All Retail Week articles in September 2022
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsAsda seals £438m deal for Co-op’s petrol forecourt business
Asda has confirmed plans to buy the Co-op’s portfolio of 132 petrol station forecourts in a £438m deal.
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NewsVery launches new Everyday value range as cost of living mounts
Very has launched a value own-brand range to help shoppers combat the growing cost of living crisis.
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NewsSainsbury’s to remove best before dates from hundreds more products
Sainsbury’s has revealed plans to remove best before dates on hundreds more products in a bit to help shoppers cut food waste.
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Retail VoiceTop three tips for dealing with post-Covid rental woes
From being open and transparent to having a well-thought-out forecast, there are certain key factors to keep in mind when undergoing discussions around the Covid Rent Arrears Arbitration scheme, writes FRP’s Phil Reynolds
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OpinionDr Martens product chief: ‘There’s no character or soul in looking to please everyone’
Rather than relying solely on its heritage, Dr Martens is working with disruptive brands and reaching new audiences to stay relevant, writes chief product officer Adam Meek
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NewsJohn Lewis to offer free staff meals as it recruits 10,000 seasonal workers
John Lewis and Waitrose will offer free food to workers throughout the Christmas trading period to help with the cost-of-living crisis
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DataFootfall boosted by brighter weather in August
Footfall strengthened across retail destinations in August, driven by better weather conditions
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NewsTruss plans to cut business rates in face of energy crisis
Conservative leadership candidate Liz Truss has been in talks with industry lobbyists over plans to slash business rates
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NewsEG Group profits slump as cost of living and inflation take their toll
EG Group profits for the second quarter slumped, despite surging sales, as the cost-of-living crisis and inflationary environment took their toll.
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Opinion‘Asda is hitting the road in convenience retailing – the £600m Co-op deal proves it’
Both Asda and the Co-op have gained from the sale of the latter’s petrol forecourts to the big-four grocer, but one looks more likely to benefit in the long term than the other, writes Hugh Radojev
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things you need to know about value giant Poundland
Despite rolling out a multi-price strategy, Poundland is leaning back into its eponymous £1 price point as the cost-of-living crisis mounts for customers. But how is the retailer equipped to handle declining consumer spend and confidence as a recession looms?
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NewsNotonthehighstreet promotes from within to replace departing chief executive
Notonthehighstreet has promoted from within in order to replace departing chief executive Claire Davenport.
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NewsDiscount grocery start-up Motatos raises £33m for UK expansion
Sweden-based discount ecommerce grocer Motatos has raised £33m in its latest round of seed funding with plans to expand its operations in the UK and Germany.
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NewsJohn Lewis pivots to be ‘for all life’s moments’ with product, stores and positioning shift
John Lewis is to pitch itself as the go-to retailer “for all life’s moments”, relaunching its own brand, changing the way it merchandises and piloting new store formats to reflect its new focus.
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NewsMatalan hunts for buyer as Joules credit insurer pulls cover
Matalan has hoisted the ‘for sale’ sign as the value fashion firm grapples with inflationary pressures.
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NewsAldi to scrap best before dates on fruit and vegetables
Aldi has become the latest major grocer to scrap best before dates from fresh produce in a bid to crack down on food waste.
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AnalysisRetail’s wish list for new prime minister Liz Truss
Liz Truss has been named as the new leader of the Conservative party – and the UK’s 56th prime minister – following a fractious two-month contest.
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DataSales growth slows as retailers prepare for ‘tough time ahead’
Sales for the month of August slowed as consumers reined in spending and inflation pushed up costs to historic highs.
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Opinion‘Next two years will set tone for another chapter of retail channel evolution’
Pureplays face critical strategic decisions and omnichannel retailers have a window of opportunity, believes OC&C Strategy Consultants’ Matt Coode
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NewsDeliveroo gears up for Supreme Court battle over workers’ rights
Deliveroo is preparing for a battle in the Supreme Court after being challenged by a gig economy union over how it treats its riders.