All Retail Week articles in November 18 2016
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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OpinionOpinion: Surprise and delight still best found in-store
In a world of alternative facts and artificial intelligence, it’s no surprise that reality is becoming virtual, and that flesh and blood is being usurped by robots.
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OpinionBlog: How dedication keeps deliveries on track
Ahead of Black Friday, Hermes’ Carl Lyon looks at the couriers going above and beyond the call of duty to ensure customer fulfilment.
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Retail VoiceThree steps to achieve true retail innovation
ThoughtWorks’ head of technology for retail Giles Alexander takes a look how retailers can change their way of thinking to enable growth.
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NewsToday in retail: Bonmarché hit by the BHS blues
BHS’s collapse wasn’t just painful for the thousands of workers affected, it also hit troubled fashion retailer Bonmarché.
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Data
Live data: Black Friday performance tracker
How is Black Friday playing out for retailers? You can gauge the trend using this live data feed that tracks address look-ups online.
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OpinionOpinion: Build stores not walls in Mexico
It would be wrong should the hostility to Mexico trumpeted by the US President-elect result in the Mexican wave becoming a sign of drowning.
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OpinionOpinion: Black Friday is just the white noise of Sales
The annual Sales promotion is merely part of a phenomenon that’s been ongoing for the whole of the autumn.
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NewsBusiness leaders protest Government block of rate appeals
Industry leaders have condemned a new Government block on appealing business rate bills.
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NewsBHS bosses could see legal action over cash
BHS bosses are facing legal action from the department store chain’s biggest creditor, the Pension Protection Fund (PPF).
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NewsBonmarché profits and sales slide in first half
Bonmarché boss Helen Connolly has pledged to return the business to growth, following plunging like-for-likes and profits in its first half.
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VideoWatch: How Black Friday footfall will look this year
After a notable lull in footfall on high streets last year, Springboard insights director Diane Wehrle predicts how shoppers will buy this week.
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OpinionThis week in retail: Black Friday madness begins
It’s finally here – Black Friday week. Or Black Friday fortnight for some.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, John Lewis and more
Retail news round-up: Creditor wants legal action against BHS ex-directors, Smiggle continues UK store opening amid Brexit, John Lewis may reasses stores development at Sprucefield and Britain retailers' tax may increase
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NewsAnn Summers boss questions Boxing Day petition
Ann Summers boss Jacqueline Gold has voiced reservations over a 220,000-strong petition calling for shops to close on Boxing Day.
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NewsToday in retail: Black Friday marathon clicks into gear
Black Friday is just a week away but already the battle for sales is raging online.
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VideoWatch: Five of the best John Lewis parodies
Love it or hate it, everyone has an opinion on the John Lewis advert, especially its fellow retailers.
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Opinion
Opinion: Valuation Office Agency needs rates support
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) this week issued its statistical release on challenges made by businesses to their rates.
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AnalysisTesco: Five takeaways from the grocer’s strategy briefing
Tesco’s top brass have updated on the progress being made on reinvigorating the business. Here we draw out some key points.
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DataData: M&S's clothing and home catchments
Ever since Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe unveiled plans to reshape the retailer’s portfolio, speculation over which stores will be affected has been rife.
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OpinionBlog: Black Friday web growth creates returns headache
There’s only a week to go to the biggest (and most painful) day of the year for those working in retail’s supply chain.