All Stores and property articles – Page 117
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Retail VoiceFood and drink disruptors: How five of the UK’s best are getting closer to customers
Sophisticated customer profiling is leading to deeper customer insights, higher engagement and more accurate trend forecasting for these food and drink leaders.
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NewsTesco closes Jack’s stores and cuts counters putting 130 jobs at risk
Supermarket giant Tesco has said it will be axing its short-lived Jack’s store format and cutting hundreds of counters, putting 130 jobs across the business at risk.
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NewsAnn Summers exits CVA as it swings back into black
Ann Summers has returned to profit as a result of its turnaround strategy, driven by strong online performance during the pandemic.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How H&M is preparing for sustainable growth post-pandemic
H&M chief executive Helena Helmersson is adamant that the “worst is behind us” and the fashion giant is ready for what comes next. Retail Week looks at how H&M is setting itself up for future growth.
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NewsNumber of vacant shops falls for first time since 2018
The overall store vacancy rate across the UK improved in the final quarter of 2021 as the number of vacant stores declined for the first time since the start of 2018.
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AnalysisAnalysis: NFTs, virtual fitting and the metaverse – the tech trends that will define retail in 2022
Which burgeoning technology will take centre stage in 2022 and what opportunities will it present for retailers? We put the question to a panel of tech experts.
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AnalysisFive critical lessons retailers must heed from golden quarter 2021
The peak Christmas trading period may have been unlike any other but, as Retail Week’s Golden Quarter 2021 report shows, there are consumer trends and behaviours that will have longevity.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are chief people and HR officers retail’s CEOs in waiting?
Recently appointed CEOs for retailers ranging from Chanel to Greggs have come from a people-focused background. Could the HR department be the proving ground for more future leaders as retailers assess their culture and strategy post-pandemic?
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Opinion‘With the world of retail rapidly changing, employers must move with the times’
The shift to more flexible working and a greater focus on mental wellbeing has made the jobs market more competitive, writes Tony Gregg, but this presents an opportunity, not a threat.
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NewsPrimark pledges to keep prices low and cuts 400 jobs
Value fashion giant Primark has vowed not to increase prices, despite an inflationary environment, and is to axe 400 jobs.
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NewsAmazon set to launch first fashion store this year in US
Amazon will open a tech-driven clothing store in Southern California later this year, a first for the online giant.
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GalleryStore gallery: Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com launches robotic stores in Europe
JD.com has unveiled tech-driven shops in two cities in the Netherlands, marking the opening of the Chinese company’s first physical stores in Europe.
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GalleryStore gallery: Aldi opens first ever cashierless store in Greenwich
Value grocer Aldi has become the latest food retailer to unveil a checkout-free store.
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AnalysisHow Currys’ Baldock is preparing to navigate another year of supply chain challenges
Electricals market leader Currys is preparing for another year of supply chain difficulties following a peak period hit by disruption and shortages.
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NewsBoots unveils lower prices in store for Advantage Card holders
Boots has introduced discounted prices on selected products in store for Advantage Card holders.
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NewsFortnum & Mason hails strong Christmas but swings to first loss in over a decade
Fortnum & Mason has reported a strong Christmas trading period after Covid restrictions and store closures caused it to swing to its first full-year loss in 12 years.
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AnalysisSuper Thursday delivers a Christmas cracker – but is the retail party over?
Despite surging numbers of Covid-19 cases and a perfect storm of external pressures threatening to derail the golden quarter, retail has delivered a merry Christmas. What did Super Thursday’s trading updates tell us about the sector’s seasonal performance – and the year ahead?
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NewsHalfords and Poundland post golden-quarter growth
Halfords and Pepco, which owns Poundland, have both reported quarterly sales growth despite ongoing challenges presented by the pandemic.
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NewsTesco upgrades profit guidance as festive sales rise
Tesco has reported an uplift in sales over the Christmas period as its share of customer grocery spend online and in store hit a four-year high.
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AnalysisThe most bankable retail trends of 2022
With Christmas 2021 now over, Retail Week unpacks the key consumer trends and asks what they could mean for the golden quarter in 2022.