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Analysis
Analysis: July retail sales sector by sector
Like-for-likes advanced 0.9% in July, when food price inflation boosted sales despite a decline in general merchandise, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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Retail VoiceAnimated infographic: Facilitating cross-border shopping
Retail Week’s first ever animated infographic explores the barriers of cross-border shopping, and what brands need to consider to break these down.
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NewsWhite Stuff profits drop in 'a year of investment'
White Stuff has posted a drop in earnings following “a year of investment” into its store expansion plan.
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NewsSainsbury's to hike pay for 135,000 store staff
Sainsbury’s has unveiled plans to hike hourly pay for its shopfloor staff, days after proposed cuts to its head office workforce emerged.
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NewsNew Look sales nosedive in 'disappointing' first quarter
New Look has reported steep falls in its first-quarter sales and profits which boss Anders Kristiansen has attributed to “difficult” conditions in the UK market.
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NewsPets at Home sales rise driven by services arm
Pets at Home has posted a sales upswing as its veterinary services drove growth in what boss Ian Kellett hailed as a “strong” first quarter.
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NewsAsos to open new £31m US distribution centre
Asos has unveiled plans to launch a new US fulfilment centre to supercharge its rapid sales growth in the country.
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AnalysisFrom AI to Gen Z: A peek at tomorrow's world of tech
With only one month to go until Tech. powered by Retail Week – Europe’s largest festival of innovation in retail technology – we look at what delegates can expect.
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OpinionOpinion: The grocery market is not Amazon's true target
Most commentators have portrayed Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods as a drawing of the battle lines in the grocery market.
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NewsFood inflation drives ‘fairly solid’ growth in retail sales
UK retail like-for-like sales increased 0.9% in July due to a strong performance in food as discretionary consumer spending continues to be squeezed.
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NewsStore gallery: John Lewis opens Smart Home pop-up
John Lewis has opened a Smart Home pop-up store in Leeds’ Victoria Quarter.
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NewsToday in retail: Sainsbury’s won’t be last to wield axe
It’s, unfortunately, becoming an all too familiar story – retailers unveiling swathes of job cuts to slash costs and adapt to the rapidly changing trading landscape.
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NewsRibble Cycles poaches Boardman Bikes exec as new boss
Ribble Cycles has pedalled in Boardman Bikes managing director Andy Smallwood as its new chief executive.
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NewsCo-op extends membership scheme to electricals business
The Co-op has extended its membership scheme to allow shoppers to redeem and earn rewards through its online electricals business.
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OpinionAndy Clarke: Regulation has not kept up with grocery
What is driving the apparent scramble for distribution and wholesaling businesses in UK food?
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NewsAmazon patents drone deliveries from spaceships and trains
Amazon has filed a patent for drone deliveries from moving vehicles including spaceships, trains, cars, aircraft and ships.
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NewsMike Ashley ups stake in Goals Soccer Centres
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has nearly doubled his stake in five-a-side football pitch company Goals Soccer Centres.
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OpinionAugmented reality: What are the legal realities?
Augmented reality is growing in popularity but what are the legalities that retailers should bear in mind?
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NewsTesco to replace 5p carrier bags with 'bags for life'
Tesco has unveiled plans to scrap single-use 5p carrier bags and replace them with new ‘bags for life.’