All Retail Week articles in May 30 2014
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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Opinion
Comment: Is the Netto deal a gain or loss for Sainsbury's?
Netto’s plan to re-enter the UK market in a joint venture with Sainsbury’s is relatively low risk, but could still prove difficult.
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Gallery
In pictures: Bathstore reports 'off the scale' sales uplifts in new-format shops
Bathstore chief executive Gary Favell said its new store format is delivering strong sales uplifts as it drives its fitting service to propel growth.
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News
Allan Leighton celebrates career of veteran retail marketer Jill Keen, who has died
Allan Leighton celebrates the career of veteran retail marketer Jill Keen, a devoted friend of the retail industry, who passed away last week.
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News
New Look founder Tom Singh invests in online technology start-up
New Look founder Tom Singh has invested in Veeqo, an online technology start-up that enables retailers to manage orders, inventory and shipping in one place.
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Gallery
In pictures: John Lewis' first airport store at Heathrow Terminal 2
John Lewis will open its first airport store tomorrow at Heathrow as it aims to build brand awareness among Terminal 2’s 20 million international shoppers.
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News
MandM Direct: six things you need to know about the discount fashion retailer
MandM Direct revealed it intends to list on the Stock Exchange and has ambitious plans to expand its no-nonsense discount fashion offer.
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Opinion
Blog: Own brand is critical in the fight to stand out in home and DIY
Own brand is playing an increasingly critical role in the fight to stand out and drive innovation in the competitive home and DIY sector.
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News
World Cup to score 8% boost to global football market sales
This year’s World Cup is expected to score an 8% boost to the global football market with just weeks to go until it kicks off.
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News
Dixons opens Smart Tech departments to promote connected technology
Electricals giant Dixons is piloting a new department designed to spotlight connectivity products such as camera drones and sports training devices linked to smartphones and tablets.
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News
Inditex to launch Stradivarius store at Westfield Stratford
Spanish retail group Inditex is preparing to open its first UK Stradivarius store, nine months after launching the brand online.
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Opinion
Comment: JD's shock departure does not rock the boat
Fashion retailer JD Sports shocked the City last Friday afternoon with a brief announcement that long-standing chief executive Barry Bown was to depart with immediate effect.
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News
Argos unveils details of homewares own-brand ahead of launch
Argos has unveiled details of its home furnishings own brand Heart of House ahead of an official launch later this year.
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News
Spar preparing to make major investments in its own label
Convenience chain Spar is preparing to invest in its wholesale and distribution operations as part of plans to boost its own label.
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News
Asda only one of big four to grow share as Lidl achieves highest ever growth
Asda was again the only one of the big four grocers to grow its share in recent weeks, while Lidl achieved its highest ever growth.
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News
China retail spend to increase 90% by 2018, report forecasts
China is set for a 90% surge in retail spending in the next three years as a burgeoning urban middle class boosts the country’s growing economy.
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News
Tesco creates two executive committee roles to respond to customer needs
Tesco has created two roles on its executive committee to “reshape” the company and meet changing customer needs.
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News
MandM Direct unveils IPO plan as former N Brown boss appointed chairman
MandM Direct has revealed plans to float on AIM as it appoints former N Brown chief executive Alan White as its chairman.
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News
New Look underlying profits rise as it looks to offload French business
New Look underlying operating profit rose 11.3% to £128.5m as it revealed it is exploring strategic options for its loss-making French business Mim.
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News
Tesco makes changes to internal procedures after board-level review
Tesco is revamping its board-level procedures to include an extra meeting a year and enable greater input from non-executives.
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News
Infographic: Cash payments decline as shoppers shift to digital
Along with online shopping, innovations including contactless payments have contributed to the increased use of debit cards.