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DataRanking: From Halfords to The Hut Group – how Covid has boosted and battered retail share prices
Two years after the UK was plunged into its first national lockdown, Retail Week analyses how the Covid crisis has impacted the valuations of Britain’s listed retailers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Did Rishi Sunak’s statement put a spring in retail’s step?
On the day inflation hit a three-decade high, chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered a spring statement light on action but heavy on promises as the cost of living crisis continues to spiral.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Kingfisher’s success is built on more than just lockdown headwinds
With inflationary pressures front of mind for both retailers and customers, Retail Week explores why Kingfisher believes the business is prepared to sail through the storm
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AnalysisAnalysis: As Ocado and Deliveroo warn of slowdown, where next for online food delivery?
Both Ocado and Deliveroo have warned of a potential slowdown in their businesses. Retail Week looks at how the two digital food retailers are looking to navigate the headwinds.
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Opinion'From the pandemic into war – long-term disruption looks like retail’s new normal'
The Keynote: From the pandemic into war – long-term disruption looks like retail’s new normal
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AnalysisThe bonus is back – but is John Lewis back on form, too?
With profits at John Lewis’ department stores on the up and partners in line for a bonus again, just how bright is the future for JLP?
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Opinion‘Times of economic dislocation spawn disproportionate opportunities’
It may sound counterintuitive in an unpredictable trading environment but companies need to invest and innovate, argues True executive chair and founder Matt Truman.
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AnalysisRetail Horizon: Your exclusive strategic toolkit for the year ahead
Retail Week has relaunched its subscriber-exclusive strategic toolkit, Retail Horizon, mapping out the winning strategies for businesses in 2022 and beyond. Retail Week research director Lisa Byfield-Green explores the key macroeconomic trends that will shape the sector in the coming year
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Ukraine crisis will impact food prices, petrol and confidence
As the world watches in horror at the unfolding Russian invasion of Ukraine over the last few days, the war will only increase pressure on UK retail in an already inflationary environment.
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DataData: Four out of five consumers mull switching to discounters as cost of living soars
A new survey has found that four out of five UK consumers are considering switching to value or discount retailers due to the growing cost-of-living crunch.
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DataData: Consumer confidence hits lowest point in a year as price rise fears grow
Consumer confidence has dropped to its lowest point since January 2021, one of the worst months of the pandemic.
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Opinion‘Asda’s reaction to Jack Monroe reveals rise of a new style of influencer’
As the spiralling cost of living unsettles consumers – inflation now stands at a 30-year high according to this week’s ONS data – retailers’ value propositions are coming under the spotlight in new ways, sometimes in an unflattering light, from a new type of influencer.
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DataData: Online retail grows at slowest rate on record in January
Ecommerce sales grew at the slowest rate on record in January as retailers battle the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and rising inflation.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Aldi vs Lidl – which discounter will take the edge in grocery’s next price war?
In the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis, Aldi and Lidl’s sales soared as cash-strapped customers switched. With the UK now facing the worst cost-of-living crisis in 30 years, which of the discounters is best placed to benefit?
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Opinion‘Amid all the turbulence, retail starts the year from a position of relative strength’
Christmas was good for many retailers, but to maintain share or increase growth in a volatile environment, it will be necessary to invest in differentiation, believes PwC industry leader for consumer markets Lisa Hooker
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OpinionJo Whitfield: ‘Race to the bottom on price raises fears about sustainability of food production’
Lower prices for shoppers must not mean a squeeze on farming and suppliers, argues Co-op Food chief executive Jo Whitfield
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DataData: Shop price inflation rises to highest level since December 2012
Shop price inflation soared in December, driven by an increase in non-food inflation, as the cost of living rises across the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How H&M is preparing for sustainable growth post-pandemic
H&M chief executive Helena Helmersson is adamant that the “worst is behind us” and the fashion giant is ready for what comes next. Retail Week looks at how H&M is setting itself up for future growth.
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AnalysisFive critical lessons retailers must heed from golden quarter 2021
The peak Christmas trading period may have been unlike any other but, as Retail Week’s Golden Quarter 2021 report shows, there are consumer trends and behaviours that will have longevity.
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Opinion‘As cost of living climbs, value-for-money battle will make or break retail success’
With consumers across the board feeling the pinch of rising prices, retailers should remember that value for money need not mean cheap, writes George MacDonald