All articles by Roland Bodenham – Page 4
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Watch: Card Factory boss on impact of business rates
Chief executive of Card Factory Karen Hubbard joins the Retail Week Studio to discuss the Be Inspired campaign and the winners and losers from the business rates revaluation.
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The Retail Week: Retail Week Live Special
The Retail Week team discuss the highlights from day one of Retail Week Live and look ahead to the best of day two.
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Watch: DFS boss confident about challenging year ahead
DFS boss Ian Filby joins the Retail Week studio to discuss the challenging year ahead in the furniture sector and the issue of business rates.
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Watch: Tesco's Hoggett on the competitive grocery sector
Tesco chief operating officer Tony Hoggett joins the Retail Week studio to discuss the latest moves for Tesco and how competition is shaping up.
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Watch: Sainsbury's Argos' focus post-acquisition
Sainsbury’s Argos chief digital and marketing officer joins the Retail Week studio to explain the opportunities for the brand since its acquisition.
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Watch: Kingfisher's Woreczek talks bold leadership
Kingfisher chief customer officer Pierre Woreczek explains how strong leadership is the key to avoiding becoming lost in a busy marketplace.
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Watch: Halfords boss McDonald on the value of services
Halfords boss Jill McDonald visits the Retail Week studio after her speech to explain the importance of services for the retailer’s plans.
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Watch: Sainsbury's boss Coupe on grocery tie-ups
Mike Coupe joins the Retail Week studio ahead of his keynote speech to discuss change in the grocery sector.
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The Retail Week: BHS, Tesco and Agent Provocateur
The Retail Week team sit down for the 100th episode to discuss the top stories in the industry over the last seven days.
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Watch: Dobbies boss Cleland unveils store of the future
Dobbies’ revamped store prioritises gardening and makes room for a 600-cover restaurant as it merges the retail and leisure experience.
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The Retail Week: Asda's decline, Clarks and AO.com
The Retail Week team discuss the biggest stories in the sector this week, including coverage of changes at the top of AO.com.
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Watch: Morrisons’ Higginson on Amazon and buying British
Morrisons chairman Andy Higginson believes the fall in the value of the pound has created “an opportunity” for British suppliers.
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The Retail Week: B&Q, Bunnings, Debenhams and Clintons
The Retail Week team reflect on this week in the industry and discuss the DIY market as well as the next steps for Clintons.
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The Retail Week: Pennycook exits Co-op, Dunelm and Asda
The Retail Week team discuss the biggest stories over the past seven days, including a look at the legacy left after Pennycook’s reign at Co-op.
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Watch: Talking Shop with new Co-op boss Steve Murrells
After almost five years in charge of the Co-op’s food business, Steve Murrells has been named as Richard Pennycook’s successor as group chief executive.
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Watch: Poundland exec on pricing, Pep & Co and Tesco
Poundland unveiled its first full Pep & Co shop in shop last week at its Hanley store in Stoke.
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Watch: Ikea boss Drakeford on breaking ground in the UK
At the ground-breaking event for Ikea’s 20th UK store in Sheffield, Retail Week speaks to the retailer’s UK and Ireland country manager Gillian Drakeford.
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Watch: Bunnings UK boss' ambitions for the DIY newcomer
As Bunnings opens its first UK store, managing director PJ Davis unveils his vision for the home improvement retailer.
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Watch: Hawkins boss toasts toy market’s resilience
Hawkins Bazaar and Tobar boss David Mordecai told Retail Week that the UK toy market was in rude health.
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Watch: Meakin unveils Maplin’s stores of the future
Maplin chief executive Oliver Meakin describes his regeneration plans for the retailer as it strives to stay relevant in an increasingly competitive sector.