, customer focus and impressive supply chain.
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AnalysisStore of the week: Starbucks Reserve, Seattle
Opened at the end of February, the new-look Starbucks Reserve store, in its home city of Seattle, shows the lengths that purveyors of warm beverages are prepared to go to in order to create ‘premium’ experiences for their customers.
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AnalysisStore woes: As CVAs mount, how many shops do you need?
Events today have thrown into stark relief the pressure on underperforming stores and urgent need for action by some retailers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Walmart vs Amazon – clash of the titans
Walmart last week unveiled a same-day online grocery delivery service that will cover about 40% of US households by the end of the year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: John Lewis will be 'a place to shop, do and learn'
Opened 10 years ago in White City, Westfield London’s most significant development will be unveiled this week – the opening of 740,000 sq ft more trading space.
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AnalysisInfographic: Grimsey's new review and Next's pay claim
Words and numbers, March 16, 2018: Grimsey relaunches review, Next’s equal pay claim, and John Lewis Partnership’s bonus fall
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AnalysisMove of the week: Ex-Pets Pyjamas boss joins Ruroc
You may not have heard of Ruroc, but the young entrepreneurs who founded the business that designs and sells enhanced head protection for extreme sports have caught the attention of a leading retail light.
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AnalysisProfile: Shop Direct's new boss Henry Birch
Shop Direct’s incoming boss Henry Birch’s career to date has spanned stints in the House of Commons and running William Hill’s online arm from Gibraltar.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are you targeting the wrong customer?
In this data-rich era, retailers should theoretically be able to identify and target their customers like never before. But is this happening?
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AnalysisHow-to guide: the secrets to online success in France
French ecommerce sales will surpass €90bn (£80bn) this year and reach €100bn (£89bn) in 2019, making the market an attractive prospect for UK retailers.
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AnalysisStore of the week: The Tea Centre, New South Wales
When it comes to tea retailing – or coffee, for that matter – the Australian merchants seem, increasingly, to have things sewn up.
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AnalysisMorrisons: The future's bright, the future's British
Just over a year ago Morrisons lifted the lid on plans to ramp up its provenance push.