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NewsTesco’s Dave Lewis calls for post-Covid crackdown on food waste
Tesco’s departing chief executive Dave Lewis has called on companies and countries to tackle food waste, which currently counts for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
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NewsDFS swings to loss as sales slump in ‘disappointing’ year
DFS has fallen into the red in its preliminary results as sale declined, but boss Tim Stacey has stressed that the retailer’s performance has improved since stores reopened.
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Retail VoiceHow retailers can craft an international roadmap in these testing times
Building and sustaining a successful cross-border ecommerce strategy for your company is easier than it might first appear.
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Analysis100 days since stores reopened: 10 key lessons retailers have learned
Today marks 100 days since retailers were allowed to reopen their stores following lockdown – and the retail landscape has changed dramatically. Retail Week analyses the key lessons retailers have learned since June 15
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AnalysisHow B&Q owner Kingfisher is switching to digital-first stores
Kingfisher has shifted strategy to prioritise in-store picking and new store types as it seeks to accelerate the integration of on- and offline.
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NewsAldi makes click and collect available to customers for first time
Discounter Aldi has rolled out its click-and-collect trial to its first store, making the service available to customers for the first time.
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NewsNike eyes permanent shift online as digital sales soar in lockdown
Nike’s online sales surged during its first quarter as its direct-to-consumer strategy bore fruit during lockdown.
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NewsJoules ‘encouraged’ by recovery despite sales slide
Joules suffered a drop in sales during its first quarter as store closures dented its top line, but boss Nick Jones insists he is “encouraged” by the retailer’s recovery.
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AnalysisConsumer 2021: How to better serve the new ethically aware consumer
As consumers increasingly turn to retailers that align with their social, political and ethical values, how should brands be reacting to this sea change in attitude?
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Retail VoiceConsumer 2021: How must retailers adapt to changing customer journeys?
With consumer confidence struggling to get back on its feet in this post-pandemic world, it’s more important than ever to examine how shoppers find, choose and interact with retailers, says Reputation.com’s Anthony Gaskell.
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VideoFace time: Iceland’s Richard Walker on retail’s plastic addiction
Iceland managing director Richard Walker tells Retail Week why it has recently published a full report into its plastic footprint, and gives his thoughts on Covid’s effects on Christmas and what the latest government wranglings mean for its Brexit preperations.
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NewsLovehoney chief executive steps down after 12 months
Lovehoney chief executive Sarah Warby has stepped down from her post for “family reasons” after just 12 months in the role, the retailer has confirmed.
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NewsPrivate equity firm Lone Star drops out of race to buy Asda
US private equity firm Lone Star has reportedly dropped out of the bidding war to purchase Asda, leaving asset manager Apollo as the leading suitor.
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NewsFace coverings to become mandatory for retail staff from this week
The prime minister has announced that all retail staff working in stores will need to wear face coverings from this week or retailers will face severe fines of up to £10,000.
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NewsRevo calls on government to cap business rates at 30% as part of consultation
Revo has called on the government to cap business rates at 30% and to extend support measures beyond April next year as the first part of the reform consultation period closes.
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NewsWalmart TikTok deal in doubt after Trump calls for US ‘total control’
US president Donald Trump has poured cold water on the mooted Oracle and Walmart takeover of TikTok, demanding the US companies have total control over the app.
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NewsPrime minister set to announce 10pm curfew for bars and restaurants
All pubs, bars and hospitality venues will be forced to close at 10pm across the UK from Thursday to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
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NewsKingfisher ecommerce sales soar as Garnier praises ‘resilient’ results
B&Q owner Kingfisher has seen ecommerce sales soar in the first half of the year and pre-tax profits climb in what chief executive Thierry Garnier hailed as a “resilient” set of results.
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Retail VoiceSupply chain agility will turbocharge success for retailers today
Relationship building, low-cost tech investments and sustainable transport solutions hold the key to retailers making their operations their competitive advantage, says Zencargo’s Richard Fattal.
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AnalysisSuperdry’s Dunkerton: Product and sustainability will see us through
Despite the hit to sales suffered by fashion retailers amid the coronavirus pandemic, Superdry chief executive Julian Dunkerton is positive that, barring absolute disaster, the retailer’s design overhaul and new strategy will set it up for long-term success.