All Retail Week articles in November 24, 2017
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsRetailers urge Chancellor to deliver 'shoppers' Budget'
Retail leaders have urged Chancellor Phillip Hammond to deliver âa shoppersâ Budgetâ and put a lid on âinexorableâ rises in costs such as business rates.
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DataData: Top 30 retailers in the UK, according to shoppers
Amazon has been knocked off the top spot of customersâ favourite places to shop by M&Sâ food division, according to exclusive survey data from OC&C.
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NewsBlack Friday: Online sales to surge 15% this year
Shoppers will spend 15% more online during the Black Friday period this year than last, according to forecasts by internet trade body IMRG.
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NewsHotel Chocolat and ex-Lush boss launch beauty range
Hotel Chocolat, in a departure from its core chocolate business, has partnered with former Lush boss Andrew Gerrie to create its first beauty line.
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NewsChristmas spending to fall for first time in five years
Christmas spending is expected to fall for the first time in five years as economic uncertainty and the return of inflation squeeze consumer budgets.
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NewsBrightHouse bondholders on cusp of restructuring deal
BrightHouse owner Vision Capital could be left with just a 3% stake in the retailer as part of a ÂŁ220m restructuring of the embattled business.
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NewsBonmarché profits jump as turnaround bid builds momentum
BonmarchĂ© has posted a spike in half-year profits and sales as boss Helen Connollyâs turnaround efforts began to bear fruit.
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NewsDFSâ Sofology acquisition given green light by CMA
DFS has been given the go-ahead by the competition watchdog to complete its ÂŁ25m acquisition of rival retailer Sofology.
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OpinionBlog: Is retailâs supply chain ready for Black Friday?
The biggest retail day of the year is less than a week away. However, that day is now at the end of November rather than a few days before Christmas.
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OpinionTraditional shops can outshine etailers on the high street
There is a tendency to worry about online retailers opening physical stores. But is there anything that more traditional retailers can do to compete?
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NewsCrew Clothing on cusp of sale to Exquisite Apparel
Crew Clothing is on the cusp of being sold to US-based clothing manufacturer Exquisite Apparel, Retail Week has learned.
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OpinionAs Black Friday nears, whatâs the Christmas outlook?
As Black Friday approaches, its impact on traditional golden-quarter trading patterns may be more significant than ever.
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DataData: The top 30 retailers by UK store numbers
Tesco and the Co-op maintain the largest store networks, but discounters are showing the fastest growth.
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OpinionWhat Alibaba can teach others about bricks and mortar
Alibabaâs vision of ânew retailâ involves a multi-billion-dollar investment in stores that are âenhancedâ by data, technology and personalised services â and other retailers should take note.
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NewsAO.com losses widen as investment hits bottom line
AO.com has posted widening losses at the interim mark despite healthy sales rises across the UK and Europe.
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NewsKingfisher UK sales driven up by Screwfix and inflation
Kingfisher posted a boost in its overall third-quarter sales as a strong performances at Screwfix compensated for falling sales at B&Q.
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NewsBlack Friday 2017: Which retailers are doing what?
Black Friday deals are already underway for 2017 as retailers are slashing prices ahead of the main event.
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DataData: How can M&S change its customerâs mindset?
Marks & Spencer has a strong womenswear design team led by style director Belinda Earl, but how can the retailer promote its fashion if customers arenât interested?
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NewsJohn Lewis electricals sales sparked by Black Friday
Black Friday promotions fuelled a bumper week for John Lewisâ electricals and home technology category last week.
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NewsMountain Warehouse boss takes on Tiger with new venture
Mountain Warehouse founder Mark Neale has launched new retailer Neon Sheep to target the âimpulse giftingâ sector, Retail Week can reveal.