All Retail Week articles in August 29 2014
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsWaitrose launches standalone pet product website
Waitrose is launching a standalone pet product website selling over 9,000 products that will be supported by a telephone advice service.
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OpinionBlog: What does a multichannel supply chain mean for store staff?
Returns are a long-term problem for online retailers. The proportion of returned products can reach 40% in some categories, with fashion particularly affected.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Dave Lewis takes over as Tesco chief executive
Retail Week’s cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Dave Lewis starting his role as Tesco’s CEO, having taken over a month ahead of schedule.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils new fashion TV ad showcasing more clothing than ever before
Marks & Spencer debuts its new fashion advert tonight, showcasing more clothing on TV than ever before.
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GalleryIn pictures: Tesco's new food-to-go format Fred's Food Construction
Tesco has unveiled its new food-to-go sandwich shop format, Fred’s Food Construction, as it aims to take on Pret-a-Manger and Eat with the lunchtime offer.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Phones 4u, Co-op Food, Terry Duddy and Made.com
Retail news round-up on September 2, 2014: Vodafone ends Phones 4u network agreement, Co-op Food unveils more price cuts, Made.com develops mobile app and ex Home Retail boss Terry Duddy to chair Retail Trust.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Eight ways Tesco could once again become the envy of the industry
Broker Bernstein believes Tesco’s future can be “great again” with Dave Lewis in charge, but how quickly this can happen is “uncertain”.
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NewsTesco boss Dave Lewis tells staff the grocer can become 'customers' champion'
New Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis has told staff that the grocer can once again become the “customers’ champion”.
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GalleryIn pictures: French Connection opens its first pop-up 'convenience' store
French Connection has opened the doors on its its first pop-up “convenience store” in Old Street station, which allows commuters to pick up online orders.
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NewsMarks & Spencer aims to ‘raise the bar’ with new food ad campaign
Marks & Spencer has unveiled its new food TV advertising campaign, which it hopes will recreate the impact of its iconic Not Just Any… series.
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OpinionSocial and mobile combine in Heineken's Where Next campaign
Those clever chaps at Heineken have done it again. Not content with using science for the greater good of mankind (brewing beer), they have now launched an exciting social media campaign.
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OpinionComment: Tesco should keep the faith with its store refresh programme
At a time when others are raising their game, slowing the store refresh programme at Tesco seems the wrong thing to do, even post-profit warning.
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OpinionBlog: Arcadia puts testing software in place for supply chain overhaul
Returns are a long-term problem for online retailers. The proportion of returned products can reach 40% in some categories, with fashion particularly affected.
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NewsTesco investor slashes stake as Dave Lewis takes over as CEO
Tesco’s major shareholder Harris Associates has sold two thirds of its stake in the business and blasted the supermarket for having no clear strategy.
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NewsHome Retail Group shareholder vetoes Homebase sell-off
Home Retail Group’s shareholder Taube Hodson Stonex Partners has vetoed a sell-off of the Homebase business.
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NewsCo-op members overwhelmingly approve governance reform proposals
The Co-op’s members have overwhelmingly backed governance reform proposals aimed at modernising and professionalising the business.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Iceland, Aldi, and Tesco
Retail news round-up on September 1, 2014: Iceland completes £950m refinancing, Aldi to create 700 deputy store manager positions and major Tesco investor reduces stake in business.
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GalleryStore gallery: John Lewis’ shop windows frame their retail offer
Shop windows try to grab shoppers’ gaze and framing merchandise is a striking way of doing so. Retail Week looks at John Lewis and H&M’s efforts.
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GalleryStore gallery: Camper lights up its Oxford Street branch
Camper store designs offer consistency with subtle but effective visual merchandising variations. Their Oxford Street branch is no exception.
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NewsAsda pilots shoppable ads on website to capture impulse purchases
Asda is trialling clickable ad technology on its own website with a view to rolling it out to third-party brand websites.