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OpinionWhat Amazon’s Whole Foods deal means for grocers
The retail sector is used to change, but every so often an event occurs that shakes the industry to its core.
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AnalysisAmazon's acquisition of Whole Foods: what the experts say
What are the implications of Amazon’s shock purchase of grocery chain Whole Foods?
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OpinionRetailers battle for customer votes after election farce
Business confidence plummeted in the aftermath of last week’s tragicomic general election.
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AnalysisHow can Sir Philip Green stop the rot at Arcadia?
Fashion giant Arcadia, owner of famous fascias such as Topshop, Evans and Dorothy Perkins, suffered a steep fall in profits last year.
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AnalysisPodcast: The future of the embattled department store
Retail Week is proud to launch its first podcast series Taking Stock, this month shining a spotlight on the embattled department store sector.
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OpinionShould a hung parliament put a stopper in expansion?
Thursday’s election outcome will see retailers diving for cover and throwing away the keys to the vault.
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OpinionOpinion: Borough Market represents retail at its best
Cascades of colourful produce, fish so fresh they might have jumped straight from the waves, an abundance of food spanning every shade of savoury and sweet.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail appeal of the pop-up may be waning
Temporary stores have been around for a while now, but are they the force that they once were?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five ways Iceland delivered cool profits
Just two years ago, Iceland suffered plunging profits and sales as boss Malcolm Walker admitted his business was going through “exceptionally challenging” times.
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InterviewListen: Morleys’ MD on growth, rivals and staying local
Morleys has been bucking the trend of department stores by growing both its store estate and revenue. David Hordle discusses the factors affecting the sector.
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DataData: The UK's top 30 value retail hotspots
After value powerhouse B&M unveiled its latest spike in profits and sales last week, the retailer hiked up its UK store target from 850 to 950.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Four secrets of customer experience success
Spoilt for choice by an abundance of merchandise of every variety imaginable, consumers are placing increasing value on experience rather than simply product.
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OpinionOpinion: Days shows the potential of remote locations
Remoter locations may be a good bet when it comes to working out where to open new shops.
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DataData: Ranking the world’s top 10 retail hotspots
London has been named Europe’s most sought-after destination for international retailers looking to grow their store footprints.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Six reasons why B&M is going like a train
B&M’s stellar full-year results have left many of its rivals in the shade, but how did the retailer build its momentum?
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DataData: M&S profits come at a high price
Another year, another unwelcome fall in retail bellwether Marks & Spencer’s annual pre-tax profits.
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DataTop 30 bricks-and-mortar retailers by sales density
Premium retailers Apple and Burberry top this year’s ranking, while Aldi is the best performing food retailer.
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OpinionOpinion: Quest for frictionless shopping misses a trick
Current wisdom has it that retailers must smooth away ‘friction’ from the shopping journey.
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DataData: Why convenience is ripe for consolidation
McColl’s boss Jonathan Miller’s admission that the retailer would be interested in acquiring Tesco-owned One Stop brought the subject of c-store consolidation to the fore.
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OpinionOpinion: An ode to Joy's pre-pack rescue deal
Fashion and gift chain Joy has emerged from administration thanks to a pre-pack, but is it the right thing to do?