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AnalysisBad weather costs grocers as volumes fall for first time since December
Sales volumes across the UK’s 10 leading grocery chains have fallen for the first time since last December, with the “unpredictable” weather being blamed.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Poundland will not become the next Woolworths
Poundland is a much-loved value retailer with around 800 UK stores, mostly on the high street. Sound familiar?
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AnalysisIn pictures: Amazon reveals 2015 sales trends and best selling items
Etailier giant Amazon has released its first report into UK consumer trends and the top selling items of 2015 so far.
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AnalysisRetail share prices: Stores fall amid China turmoil but Poundland deal approved
Food and general retailers alike were down with the market as the effects of financial turmoil in China were felt in markets globally.
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AnalysisFive consequences of China’s ‘Black Monday’ for retailers
A wave of panic hit yesterday as Chinese stock markets plummeted 9% during the day – their worst daily performance for eight years.
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AnalysisHow to reinvent retailers’ relationships with customers
Multichannel shopping has radically changed consumers’ relationships with retailers. A Retail Week report assesses how to meet shoppers’ needs.
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AnalysisAhold reveals steady second-quarter growth as sales rise 3.1%
Dutch market leader Ahold has seen net sales increase 3.1% to €8.69bn (£6.34bn) at constant exchange rates in its second quarter.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Gadget retailer Menkind and new acquisition Red5
Gadget retailer Menkind has acquired Yorkshire rival Red5 as it seeks to expand in the UK and abroad. Retail Week takes a look at the key facts about the two retailers.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: In-store digital solutions provider Scoop
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Scoop is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisAsda: Five things to look for in the grocer's second-quarter update
Asda will unveil its second-quarter results on Tuesday with boss Andy Clarke coming under increasing pressure at the supermarket giant.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Six ways to win in the world's biggest ecommerce markets
Ecommerce is fundamentally changing the way retailers do business abroad. So how can British retailers win in overseas markets?
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Alibaba struggles to live up to expectations
Forecasts were high for Alibaba’s latest results but the etail giant fell short of expectations, growing at the slowest rate in three years.
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AnalysisTop 10: TV programmes that have boosted retailers’ coffers
TV shows likes The Great British Bake Off continue to hold sway over shopping lists. We look at the programmes that have sparked spending.
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AnalysisStore of the week: Rose Biketown in Munich steps its in-store tech up a gear
With a mix of technology and brightly coloured graphics, Rose Biketown is a world away from what two-wheel enthusiasts would expect.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Supplier offers and rating website Venstr
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Veeqo is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisHow New Look is driving market beating click-and-collect add-on sales
A whopping 25% of New Look’s click-and-collect customers make additional purchases in-store, a dramatic outperformance of the clothing market.
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AnalysisNeed to know: The Consumer Ombudsman and retail disputes arbitration
The Consumer Ombudsman has launched today to much fanfare and will go head-to-head with rival service the Retail Ombudsman.
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AnalysisAnalysis: July Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
In July there was growth across all categories except food as the poor weather hit grocery sales, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail sales Monitor.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Amazon Fresh could take a slice of the UK grocery pie
Amazon has agreed a 10-year lease on a warehouse in Surrey in the clearest signal yet it is poised to launch into grocery in the UK.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Auchan Russia's supermarket Atak strategy
Auchan has announced plans to double its network of Atak supermarkets by 2018 with 120 store openings and a dedicated investment of £351m.