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NewsCo-op latest grocer to ban single use plastics
The Co-op is the latest grocer to ban own-brand single-use plastics as part of a wider ethical scheme, unveiled later this week.
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OpinionOpinion: Customers don't say goodbye when they leave
When customers start spending their money with newer retail firms, they won’t bother to say goodbye to you.
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Retail VoiceEcosystems present new growth opportunity for retailers
At a time when retailers are struggling to maintain relevance with customers, could ecosystems be the answer?
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NewsFood producers 'suffering 45-day payment delays'
Delays in payments from grocery retailers to food producers have increased to an average of 45 days, according to new research.
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NewsGreendeck eyes new clients after Tech. Awards win
Greendeck is targeting new clients after the business was crowned start-up of the year at the Tech. Awards last week.
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NewsTheresa May vows to protect rights of EU citizens
Prime Minister Theresa May has pledged to protect the rights of EU citizens in the UK, even in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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NewsNext, Boohoo, Hotel Chocolat, Card Factory and Halfords
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Next, Boohoo, Hotel Chocolat, Card Factory and Halfords.
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Central England Co-op posts first-half profits rise
Central England Co-op has reported first-half trading profit up by £1m to £12.9m despite tough trading conditions.
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NewsLidl to be first grocer to remove black plastic packaging
Value grocer Lidl will become the first supermarket group in the UK to remove black plastic packaging from fruit and vegetables later this month.
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NewsEvans Cycles seeks buyer to fund rescue bid
Evans Cycles has put itself up for sale and is seeking fresh funding to secure its future.
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NewsMoss Bros swings to red in volatile first half
Menswear retailer Moss Bros swung into the red in what chief executive Brian Brick said was the “most volatile” first half trading for many years.
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AnalysisIs your next big rival being paid to wear your clothes?
As celebrities and influencers shun brand endorsements to create their own brands, where does this leave retailers?
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Retail VoiceApprenticeships: Building the future retail workforce
The launch of three new retail-specific apprenticeship standards means businesses can acquire the skills they need for future success.
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AnalysisMove of the week: Lyttle to leave Primark for Boohoo
There won’t have been many people beyond those in the loop to have predicted John Lyttle’s appointment as Boohoo’s new chief executive.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Will Tesco's discounter Jack's work?
In the week Tesco unveiled its much-anticipated value fascia Jack’s, we discuss whether it will entice shoppers away from Aldi and Lidl.
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NewsDixons Carphone boss Baldock reveals vision for future
Dixons Carphone chief executive Alex Baldock has set out his turnaround vision for the mobile phones and electricals group.
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OpinionThinking smaller is the secret of big-ticket retailing
Habitat has just opened a standalone store in the extension to the Westfield shopping centre in Shepherd’s Bush, its first such branch in a decade.
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NewsPoundworld founder Edwards to launch new value chain
Poundworld founder Chris Edwards is launching a new discount chain – and has ambitious plans to open 100 stores within a year, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPoundland to open in 20 former Poundworld locations
Poundland will open stores in up to 20 former Poundworld locations following its rival’s demise.
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NewsFrench Connection 'on track' to achieve profitability
French Connection is “on track” to achieve profitability by the end of the year, according to founder, chairman and chief executive Stephen Marks.