All Retail Week articles in October 2021 – Page 5
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Opinion‘Contrary to popular belief, stores are a retailer’s best assets’
The unprecedented, pandemic-induced shift to online shopping has dominated industry discussions over the past 18 months - and rightfully so.
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GalleryStore gallery: Tesco unveils new checkout-free store format GetGo
Tesco has launched its first checkout-free store format GetGo as it lays down the gauntlet to fierce rival Amazon.
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NewsAsda, M&S and Boots target tens of thousands of workers amidst UK labour crisis
Asda, Marks & Spencer and Boots have become the latest retailers to set out temporary worker targets for the festive period with all looking to hire thousands of workers despite the UK labour shortage.
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NewsMatalan sales improve despite supply chain issues
Matalan has reported improved sales despite the retailer admitting it was “feeling the impact” of the ongoing supply chain issues.
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NewsMissguided recruits Holland & Barrett digital boss
Former Holland & Barrett chief digital officer Nick Thomas has moved to the same role at fast fashion brand Missguided, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsVery Group profits soar as revenues jump to record levels
The Very Group reported surging profits and a record year for sales during the pandemic as the retailer ramps up for a “particularly strong” Christmas.
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GalleryStore gallery: M&M’s opens Berlin flagship driven by digital experiences
M&M’s new flagship in the heart of Berlin presents visitors with digital experiences inspired by the store’s location in the colourful German capital.
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NewsMorrisons shareholders rubber-stamp £7bn CD&R takeover
Morrisons shareholders have rubber-stamped the £7bn takeover of the grocer by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) nearly four months after private equity interest in the retailer first emerged.
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NewsMarks & Spencer reveals boom in contactless payments ahead of Tech Week
Marks & Spencer has revealed that contactless payments have surged across its store portfolio since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsBurberry poaches new chief executive from Versace
Burberry has named Versace boss Jonathan Akeroyd as its new chief executive to replace the outgoing Marco Gobbetti.
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NewsAmazon, Ikea and Inditex commit to zero-carbon shipping by 2040
A group of nine major international companies has pledged to use only zero-emission ships to transport goods by 2040 in a fresh attempt to decarbonise ocean shipping.
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NewsDeliveroo sales soar despite hospitality reopening
Deliveroo reported a surge in orders across the UK and Ireland, and a doubling of Plus members through its Amazon Prime tie-up, despite the reopening of hospitality.
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NewsHammerson to end rent support for retailers as footfall returns
Shopping centre operator Hammerson has said it will focus on collecting rent arrears from tenants now that footfall has picked up.
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NewsPayPal bid for Pinterest could create new ecommerce powerhouse
PayPal has made a bid for social media giant Pinterest, sparking rumours of a new force in ecommerce.
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AnalysisFrom float to flop – why the pandemic’s winners are struggling on the stock market
For retail businesses booming during the pandemic, an IPO seemed like the natural next step. Yet for many of the 2020 winners share prices have plummeted – Retail Week asks why.
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NewsAsda extends loyalty app trial to customers
Asda has extended the trial of its ‘pounds not points’ loyalty app to customers at 16 of its stores after a successful pilot of the programme with staff.
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DataData: Consumer confidence drops for third month in a row
October marked the third month in a row that consumer confidence fell as consumers faced ongoing fuel and food shortages and rising inflation, as well as a growing number of Covid-19 cases.
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Retail VoiceEnsuring customer excellence – the key touchpoints
Delivering a first-rate customer experience has never been so important, says Jemma Hall, senior business development manager at Lifetime Training.
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OpinionMove of the Week: What will luxury veteran Jonathan Akeroyd bring to Burberry?
Jonathan Akeroyd’s appointment as new Burberry chief executive should serve to ease some of the concerns surrounding the future of the fashion giant.
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NewsJD Sports snaps up Greek retailer Cosmos
JD Sports has acquired a controlling stake in Greek retailer Cosmos as it presses ahead with its international expansion drive.