All Retail Week articles in September 2022
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsNew PM Sunak warned 10% business rates rise poses serious threat to retail
New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been urged to act on business rates, as the equivalent of a 10% increase next year threatens the survival of many retail businesses.
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Retail VoicePractise relationship marketing to avoid ending up like Sephora
With Sephora coming under fire over the privacy surrounding its consumer data, CM Group’s Tim Glomb provides three pointers on how retailers can build lasting relationships
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NewsScS profits soar ‘ahead of expectations’ as sales reach record highs
ScS has reported record sales figures in the first full year of its new strategy.
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Retail VoiceHow to blend human with digital in retail customer experience
The brands that deliver high-quality, digital and human-blended customer experiences will be best placed to navigate the months ahead, believes Webhelp’s Mark Guest, who shares three retail customer experience ideas that can be deployed
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Retail VoiceDebunking four of the biggest AI myths
It’s a buzzword that continues to dominate retail conversations yet there are still misconceptions around its practical uses. GreyOrange’s Samay Kohli wants to help retailers realise the benefits of AI for their supply chains.
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AnalysisSecond Hand September: sustainability fad or fashion-forward moment?
As a fourth Second Hand September comes to an end, Retail Week asks whether the campaign has the potential to drive real change in retail – or is the growth of the secondhand economy better served in other ways?
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NewsCurrys boosts staff pay for third time in a year
Currys has hiked its staff pay for the third time in the space of just 13 months.
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NewsJD Sports and Nike launch connected loyalty programme
JD Sports has extended its ties with Nike as the first European retail partner for its Connected Partnership loyalty programme.
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NewsJoules says turnaround 'progressing well' amid CVA rumours
Joules has responded to rumours of a potential company voluntary arrangement (CVA) as it continues its turnaround strategy.
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NewsMade.com losses widen as it looks for a buyer
Made.com has reported deepening losses following the decision to put itself up for sale.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five things to know about Sosandar
The recipient of Retail Week’s Emerging Retailer award in 2020, Sosandar is a rapidly growing online womenswear brand specifically targeted at a generation of women who have graduated from throwaway fashion and are looking for affordable clothing with a premium, trend-led feel.
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NewsMorrisons’ Trevor Strain in frame for top M&S role
Morrisons’ departing chief operating officer Trevor Strain is a leading contender to take on an executive role at Marks & Spencer, Retail Week has learned.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Next boss Wolfson on the cost-of-living crisis, sterling and trading
Fashion giant Next cut full-year expectations when it posted interim results today, flagging uncertain trading conditions as retailers confront a host of issues ranging from the soaring cost of living through to political and economic volatility.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can a new strategy transform the Co-op’s flagging fortunes?
With inflation still on the rise, the UK economy in freefall and customer confidence at an all-time low, the Co-op has unveiled a new strategy. Will it be enough to stop the rot at the c-store specialist?
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NewsCo-op profits drop in ‘highly challenging’ market
The Co-op has suffered a decline in profitability as it battles to cut costs and shore up its balance sheet.
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NewsH&M blames closure of Russian business for 'significantly' affecting sales and profits
H&M has blamed the pause and eventual winding-down of its Russian business for a significant drop in revenues and profits.
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NewsNext downgrades profit guidance as Wolfson prepares for long-term instability
Next has revised down its full-year profit and sales guidance despite a better-than-expected first half as Lord Wolfson prepares the business for an extended period of financial uncertainty.
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OpinionLuke Jensen: ‘Amid cost-of-living crisis we must face fact we’ve struggled to address food waste for too long’
Smart online technologies can play a major role in waste reduction in shoppers’ homes, argues Ocado Solutions’ chief executive
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AnalysisAnalysis: ‘It’s tough out there’ – how Boohoo plans to confront the cost-of-living crisis
Despite being one of the standout performers during the pandemic, Boohoo has shown it’s not immune to mounting inflationary pressures. How do its bosses plan to turn the fast-fashion giant around?
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NewsMorrisons profits plummet as ‘unprecedented’ inflation hits food manufacturing
Morrisons profits more than halved as the grocer bemoaned “unprecedented inflationary pressures” on its vertically-integrated food manufacturing.