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NewsOcado losses widen due to warehouse fire and costs of driver shortage
Ocado revenues for the third quarter plummeted after a fire at its Erith distribution centre, as boss Tim Steiner warned ongoing driver shortages would add to costs for the rest of the year.
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DataData: Grocery sales indicate the end of the ‘big shop’ as commuters return to the office
Grocery sales and average basket sizes both fell over the summer as shoppers showed a return to pre-pandemic behaviours.
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NewsCD&R wins backing of Morrisons pension trustees
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice have taken another step towards winning the race for Morrisons by agreeing a “comprehensive package” with the grocer’s pension trustees.
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NewsMade.com losses narrow as sales jump despite global freight issues
Made.com reported narrowing losses before tax for the first half, with gross sales and adjusted profits for the period offsetting global freight issues.
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NewsJD Sports delivers record results as sales and profits soar
JD Sports has delivered record results in the first half of the year as group sales and profits soared off the back of strong performances in the UK and US.
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NewsExclusive: Wilko invests £3m in StreetDrone to bring autonomous deliveries to high streets
High street retailer Wilko has invested £3m in UK autonomous delivery company StreetDrone as the companies plan to bring autonomous deliveries to Wilko consumers by the end of 2023.
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AnalysisRetail’s shapeshifters: Delighting customers by extending the brand experience
Retailers and brands that offer an immersive experience, and do it well, are what we refer to in this whitepaper as Retail Shapeshifters.
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NewsSainsbury’s latest to close all stores on Boxing Day
Sainsbury’s has said that it will close all its supermarkets, convenience stores and petrol stations on December 26th, to reward staff for their hard work across what has been another year marked by the pandemic.
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NewsPrimark to showcase 80% of range on new customer-facing website
Primark is in the midst of building a customer-facing website, announced earlier this year.
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Opinion'Is Molly-Mae’s creative director appointment a fast-fashion fad or the future?'
Celebrity creative directors have become a new fashion trend this summer, but are they the next generation in brand development or just glorified influencers? Retail Week reporter Rosie Shepard offers her view.
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GalleryIn pictures: Tesco partners with Loop to launch reusable range
Tesco has launched a range of everyday products in reusable packaging in partnership with platform Loop.
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NewsPrimark profits to exceed last year despite fourth quarter sales hit
Primark owner ABF has said it expects full year profits to be ahead of last year, due to a reduction in labour overheads and lower store operating costs.
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NewsCouche Tard favourites should Asda owners look to sell EG Group
Canadian convenience store petrol station giant Couche Tard is seen as the favourite should Asda’s new owners look to sell off their forecourt empire.
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NewsInvestor builds ups stake in WHSmith with eye to international travel rebounding
Los Angeles-based activist investor Causeway Capital has boosted its stake in WHSmith amid hopes of a global bounce-back in travel.
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DataData: How to achieve cut-through with the cautious consumer
Exclusive Retail Week research reveals many consumers’ financial situations have either improved or been unaffected during the pandemic, yet a large volume is reluctant to spend. As part of Consumer Week, which starts on September 13, we take a closer look at the findings and what they mean for retailers.
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Retail VoiceThree ways events can help retailers build back better
Events are no longer just a brand ‘play’ for retailers but a critical part of a winning CX strategy and a tactic for growing revenue, says Sabeha Mohamed, head of UK marketing at Eventbrite
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NewsAmazon offers to pay university fees for frontline US staff
Amazon has offered to cover the costs of university tuition fees for 750,000 of its frontline US staff, as it struggles to attract and retain new workers.
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AnalysisThe Disruptors: Five fashion brands bringing style to sustainability
In recent years, sustainability has evolved from a nice-to-have to a need-to-have for retailers seeking to appeal to younger generations.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Retailers shift into recovery mode and shake up top teams
As always during the summer holiday season activity in the jobs market was relatively subdued during August, albeit with one notable exception that I shall come to shortly.
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Retail VoiceWhat makes the difference between a good and bad shopping experience?
Self-checkouts and smart assistance are just two ways retailers can improve the customer experience, says Reint Jan Holterman, global product marketing manager for retail software at Diebold Nixdorf.