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News
Waterstones profits fall as IT issues cause order backlog
2024-02-09T14:17:00+00:00By Ritika Bhoora
Waterstones’ full-year profits declined despite a boost in sales as issues with stock distribution technology caused a backlog of orders.
Analysis
How inflation has forced retailers to adapt their loyalty schemes
2023-07-12T12:57:00+01:00By Ritika Bhoora
As inflation has run rampant and customer confidence plummets, retailers have increasingly turned to loyalty schemes to drive sales. Retail Week takes a look at how six retailers have adapted their programmes to appeal to cash-strapped customers
News
Waterstones profits soar as post-pandemic shoppers flock to stores
2023-01-20T15:25:00+00:00By Ritika Bhoora
Waterstones recorded an increase in full-year profits as sales soared post-pandemic.

More on Waterstones

Waterstones hit by stock shortages after warehouse tech problems

2022-08-10T06:29:00+01:00By Luke Tugby

Waterstones is grappling to stock its shops and fulfil a backlog of online orders after problems with its new warehouse tech systems sparked product shortages.

Iceland and Waterstones’ bosses named in Queen’s birthday honours

2022-06-06T06:28:00+01:00By Rosie Shepard

A number of retail leaders have been recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours list this year.

Retailers call for business rates cut to help battle cost-of-living crunch
2022-05-03T14:58:00+01:00By George MacDonald
Waterstones acquires independent bookseller Blackwell’s
2022-03-01T07:25:00+00:00By Grace Bowden
Retail 2022: 59 CEOs reveal strategy for the year ahead
2021-10-27T05:00:00+01:00Promotional research for Reflexis part of Zebra Technologies
Ranking: From M&S to Iceland – UK consumers’ favourite brands
2021-10-26T05:01:00+01:00By Caoimhe Gordon

Store gallery: TikTok moves offline with experiential shopping centre pop-up
2021-07-22T12:44:00+01:00By Caoimhe Gordon
How John Lewis, Waterstones and Lush are making store staff their greatest assets
2021-05-18T05:00:00+01:00Promotional research for Critizr
Three ways retailers are rethinking stores for future success
2021-05-17T05:00:00+01:00Promotional research for Arcadis Catalina Critizr Scandit and Yext, By Megan Dunsby
Five ways to turn your staff into customer champions
2021-04-19T06:00:00+01:00Promotional research for Critizr

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