All Retail Week articles in September 2021
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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DataData: Fall in shop prices slows as supply chain disruption begins to bite
While shop prices fell in the month of August, deflation eased for the period as experts warned of looming inflation due to wider macroeconomic issues, such as the ongoing supply chain issues.
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InterviewInterview: Gailās boss Tom Molnar on high street survival and sustainable sourdough
The chief executive of high street bakery chain Gailās Tom Molnar explains how the business has survived the pandemic and how his love of surfing has informed his commitment to sustainability.
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NewsWHSmith warns on future profit uncertainty despite high street and travel rebound
WHSmith said it expects the outcome for the year to August 31 to be ahead of expectation after an uptick in high street and travel trading, yet warned ongoing uncertainty could impact profits in future.
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NewsNext boss hits out at āinsaneā policy blocking temporary foreign lorry drivers
Next boss Lord Wolfson has labelled the governmentās immigration policy āinsaneā and said that retail ādesperately needs driversā in order to stop the ongoing crisis.
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NewsPrimarkās new Philadelphia store āimportant milestoneā in retailerās US expansion
Primarkās US boss has labelled its Philadelphia location an āimportant milestoneā in its American expansion after the fashion retailer opened its 13th store since entering the country in 2015.
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Retail VoiceFive ways to bring the best of online into the store
Retailers can bring the best of online into their stores, says Joanne Joliet, head of worldwide business development, fashion and apparel, Amazon Web Services.
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NewsAsos investor acquires major Boohoo stake
A US investment firm has acquired a 10% stake in Boohoo.
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NewsBoots rolls out 30 new smaller format beauty halls across the UK and Ireland
Bootsā smaller format beauty hall concept will open in 30 stores as it rolls out its beauty offering to more customers.
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NewsRobot delivery specialist appoints ex-Morrisons boss to board
Starship Technologies, the autonomous robot delivery company, has appointed former Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips to its board.
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Retail VoiceWhy in-store media should be retailersā investment priority in 2022
In-store media sales are booming, and retailers can take advantage of that by building their own digital signage network, says Mats Klevjer, director of digital out of home at Advertima.
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OpinionāRetailers cannot ignore the trend of purchasing with purposeā
Conscious consumerism is on the rise. According to the Co-op, ethical consumer spending hit record levels last year, swelling to more than Ā£41bn.
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GalleryStore gallery: Selfridges ātransformsā tech offer with gaming destination launch
The opening of Selfridgesā permanent gaming outlet, in partnership with Smartech, aims to create a new era of experiential retail for gamers.
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NewsAmazon launches global recruitment drive including in UK
Amazon intends to hire 55,000 people worldwide, including in the UK, as it targets further growth.
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DataData: Footfall rebounds in August as staycations boost shopper numbers
Footfall in August improved by nearly a quarter, while the gap with pre-pandemic levels closed to less than 20% for the first time since the beginning of the crisis.
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NewsJD Sports āperplexedā as Footasylum deal knocked back by CMA
JD Sports faces the prospect of having to sell Footaysylum following renewed concerns about the deal from the Competition and Markets Authority.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Supply chain snarl-up ā how retailers can smooth out the kinks
Any time, any place, anywhere. Retail has pretty much lived by the Martini mantra for decades now as an ever more sleek and adaptable supply chain has enabled consumers to benefit from an abundance of goods always on the shelf, whether digital or in-store.
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GalleryFirst look: Halfords unveils new āhyper localā store and garage format
Halfords has launched a new customer service-focused store concept in Colchester connecting its autocentre and cycling offer, which boss Graham Stapleton has hailed as āthe future of Halfordsā.
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NewsAmazon to offer punctual staff Ā£50 weekly bonus
Amazon is offering permanent staff at some of its UK locations an extra Ā£50 a week if they turn up to work on time during periods of peak demand.
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NewsOne in 10 shoppers using ābuy now, pay laterā chased by debt collectors
Regulators have been urged to crack down on ābuy now, pay laterā firms after a damning report revealed that one in 10 shoppers using the credit services are being chased by debt collectors.
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NewsGovernment must āget a handleā on supply chain disruption, experts warn
Business leaders have called on the government to āget a handleā on Britainās supply chain crisis as fears mount that some food production may have to move out of the UK.