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AnalysisWhat is Primark’s home delivery u-turn really about?
Just four months ago, Primark was claiming its position on home delivery was unchanged. Now the retailer is saying it will launch the service. What is Primark’s u-turn really about?
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Analysis‘We’re willing to be misunderstood’: Amazon’s Prime drones are ready, but is the UK?
Amazon Prime Air’s six-month trial in Darlington is ready to expand, but is the UK ready for drone delivery?
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InterviewPost-purchase: How John Lewis improves customer satisfaction with Parcel Lab
Post-purchase is the final touchpoint customers have with retailers on the buying journey, but for Mark Lawson, UK customer lead at Parcel Lab, he believes it’s the most emotional part of the shopping experience.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis Partnership interims: what you need to know as make-or-break H2 looms
First-half profits tumbled at the John Lewis Partnership, owner of the eponymous department stores and grocer Waitrose, but bosses are confident of a happier Christmas and full year
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NewsDebenhams completes sale of Sheffield distribution centre to Primark
Debenhams Group has today announced that it has sold the automation in its Sheffield distribution centre and reassigned the lease to Primark for £90m.
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AnalysisPreparing for peak: Inside Boots’ Burton warehouse in the run-up to Christmas
It’s a mild September day and summer seems to be over, so now it’s time to think about Christmas.
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FeatureAn inside look at Amsterdam’s ambitions to become a circular economy
Located in Het Sieraad, a historic building with an expansive atrium and canal views in de Baarsjes in west Amsterdam, lies a handful of rails of luxury clothing from brand Martan’s upcoming collection. But there’s something rather unusual about the fabric behind the clothes – it’s made from discarded textile waste from the hotel industry (think used tablecloths and bed sheets).
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership to recruit over 10,000 Christmas roles
John Lewis Partnership is recruiting for more than 10,000 roles over the golden quarter across the country.
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NewsUK not sufficiently prepared for shocks to food supplies
The National Audit Office has urged the government to act as climate crisis, disease and cyberattacks pose growing risk to nation’s food security.
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NewsHarvey Nichols sale set to cost suppliers hundreds of millions
Luxury suppliers to Harvey Nichols are set to recover less than 15p in the pound after the luxury department store went into administration owing £270m to unsecured creditors.
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NewsFashion climate emissions increased by double digits over two years
The fashion industry’s combined greenhouse gas emissions climbed in both 2023 and 2024 due to increased global production of fibres such as polyester, according to a new report.
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NewsMarks & Spencer and Zalando tie-up makes strong start
Marks & Spencer’s move of European logistics and fulfilment to Zalando’s Zeos operation has delivered an encouraging early performance.
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NewsOcado names Danish grocer Nemlig as new European partner
Ocado has named Danish pureplay Nemlig as its new European retail partner, in a deal first teased on July 21.
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NewsAsda launches wholesale supply and fascia for independent c-stores
Asda has launched a new wholesale model to supply independent convenience store retailers.
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NewsPrice rises and food shortages ‘inevitable’, warn industry bosses
Food manufacturing bosses have warned of the threat of food shortages and “inevitable” price rises due to the impact of drought and heatwaves across the UK.
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NewsOcado launches automated warehouse in South Korea
Ocado has opened its first customer fulfilment centre in South Korea as it expands its global reach.
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NewsRisk to UK food systems increased over the last year, finds IGD
The risk to the UK food system has increased over the past 12 months, according to research by IGD.
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Chart of the WeekRaising business rates on warehouses would hit traditional retailers harder than Amazon
Andy Burnham floated a higher business rate on warehouses to charge online giants to fund the high street support. The data shows the largest bills would fall on traditional retailers instead.
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AnalysisAs Sainsbury’s sells Argos can the general merchandise business finally thrive?
The Argos experiment is finally over at Sainsbury’s – and at a massive writedown from what the supermarket giant spent on it. Retail Week analyses what it means for Argos moving forward.
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NewsGrocery giants join calls for new PM to introduce ‘Good Food Bill’
Tesco and Sainsbury’s are amongst 100 signatories across sectors who have signed a letter to new prime minister Andy Burnham urging him to introduce a ‘Good Food Bill’.