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OpinionBHS's demise reflects how brutal the UK high street can be
BHS’s demise throws into sharp relief how unforgiving the British high street can be, and proves that retailers must thrive to survive.
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OpinionOpinion: Why stores are becoming more important in a digital world
In an increasingly digital world, retailers are asking themselves what future role their stores can play in order to stay relevant to customers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How is M&S's new boss Steve Rowe refocusing the business?
M&S’s new chief executive Steve Rowe today claimed retail is “a very simple business” as he unveiled plans to revitalise its ailing clothing arm.
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AnalysisBHS select committee probes: Who is appearing and when?
The joint select committee probes into the sale of beleaguered department store chain BHS and its collapse get under way today.
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OpinionOpinion: M&S could close quarter of stores, but boost profitability
With M&S shareholders reportedly warning that the retailer faces “headaches” over its portfolio, could new boss Steve Rowe shutter stores?
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OpinionOpinion: The union of shopkeepers should be preserved
The world’s top 50 retailers (Deloitte’s Global Powers of Retailing, 2016) include 21 from the EU and 21 from North America.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: M&S unveils part of its autumn collection early
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Marks & Spencer’s decision to release autumn lines in early to outsmart the British weather.
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OpinionOpinion: Will consumers buy their Austin Reed suits from Sports Direct?
As Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley expresses interest in collapsed menswear chain Austin Reed, John Ryan considers the likely outcome.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Sports Direct's Mike Ashley eyes Austin Reed and BHS
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on the Sports Direct founder’s reported interest in buying Austin Reed and BHS out of administration.
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InterviewInterview: Hotel Chocolat’s Angus Thirlwell on the IPO – and David Bowie
When Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris opened the first Hotel Chocolat in Watford back in 2004, world domination seemed a million miles away.
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OpinionOpinion: Why is Mike Ashley bidding for BHS and Austin Reed?
Mike Ashley is being portrayed as a potential white knight after it emerged he is assembling bids for collapsed chains BHS and Austin Reed.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five enduring lessons from retail legend Harry Selfridge
Following the weekend’s anniversary of Harry Selfridge’s death, Retail Week explores five brilliant lessons from the department store magnate.
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OpinionOpinion: Technology’s most profound impact on retail is only just starting
Notonthehighstreet.com chief executive Simon Belsham looks forward to a blending of online and offline retail that inspires consumers
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: is this the end of BHS on the high street?
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on BHS’s future on British high streets, following the retailer’s administration announcement.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What BHS's administration means for high streets and landlords
It was once one of the biggest names on the high street, but talk has turned to how BHS’s administration will impact locations across the UK.
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OpinionOpinion: BHS faces battle to find a place on the high street of the future
In 2000, the year that tycoon Sir Philip Green bought BHS, Asos was launched and Amazon had only been trading for five years.
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OpinionOpinion: Tiger shows that travel retail is an entirely different animal
There is more to being a successful travel retailer, whether in train stations or airports, than simply opening a small(er) shop.
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OpinionOpinion: Why the 'game changing' pop-up store trend is here to stay
Pop-ups are a growing trend to enhance retail and dining experiences, with such bars, street food stalls and stores ‘popping up’ all over the place.
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OpinionOpinion: WHSmith – there’s more to its success than adult colouring books
‘Extreme’ dot-to-dot puzzles and adult colouring books helped stationery retailer WHSmith post a 10% interim profits rise.
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OpinionOpinion: Record Store Day is a reminder of the value of physical formats
Record Store Day, the annual celebration for independent record shops and independently minded musicians, has rolled around again.