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AnalysisAnalysis: After a rollercoaster peak, will retail ever be the same again?
That was the question asked by Retail Week guest editor Theo Paphitis. We talk to retail chiefs to explore the changing shape of the peak.
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AnalysisProfile: Morrisons new marketing and customer director Andy Atkinson
Andy Atkinson, Morrisons’ new marketing director is under no illusion as to the challenges that lie ahead for him in the role.
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AnalysisInfographic: Marc Bolland on leaving M&S plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, January 15, 2016: Bolland as he reveals he’s leaving M&S, number of Blue Inc stores set to close plus more.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Edeka's proposed Kaiser's Tengelmann takeover gathers pace
German Federal Minister of Economic Affairs Sigmar Gabriel announced his long-awaited statement on the Edeka/Kaiser’s Tengelmann acquisition.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Has Christmas marked the start of the big four fightback?
December 2015 had been billed by observers as the year the discounters would make gains in the world of “mainstream Christmas shopping”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Debenhams did well over Christmas but it lags rivals online
Debenhams’ strong Christmas trading took the market by surprise, following tales of woe at M&S and retail bellwether Next last week.
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Start-up of the week: Price monitoring mobile app Yellowbag
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Yellowbag is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisDebenhams' Christmas like-for-like rise: What the analysts say
Debenhams surprised the City by delivering a Christmas 3.7% like-for-like gain despite difficult high street trading. Here’s the reaction.
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AnalysisAnalysis: December Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Retail sales edged up 0.1% on a like-for-like basis as Christmas failed to spark the spending spree retailers had hoped for.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things that helped Morrisons grow sales over Christmas
Morrisons like-for-like sales increased for the first time in more than a year after edging up 0.2% during the Christmas period.
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AnalysisBoohoo.com considers bricks-and-mortar presence as sales surge 45%
Fast fashion etailer Boohoo.com has not ruled out launching a bricks-and-mortar presence after Christmas sales surged 45%.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Walgreens Boots Alliance faces challenges with Rite Aid deal
Takeover of drugstore chain Rite Aid will solidify WBA’s position as US market leader but integrating the business won’t be easy.
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AnalysisOriginal Factory Shop posts Christmas like-for-likes up 2.5%
The Original Factory Shop has reported a 2.5% increase in like-for-like revenue over Christmas, as online sales soared 226%.
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AnalysisConsumer 2016: How shifting demographics will change the shape of retail
The population is changing in age, ethnic mix and household size, and these demographic shifts have significant implications for retailers.
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AnalysisOpinion: How consumers really shopped over the festive period
What can retailers learn from consumer spending habits during the golden quarter of 2015 to help them succeed in the year ahead?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Marc Bolland's successes and failures as M&S boss
Marc Bolland is stepping down as boss of M&S in April after six years at the helm. Retail Week looks back at his key milestones.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What next for Marc Bolland as he prepares to leave M&S?
After revealing plans to exit Marks & Spencer in April, what does the future have in store for chief executive Marc Bolland?
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AnalysisConsumer 2016: Winning the loyalty of today's multichannel shoppers
In the age of the promiscuous shopper, retailers are increasingly offering personalised deals and experiences to build customer loyalty.
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AnalysisProfile: New Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe
New Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe is used to life on the frontline having been with the retailer for most of the last 26 years.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will Steve Rowe turn M&S's fashion fortunes around?
Incoming M&S boss Steve Rowe has his work cut out for him, despite racking up around a quarter of a century at the retail stalwart.