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Analysis
Three trends from NRF that will shape retail in 2019
Every January the retail industry flocks to New York for ‘The Big Show’, also known as NRF, a three-day event…
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High Street
18,722 retail jobs lost or at risk since Christmas day
Some 18,722 retail staff, 400 every single day, have either been made redundant or have had their jobs threatened since…
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People Moves
Former Aldi boss to head up Boots marketing team
Boots has appointed Adam Zavalis as director of brand and communications, and will join the business on 25 February 2019.…
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Advice
Auto-replenishment: Is this how we want to shop in the future?
From supermarkets automating their stock systems, to consumers installing Amazon Dash buttons in their homes, auto-replenishment is a hot topic…
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Supermarkets
Ocado warehouse blaze leads to 7% shares drop
A fire which broke out at Ocado’s distribution warehouse in Andover has led to a 7% drop in the company’s…
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High Street
Oliver Bonas to open eight new stores in 2019
Fashion and jewellery retailer Oliver Bonas will open eight new stores in 2019, creating at least 80 new jobs as…
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Advice
How UK retailers can make the most of Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year falls on the 5th of February this year and ushers in a week-long, national holiday in China.…
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High Street
Mike Ashley acquires Sofa.com
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has acquired Sofa.com for a “nominal sum”, adding yet another business to his growing portfolio…
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Online & Digital
Amazon shares dip 5% despite record Christmas sales
Online retail giant Amazon has seen its shares drop 5% to $1,635 in early trading, after disappointing investors with a…
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Analysis
Predictions on tech for consumer retail arising from CES
Although I was hoping for announcements from CES on how 5G will change our lives and the impact AR is…
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