All articles by Rosie Shepard – Page 17
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News
Hammerson 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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Missguided 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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Analysis
Ken Murphy, Pippa Wicks, Roger Wade, Steve Murrells and more – all the stories from Retail Week Live
Everything you need to know from both days of Retail Week Live 2021
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News
Retailers issue fresh call to cut business rates to lessen high street woes
Retailers have banded together to urge chancellor Rishi Sunak to address business rates reform as British high streets struggle to survive.
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Beighton steps down as Asos eyes new international and own-brand targets
Asos has announced a host of board changes, including the end of Nick Beighton’s 12-year tenure as chief executive, as it enters the next stage of growth.
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Sosandar sales surge as it hails new-season success
Sosandar has recorded soaring sales as it steps up its third-party collaborations and introduces its autumn/winter collection early.
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Asos offers paid leave for health-related life events
Asos has launched a new package whereby employees will be offered paid leave for reasons including menopause and fertility treatments.
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Data
Data: Footfall climbs in September as shoppers return to the office
Footfall rose in September, narrowing the gap with pre-pandemic levels, boosted by staycations, day trips and the return to the office.
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Interview
Interview: How direct to consumer business Paws plans to kick on after Fetch acquisition
New ecommerce business Paws launches this week to cater to the wellbeing needs of dogs and cats. Retail Week meets founder Graham Coxell to find out how the business plans to kick on after purchasing Fetch from Ocado earlier this year
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Opinion
‘Asos and Primark’s ESG targets are on the right track, but time is running out’
The unveiling of sustainability strategies by Primark and Asos was touted as a potential landmark moment for the fashion sector. However, while both plans are admirable in their scope, Rosie Shepard argues that the targets set out may be too distant to make a difference.
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Analysis
Boohoo scandal one year on: A look inside its Leicester factories following supplier exposé
One year after Alison Levitt QC’s report into the wake of the Leicester supplier scandal that engulfed Boohoo, Retail Week visits some of the factories involved to understand the impact of the revelations and the changes made as a result.
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News
Matchesfashion appoints French department store boss as new CEO
Matchesfashion has named Paolo de Cesare as its new chief executive.
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Kingfisher boss eyes expansion as post-Covid trends create growth opportunities
Kingfisher chief executive Thierry Garnier said he was positive the DIY giant would thrive despite posting a dip in like-for-like sales.
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Aldi to launch first checkout-free supermarket taking on Amazon and Tesco
Aldi has revealed plans to open its first checkout-free store after it trademarked “Shop & Go” earlier this year.
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Asda rolls out refill initiative to Scottish store
After a successful trial, Asda is beginning the roll-out of its refill scheme to more stores across the UK.
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Kingfisher raises outlook as profits soar across Europe
DIY giant Kingfisher has recorded rising profits as its ‘Powered by Kingfisher’ strategy drives business changes.
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Gap joins Next’s Total Platform to reboot UK operations
Next and Gap have announced a joint venture to manage the latter’s UK and Ireland operations.
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Wickes reveals strong profit rise in first results since demerger
Wickes has registered stellar profits and sales in the first report since it demerged from Travis Perkins.
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Superdry losses narrow as it makes sustainability gains
Superdry recorded a smaller dip in profits as its sustainability plans begin to bear fruit.
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The Hut Group profits soar one year after London listing
The Hut Group (THG) has reported growth across all areas of the business following its 2020 IPO.