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AnalysisPoundland reports 26% dive in first-half profits: What the analysts say
Pre-tax profits plunged 26% at Poundland. The value retailer blamed higher costs and currency issues. This is what the analyst said.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why new 'athleisure' brand Zakti has a sporting chance
Mountain Warehouse founder Mark Neale explains the thinking behind his new women’s ‘athleisure’-wear brand and retail chain Zakti.
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AnalysisB&M half-year revenues and profits surge: What the analysts say
B&M has recorded strong sales and profit growth in its second half as its rate of store expansion hits record levels. Here is what the analysts say.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Interactive signage and rewards platform Streetlike
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Streetlike is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisExclusive - Watch: Behind the scenes of House of Fraser’s Christmas ad
Retail Week gets an exclusive first look behind the scenes at the filming of House of Fraser’s Christmas advertising campaign.
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AnalysisThe Connected Consumer: understanding a life lived online
New research from Retail Week explores how customer attitudes are evolving in the world of the constantly connected consumer.
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AnalysisMultichannel benchmarking: how do home and leisure retailers measure up?
New research from Retail Week assesses the multichannel capabilities of 45 retailers in the UK home and leisure sector
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retail parks are racing ahead in the fight for footfall
As high streets and shopping centres grapple to halt declining footfall, the performance of retail parks is a different story.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Africa offers opportunities at home and abroad
Having visited Africa for the third time in the last 12 months, I believe it is relevant for European businesses, including those in Britain.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Aldi forces Australia’s big two into lowering prices
For years, Coles and Woolworths have had more or less free rein in Australia with some of the widest margins in the developed world.
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AnalysisRetail Week Talks: Rory Sutherland on the psychology of tomorrow's customer
Ogilvy & Mather group UK vice chairman Rory Sutherland discusses how retailers need to adapt to keep customers satisfied into the future.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Asda's ToYou gamble attract retail partners and shoppers?
As grocers continue to be battered by a perfect storm, the problem arguably causing the greatest headache is one of excess store space.
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AnalysisQ4 trading conditions survey: share your views
As part of its Retail 2015 report, Retail Week is carrying out the last of its four sentiment analyses to gauge how retail chiefs’ views on trading shift throughout the year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The British retailers that are cashing in on Singles' Day
Alibaba says this year’s Singles’ Day was the largest in its history as it processed £9.4bn across the day, but which British retailers cashed in?
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AnalysisIn the news: The Original Factory Shop's new commercial director profiled
With nearly 30 years’ experience in the fashion and value markets, Tim Bettley is uniquely tailored to his new role at The Original Factory Shop.
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AnalysisHalfords half-year trading slip: What the analysts say
Halfords reported a 5.9% slump in first-half profits after a poor performance from its cycling arm. Here we round up the analyst reaction:
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AnalysisAnalysis: The battle of the retail Christmas ads commences
The Christmas ad competition is on to win shoppers’ seasonal spend. Here are some of the retailers’ approaches adopted for this year’s campaigns.
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AnalysisSainsbury's first-half profits fall: What the analysts say
Grocer Sainsbury’s underlying pre-tax profit slumped 17.9% to £308m for the half year. This is what the analysts said.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why John Lewis’ Netherlands tie-up could signal European expansion
While John Lewis chose the moon as the setting for its Christmas ad this year, the retailer has its sights set closer to home for its next venture.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Integrated ecommerce checkout platform Two Tap
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Two Tap is in the spotlight.