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Opinion'Shein is the epitome of mindless consumption'
Shein is now a major force in the fashion world and should clean up its act, argues Natalie Berg
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Coles takes rapid grocery delivery to the skies
Welcome to the Retail Week Innovation of the Week, a new subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts
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Retail VoiceConsumers are not in a forgiving mood this holiday season
Despite tough trading conditions, consumers have higher expectations for customer service than ever before. Zendesk’s Eric Jorgensen examines how smart retailers are preparing for the most challenging golden quarter in years
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NewsMarks & Spencer Marble Arch demolition critics 'make key concessions'
Campaigners against the demolition and redevelopment of Marks & Spencer’s flagship Marble Arch store are said to have conceded fundamental flaws in their argument against the scheme.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches earliest ever Black Friday campaign
John Lewis has gone live with its Black Friday promotions today (November 4), the earliest launch of the event in the retailer’s history.
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AnalysisMade.com: What went wrong and where did the money go?
The rapid collapse of Made.com has raised eyebrows across the retail sector. Retail Week delves into what went wrong, where the money went and what the fate of the business could be
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NewsExclusive: Shein web traffic jumps despite poor working conditions documentary
Shein has enjoyed surging site traffic despite recently being embroiled in a scandal over illegal working conditions.
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VideoWatch: M&S clothing ad pledges funds to 1,000 community groups
Marks and Spencer’s clothing and home division has placed community at the heart of its Christmas advert this year.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: How Decathlon is engaging customers with its green goals
Every week, we will bring you new ideas and case studies that link to the trends in our Retail Horizon 2023 report – across society, technology, economy, policy, industry and culture.
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NewsDFS order volumes strengthen after lean summer
DFS has indicated there may be some green shoots of recovery in the furniture sector after a tough summer, with order volumes strengthening heading into the golden quarter.
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Opinion'Difficult trading conditions offer a good opportunity to accelerate renewal'
While many retailers will approach uncertain conditions by looking to reduce costs and scale back, arbitrarily cutting investment is not a long-term approach, believes Lisa Hooker
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VideoWatch: 'BNPL is an important, growing part of our business,' says Currys credit director
Currys has doubled the size of its point-of-sale finance business over the past two years, Currys credit director David Buxton has revealed.
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VideoWatch: Sainsbury's, Asda and Morrisons release Christmas adverts
Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons have all launched their Christmas adverts focusing on everything from own-brand products to Farmer Christmas and a certain famous elf.
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GalleryStore gallery: Red Bull-owned fashion label AlphaTauri unveils London flagship
AlphaTauri has opened the doors to its new flagship store in Knightsbridge, London
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VideoWatch: Boots teams up with TikTok and Meta for Christmas campaign
Boots’ Christmas advert brings a message of “joy for all” amid the cost-of-living crisis.
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AnalysisHow Sainsbury's is shaping up for Christmas: value, own-brand and resurgent Argos
After reporting first-half results today, Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts looked forward to the coming Christmas period, which is set to be more value-led than any in living memory.
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NewsAllSaints profits and sales soar driven by growth across all channels
AllSaints has reported mounting profits and sales despite store closures at the beginning of the financial year.
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NewsSainsbury's profits fall following price investment and post-Covid shift in shopping habits
Sainsbury’s has reported a decline in first-half profits but said current trading is strong and it is making volume market share gains.
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Retail VoiceHow retailers can put shoppers at the centre of experience
Ensuring customers stay loyal to your brand has always been a cornerstone of successful retail. SAS’ Andrew Fowkes examines how retailers can make sure shoppers’ needs are being met
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AnalysisResearch: River Island, Primark and Under Armour cautiously optimistic about global growth in 2023
International growth and expansion will form a central component of growth strategies in 2023, the bosses of Under Armour, River Island, U.S. Polo Assn. and Primark have told Retail Week