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AnalysisConsumer 2017: How shoppers splashed their cash in 2016
Last year Next chief executive Lord Wolfson highlighted shoppers were opting to spend money on experiences such as restaurants or cinema visits, rather than products.
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AnalysisOpinion: Will a brands sale focus Sports Direct?
For some time now, Mike Ashley has been aware that drastic action is needed at his beloved Sports Direct.
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AnalysisProfile: Dunelm product director Fiona Lambert
Dunelm has drafted in Asda’s former vice-president for own-brand design and development as its new product director.
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AnalysisThe lowdown on NRF's upcoming retail show in New York
The National Retail Federation conference and expo kicks off in New York this week. We look at some of the highlights in part one of our preview.
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AnalysisThis week in retail: Super Thursday to reveal Christmas winners
This week brings a blizzard of updates that will give insight into how retailers fared over the vital golden quarter.
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AnalysisConsumer 2017: Where will people shop?
Over the past five years, many observers have heralded the death of the high street in the face of online growth, but it’s still alive and kicking.
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AnalysisOnline secret shopper: Where can Argos find growth?
Following the £1.4 billion takeover of Home Retail Group, Argos has new shareholders with high expectations. So where can it find growth?
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AnalysisConsumer 2017: How to serve changing demographics
The UK population is increasingly diverse – what opportunity does this diversity represent for retailers looking to boost their sales?
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AnalysisListen: Top economist Bootle on Brexit and 2017 outlook
Retailers should prepare for a slowdown in consumer spending this year but it may not be as bad as feared, believes leading economist Roger Bootle.
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AnalysisCES 2017: Smart home technology takes centre stage
As the Consumer Electronics Show celebrates its 50th year, it is easier than ever to spot the grandees of the electronics world.
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AnalysisCES 2017: The future of 3D printing in retail
3D printing is a rapidly growing market, but retailers have made minimal efforts to bring the technology to its shoppers. Is it a worthwhile investment?
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Consumer 2017: How will confidence fare this year?
Brexit, a new Prime Minister and the shock election of Donald Trump meant last year was a rollercoaster for consumer confidence in the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What's to blame for Next’s poor Christmas?
Next’s fourth quarter numbers marked a period of falling sales and shrinking profits for the former high street wonder kid.
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AnalysisRetail resolutions for 2017: Rob Collins, Waitrose
As the New Year nears, retail bosses tell Retail Week about their resolutions for 2017.
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AnalysisIn pictures: How retailers are selling the Sales
Appealing to cash-strapped January Sales shoppers is a tricky business and there are many approaches that can be adopted.
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AnalysisEight trends retailers should look out for in 2017
For retailers, 2016 was both a year of triumph and torment, but what does 2017 have in store?
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AnalysisRetail resolutions for 2017: Simon Belsham, NotOnTheHighSteet
As the New Year nears, retail bosses tell Retail Week about their resolutions for 2017.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why etailer Nasty Gal looks sweet to Boohoo
Boohoo’s bid for the brand rights and customer database of on-the-rocks US retailer Nasty Gal came as a surprise.
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AnalysisRetail resolutions for 2017: Michael Loeve, B&Q
As the New Year nears, retail bosses tell Retail Week about their resolutions for 2017.
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AnalysisRetail resolutions for 2017: Danny Barrasso, New Look
As the New Year nears, retail bosses tell Retail Week about their resolutions for 2017.