All Retail Week articles in March 21 2014
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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OpinionBlog: Fashion retailers build store loyalty among online shoppers
The current digital retail revolution in fashion is every bit as transformational as the rise supermarkets were to food in the 1950s.
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OpinionBlog: Logistics providers must innovate to drive multichannel fashion sales globally
As the international multichannel market continues to experience rapid growth, it is crucial for supply chain operations to innovate.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ultimo and WHSmith Ireland
Retail news round-up on April 2, 2014: Ultimo inks deal with House of Fraser; WHSmith’s Irish bookstores see profits jump.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Bhs, Elverys, Findel and more
Retail news round-up on April 1, 2014: Sir Philip Green targets 50 Bhs food stores by September, Sports Direct loses bid for Elverys, Express Gifts owner Findel full-year sales up 5% and Card Factory to float on the stock market
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Boohoo.com, Pets at Home, House of Fraser and more
Retail news round-up on March 31, 2014: Boohoo.com full year EBITDA soars, Pets at Home launches dog friendly store, House of Fraser in sales talks with Chinese conglomerate and more.
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AnalysisVideo: Homebase – make your house your home adverts
The latest ads from Homebase have an upbeat vibe tapping into DIY optimism.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Forever 21, Ikea, Walmart and inflation
Retail news round-up on March 28, 2014: Forever 21’s Irish store makes loss, Ikea Ireland posts record profits, Walmart sues Visa and shoppers expectations on inflation falls to four-year low
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NewsSir Philip Green signs deal with wholesaler Booker for Bhs food
Cash-and-carry wholesaler Booker has agreed a deal with Sir Philip Green to supply his Bhs chain with food as he pushes ahead with plans to take on the grocers.
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NewsLaura Ashley full year profits rise 2% as sales recover in second half
Laura Ashley full year profits edged up 2% to £20.5m as its like-for-like sales recovered after a “challenging” first half.
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NewsPure-plays escaping price scrutiny, furniture store chiefs fear
Furniture retail bosses have blasted the Office of Fair Trading over what they believe is unfair policing of bricks-and-mortar furniture retailers while pure-plays are left alone.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Bhs, Jacques Vert, CBI, Uniqlo and Carphone Warehouse
Retail news round-up on March 27, 2014: Bhs reaches new food deal; Jacques Vert names new multichannel director, CBI figures show UK recovery slow, Uniqlo plans Canadian stores, Carphone Warehouse to sell MVNO stake
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, the Co-operative Group and Dixons
Retail news round-up on March 26, 2014: Tesco considers bilingual self-service checkouts in Ireland; Co-op management urged to refuse retention payments; Dixons Ireland boss secures pay-off
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NewsMarks & Spencer's property and IT directors to exit in summer
Marks & Spencer’s longstanding property director, Clem Constantine, and IT director Darrell Stein are leaving the business.
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NewsTopps Tiles expects first-half profit leap of 70% after strong performance
Topps Tiles expects first-half underlying pre-tax profits to jump 70% to £8m after a strong sales performance.
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NewsKingfisher profits rise as it seeks strategic partner for B&Q China
DIY giant Kingfisher has reported a rise in full-year profits as it plots further overseas expansion and seeks a partner for its Chinese business.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on M&S, Phones4u, Co-op and Lidl
Retail news round-up on March 25, 2014: Two senior M&S executives to leave this summer, Phones4u owner BC Partners sound out Dixons executives for possible tie-up, Co-op unveils new £400m funding gap, Lidl appoints Sven Seidel as chief executive
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NewsThe Entertainer posts record profit in 'momentous' year
The Entertainer has posted record full year sales and profits as the toy retailer pushes ahead with plans to expand in the UK and overseas.
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NewsSainsbury’s group development director Luke Jensen steps down
Sainsbury’s group development director Luke Jensen has left the grocer after six years.
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NewsPayPal launches innovative payment options for its mobile app
PayPal has unveiled two new mobile payment services that are available through its app - an order ahead feature and a ‘pay at table’ feature for restaurants.
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NewsRussian tourism spending in the UK drops by 17% amid Ukraine crisis
Spending by Russian visitors in the UK fell by 17% in February as a result of the political crisis in the Ukraine and a subsequent drop in the value of the rouble.