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Judith McKenna, CEO, International Walmart kicks off #RWL19 saying “Technological innovation will create more jobs than it displaces. Many of those jobs will be those we haven’t even imagined yet. The biggest challenge is managing the transition.”

Henry Birch, group CEO ShopDirect says “Black Friday has morphed into something very big, very quickly. However, new customers that we get from Black Friday promotions turn out to be valuable to us so it’s an important part of our calendar.” #RWL19

Henry Birch ShopDirect group CEO says “We are never going to move away from call centres but we are looking at how we can harness voice technology in the future” #RWL19

Henry Birch ShopDirect says the business will be rebranding Shop Direct to The Very Group later this year #RWL19 Very

#RichardQuinn made the headlines when the Queen attended his #LondonFashionWeek show. Yet behind the headlines is a ballsy businessman building a brand and supporting #GreatBritishFashion. What's next for this Peckham-based wunderkind? bit.ly/2UkrJ2s

. WGSN’s Carla Buzasi says generation Alpha (born since 2010) are learning innovation through tools that previous generations didn’t have & are already influencing how their parents shop #RWL19

. WGSN Carla Buzasi says for Gen Alpha money is digital so it can be difficult for them to understand the value of it #RWL19

“89% of children aged 6-10 believe Alexa always tells the truth” WGSN Carla Buzasi #RWL19

Nick Beighton @asos highlights the business’s internal values - Authenticity, bravery and creativity #RWL19

Nick Beighton Nickb @asos says next day delivery is now 55% of UK orders #RWL19

Nick Beighton Nickb @ASOS explains the business mentality to keep innovating and moving forward “One day we’ll be a great business, until then we’ll keep getting better. We stay restless.” #RWL19

Breaking: Superdry’s chairman, CEO, CFO and chairman of the remuneration committee have all exited the business with immediate effect. bit.ly/2YHZ0Ea

Drapers’ secret shopper kicks off this season’s Hit or Miss series by testing the high street’s menswear offer at Intu Watford. Find out who impressed and who disappointed with our in-depth store reviews. bit.ly/2FW2NFD

Breaking news: Rebecca Feng, who runs LK Bennett’s Chinese franchises, has bought the UK, Ireland and wholesale business of the premium womenswear retailer, Drapers can reveal.  bit.ly/2G7m9rh

The very best footwear retailers, brands and suppliers in the UK and Ireland will battle it out to be crowned the winners at this year’s Drapers Footwear Awards. bit.ly/2GchyEj

Good to catch up with the old gang.

Marks & Spencer is planning to simplify its clothing and home division, leading to 47 roles being made redundant, Drapers can reveal. bit.ly/2vu1Q2k

And we’re off! A fantastic start to the day with Stephanie Peterson adidas highlighting how to lead in a digital age #drapersdigitals

#Arcadia #CVA approved. Details to follow