More analysis – Page 27
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AnalysisFrom source to sale: How retailers are making sense of sustainability
Climate change is accelerating and so are consumer’s environmental concerns. We explore how retailers are stepping up their eco-efforts with investments throughout the supply chain
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AnalysisPrice cuts vs promotional offers: what have the discounters decided?
As more customers turn to discount retailers during the cost-of-living crisis, Retail Week takes a look at what changes the value sector is making to appeal to a wider range of customers
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AnalysisThe Body Shop: what went wrong and who will buy it?
Days after The Body Shop said it was “fundamentally reassessing every aspect of its business” after a streak of dwindling profits, its Brazilian parent company Natura &Co announced that it was exploring “strategic alternatives”, including a potential sale of the business.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways Sephora is set to disrupt the UK market
Sephora returned to the UK in March 2023 with its first store after a nearly 15-year hiatus. What has brought the global beauty specialist back for round two and what can other retailers learn from its return?
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AnalysisFour of the biggest innovations coming out of global retail
Published today, The Global Innovation Report takes a detailed look at retailers and brands spanning 18 international markets for inspiration on new thinking, technology and partnerships to drive a path forward. Here we highlight four significant innovations
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AnalysisCan Need It For Tonight fashion succeed where on-demand grocery has stalled?
During the pandemic, on-demand grocery apps such as Getir saw a huge surge in demand as shoppers leaned into the convenience of immediate delivery to their homes. But the popularity of on-demand grocery has plummeted – just this week, Getir revealed it is cutting 10% of its global workforce. Retail Week explores if on-demand fashion can succeed where rapid grocery has stalled
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AnalysisBoots vs Superdrug: battle of the high street health and beauty heroes
As they continue to innovate both on- and offline and right-size their store estates, both retailers’ financial upward trajectories are expected to gain momentum. But which health and beauty retailer will emerge victorious when we put them head to head?
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AnalysisHow can The Body Shop reverse its fortunes as profits take a hit?
As The Body Shop reports dwindling sales in the second quarter of the year, Retail Week takes a closer look at what the bath and body retailer can do to turn the tide
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AnalysisWhat can retailers learn from Aldi’s supply chain strategy?
Aldi has been identified by Retail Week analysts as one of 15 global businesses leading operational excellence in the Retail Changemakers report. We dive into the grocer’s latest investments and central priorities as it looks to become a £135bn company
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AnalysisOxford Street: what’s wrong and how to fix it
Oxford Street, the UK’s most famous shopping street, has been in the headlines for the wrong reasons again after an attempted crime spree caused chaos last week.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways Tesco is storming ahead of its big four peers
Despite squeezed consumer spending and the growing discounter threat, market leader Tesco has consistently held on to its dominant market share. Amid initial signs of food inflation starting to ease, our Retail Week analysts examine five ways we expect the grocery giant to intensify its focus and maintain its competitive advantage
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AnalysisWho’s shopping at Shein and which rivals stand to lose out to its success?
We asked CACI to analyse Shein’s performance to understand who’s shopping there, how often they spend, and how this stacks up against retailers with similar customer profiles like Asos, Boohoo and Very.
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AnalysisSchool uniform prices: how competitive is the rest of retail compared to the supermarkets?
School uniform is a key battleground in the back-to-school price war, and the cost-of-living crisis threatens to make the competition even fiercer. As the end of summer approaches, Retail Week explores how competitive supermarket uniform prices are in comparison to the rest of retail
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AnalysisFlexible working is creating opportunities for M&S store leadership teams
As Marks & Spencer embarks on a round of high-profile store openings, its flexible work approach is creating opportunities for people to progress in their careers while balancing that with other commitments.
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AnalysisCan Wilko's flagging fortunes ever be revived?
With news emerging that troubled value retailer Wilko would need £70m investment from a new owner to bring it back to life, we take a look at how it could turn its luck around
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AnalysisIs refurbished technology the future of electricals retailing?
Interest in secondhand products is at an all-time high, with preloved fashion, furniture and books currently all the rage, but is the same true for technology?
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AnalysisHow are beauty retailers using tech to enhance customer experience?
From virtual stores to tech that can detect how different fragrances affect your brain, the world of beauty retail has always been ahead in adopting the latest trends in technology. Retail Week takes a look at some of the recent tech innovations helping beauty retailers drive sales.
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AnalysisSky gardens and skateparks: What Oxford Street could look like in the future
In its current state, Oxford Street is dragging its heels in the rank of international retail centres. But what could it look like if it was a gold-medal winner? We tasked creative agency Imagination to come up with a new vision for Oxford Street, in an ideal world with unlimited budget, free from timeframes and not at the mercy of willingness from its stakeholders. Here’s what it came up with
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AnalysisThree ways retailers are fine-tuning customer experience
Ahead of our upcoming Consumer Summit this September, which will see leaders across the sector explore how they are redefining CX strategies, we home in on the shining examples of customer excellence across the sector.
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AnalysisAre intellectual property lawsuits bad business for retailers?
With Shein becoming the latest retailer to get embroiled in a legal battle over intellectual property, Retail Week explores if getting caught up in an IP lawsuit is actually detrimental to your retail brand and what can be expected of lawsuits moving forward.