All Retail Week articles in November 2021 – Page 2
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NewsNext braces for supply chain woes to dampen Christmas trading
Next has reported a stronger than expected uplift in sales in its third quarter, but expects falling demand and availability issues to impact sales for the remainder of its financial year.
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NewsZalando upgrades outlook as sales climb and brand collaborations boom
Zalando has recorded rising sales in the first quarter in which all markets in which it operates were fully reopened.
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Retail VoiceCapitalising on the golden quarter and beyond
With Black Friday and the Christmas period on the horizon, retailers will be gearing up for a surge in consumer spending, says Brian Flesk, head of retail at Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance
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Opinion‘It’s the power of imagination that makes technology deliver brilliantly for customers’
Retailers are still just scratching the surface when it comes to leveraging tech for the benefit of the consumer, writes Danny Emmett, chief operating officer of AO.com.
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AnalysisTech 100: The global leaders disrupting digital commerce as we know it
Retail Week has unveiled its annual index of the top 100 tech leaders influencing retail.
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VideoWatch: John Lewis, M&S, Boots and Sports Direct launch Christmas adverts
As this year’s eagerly-anticipated festive season approaches, Retail Week takes a look at the Christmas campaigns of John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Boots and Sports Direct.
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NewsHarrods swings to a loss as pandemic and Brexit take heavy sales toll
Harrods has swung to a loss after store closures during the pandemic and the impact of Brexit slashed sales in half.
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NewsSainsbury’s posts increase in profits as market share rises
Sainsbury’s has reported an increase in profits in its half-year results as improved grocery sales drove growth in market share.
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NewsIkea warns of price increases amid supply chain challenges
Ikea has said it expects to raise prices for consumers as ongoing supply chain disruption sparks higher transport and raw material costs.
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NewsJD Sports lambasts CMA as regulator orders sale of Footasylum
JD Sports has hit out at the competition watchdog after a final ruling ordered the retailer to sell the Footasylum business it acquired back in 2019.
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DataData: Footfall recovery in October gives retailers hope for Christmas
Footfall across high streets, retail parks and shopping centres showed an improvement in October, leaving the sector optimistic about a strong start to Black Friday and Christmas.
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NewsSuperdry predicts strong Christmas ahead of opening new London flagship
Superdry has reported an “encouraging start” to the golden quarter despite a dip in sales overall.
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NewsSainsbury’s delays toy promotion as boss predicts Christmas shortages
Stock shortages due to the ongoing supply chain crisis have forced Sainsbury’s to delay its toy promotion by a week, with boss Simon Roberts predicting further shortages over Christmas.
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Retail VoiceEvery day is now Black Friday – and retailers need to prepare
Retailers must protect themselves from online fraudsters as they approach the busiest shopping period of the year, says Brittany Allen, trust and safety architect at Sift.
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VideoWatch: Workday, eBay and Wickes on how to achieve long-lasting D&I success
Organisations that promote employee ownership of diversity and inclusion (D&I) goals will have the greatest success in tackling inequality in the long term, according to Be Inspired’s expert panel.
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NewsCurrys ‘goes big’ on Black Friday and unveils on-demand delivery service
Currys will “go big” on Black Friday this year and is to launch an on-demand delivery service later this month.
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VideoWatch: Asda festive ad celebrates ‘little moments that make Christmas special’
Asda has lifted the curtain on a Christmas ad that highlights special moments that mark the seasonal festivities after last year’s holiday was subdued for many people.
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NewsTHG’s Moulding reveals he regrets London IPO and prompts buy-back speculation
THG founder Matt Moulding has described the retailer’s London IPO as a “mistake” and sparked talk that he may take the business private.
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NewsJD Sports defends boss over covertly filmed car park meeting
JD Sports has defended executive chair Peter Cowgill after a car park meeting between him and Footasylum boss was secretly filmed and questions were raised about whether it breached competition rules.

















