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OpinionOpinion: Retail’s jobs earthquake has only just begun
The law of unintended consequences is writ large over the thousands of retail job cuts unveiled in the last few weeks.
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NewsWaitrose to close ‘pick your own offers’ loyalty scheme
Waitrose will close part of its loyalty scheme this month, which allows shoppers to pick which items they want discounted, after it confused customers.
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NewsNew Look sales plunge in ‘challenging’ quarter
New Look has posted a nosedive in online and store sales, but boss Alastair George said new initiatives will “get the company back on track”.
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NewsOcado sales up but profits flat as tech investment bites
Ocado has posted flat full-year profits and warned that ongoing investment in its proprietary technology would hamper earnings in 2018.
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AnalysisGen Z, digital banking and what this means for retail
At midnight on December 31, 2017, you could draw a clear line between digital natives and digital immigrants.
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AnalysisOpinion: Loyalty schemes are a data goldmine
From collating points and cashback to product previews and special offers, reward cards have played a prominent part in customer loyalty over the past few years and their importance will continue to grow.
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OpinionHow big data will power the latest advancements at Hermes
Hermes UK chief executive reveals plans for a new website and app powered by big data that will enrich the customer experience.
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NewsRetail sales rise in January despite non-food plunge
Retail sales increased last month as the divide between the fortunes of food and non-food retailers continued to deepen.
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OpinionOpinion: It's time for Bunnings to down tools in the UK
Today, Wesfarmers confessed it may have to – tail between legs – exit the UK market it set out to disrupt two years ago.
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NewsSainsbury's ends Euro Garages petrol forecourt trial
Sainsbury’s has called time on its tie-up with petrol station forecourt operator Euro Garages just two years after launching six pilot stores.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco's Wilson can cook up recipe for success
Tesco’s hat-trick of revelations ahead of the imminent completion of its £3.7bn Booker acquisition was greeted with a surprisingly subdued response from the market.
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NewsN Brown poaches senior hires from AO and Missguided
N Brown has made a trio of senior hires, poaching its new chief people and information officers from Missguided and AO.
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AnalysisH&M: What went wrong and how it can be fixed
H&M’s weaknesses were laid bare last week when the world’s second-biggest fashion retailer admitted that it had “made some mistakes”.
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AnalysisProfile: Tesco's new UK boss Charles Wilson
Tesco revealed this morning that Charles Wilson will succeed Matt Davies as boss of its core UK business following completion of the Booker merger.
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OpinionOpinion: Greggs, collaboration and the unexpected
Valentine’s Day at Greggs is a PR winner, and such hook-ups and collaborations are the way forward.
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NewsBunnings owner Wesfarmers mulls UK exit
Wesfarmers has admitted it is reviewing the future of Bunnings in the UK after revealing a AUS$1bn write-down relating to its Homebase acquisition.
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NewsMorrisons to launch clothing brand Nutmeg online
Morrisons will sell its clothing brand Nutmeg online as it ramps up plans for its fast-growing fashion proposition.
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NewsHouse of Fraser suppliers have credit insurance cut
House of Fraser suppliers have seen their credit cover cut following a downgrade in its credit by ratings agency Moody’s.
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NewsTesco names Wilson UK boss following Davies exit
Tesco has revealed that Booker boss Charles Wilson will take the reins of its core UK and Ireland business following completion of the proposed £3.7bn acquisition.
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NewsThe disruptors: How the jewellery market is evolving
The jewellery market is the latest focus of Retail Week’s ‘The disruptors’ series, which looks at the businesses and trends creating waves across the industry.