All Retail Week articles in April 1 2016
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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Analysis
How can retailers generate revenue from Snapchat?
Ahead of Snapchat’s UK boss Claire Valoti’s keynote at Retail Week Live 2017, we look at the ecommerce potential of the social platform.
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News
Inflation falls to 0.3% in April as fashion retailers slash prices
The UK’s inflation rate fell for the first time since September as retailers cut prices to revive sales hit by last month’s cold weather.
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News
Online fashion sales drive ecommerce growth during 'tough' April
Ecommerce sales increased 11% last month, marking the lowest rate of growth recorded so far this year following a “tough month” for retailers.
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Analysis
Analysis: Where will innovative retailers take fulfilment next?
Just a few years ago, what little online shopping consumers did happened on a desktop computer or laptop and was delivered to their home – or perhaps office – address.
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News
The Range eyes German debut as it targets European expansion
The Range boss Chris Dawson has unveiled ambitions to expand into Germany amid plans to take the business into Europe.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: How to stay operational as online traffic spikes
How can retailers stay operational as online traffic spikes?
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News
Agenda: Tesco full-years plus Debenhams, Asos, WHSmith and Halfords updates
Retail Week looks to next week with full-year results from Tesco, interims from Asos and WHSmith, and an update from Debenhams on the agenda.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Morrisons improves its outlook at Colindale
The UK’s fourth-largest grocer opened a new-look store on Edgware Road in Colindale last month – a successful blend of tradition and novelty.
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News
Topps Tiles boss: Boutique stores are attracting first-time customers
Topps Tiles’ boss has claimed its boutique format has changed shoppers’ opinion of the chain and encouraged first-time customers to visit.
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Analysis
Topps Tiles second-quarter update: What the analysts say
Topps Tiles reported a 4.9% rise in second-quarter like-for-likes, but growth was dented by the timing of Easter. Here is the City’s reaction.
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Gallery
Store of the week: Sephora unveils a vision of the future in San Francisco
It’s been a while since beauty specialist Sephora appeared in the UK, and then disappeared, but in the interim it has flourished elsewhere.
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Analysis
Moss Bros delivers strong performance: What the analysts say
Formal menswear retailer Moss Bros has unveiled a strong full-year performance with sales and profits up. Here’s the City’s reaction.
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Opinion
Opinion: Tesco in fightback mode ahead of full-year results
When Matt Davies opened Retail Week Live last month, the boss of Tesco UK claimed the grocer was “on the cusp of something special”.
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News
Beyoncé and Sir Philip Green to unveil activewear range next week
Ivy Park, the athleisure collaboration between Sir Philip Green and Beyoncé, will launch on April 14 across 12 retailers in 50 countries.
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Analysis
At a glance: Pets Corner, the retailer digging its claws into the UK market
As Pets Corner ups the ante in its expansion push by acquiring PamPurredPets, Retail Week takes a closer look at the business.
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Analysis
New M&S boss Rowe to oversee general merchandise for ‘foreseeable future’
New M&S boss Steve Rowe will continue to oversee its general merchandise business as he bids to improve performance at the crucial division.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Fat Face unveils 'statement store' at Bluewater
Fat Face has opened a new Bluewater store, doubling its presence and tapping into the upsizing trend at the shopping centre.
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News
Contactless payments treble following introduction of £30 spending limit
The number of contactless transactions taking place in the UK has more than trebled since the £30 spending limit was introduced.
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Data
Data: Retail share price index – April 1, 2016
April 1, 2016: This week’s data on the biggest risers and fallers plus a comprehensive list of share price results in the retail sector.
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News
Pets Corner snaps up rival PamPurredPets as it targets store expansion
Pets Corner has acquired competitor business PamPurredPets in a deal worth £6m as it seeks to expand its store coverage across the UK.