All Retail Week articles in April 17 2015
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsEaster demand drives first rise in grocery sales for a year
Supermarkets recorded their first sales growth in a year last month as Easter products helped drive demand.
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NewsApple Watch styles sell out in minutes as it starts taking pre-orders
Apple fans have shown their dedication to the brand once again, with some colours of the watch selling out within minutes of pre-orders opening.
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AnalysisIn the news: Majestic Wine's new boss Rowan Gormley profiled
By his own admission, Rowan Gormley lives for business â but now his life has been shunted into the fast lane after he took the wheel at Majestic Wine.
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OpinionComment: There's a good reason there are no queues for Apple Watch
Unlike other Apple launches, the tech giant doesnât want people to queue for its watch. But the days of queuing are not over.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Apple Watch kick-start wearable technology sales?
The wearable tech market has suffered a volatile few months. After years of hype, the Google Glass consumer launch was shelved in January, rocking confidence in the future of the sector.
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NewsRetail Diary: Wren Kitchens pokes fun at rivals as Bedworld talks ship
Wren Kitchens takes a dig at its neighbour, Bedworld leaves viewers unimpressed by talking âshipâand Harrods goes green with a new competition.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Hornbach Compact downsizes the DIY space
German DIY retailer Hornbach has opened a compact store format to differentiate its big-box offer and make the retailer more accessible.
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NewsCarrefour sales jump driven by growth in France and Latin America
French grocery giant Carrefourâs like-for-likes jumped 2.3% in the first quarter, driven by improvements at home and growth in Latin America.
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NewsTesco loses its place as Ireland's biggest grocer to rival SuperValu
Tesco has suffered a fresh blow after losing its place as the biggest grocer in Ireland, according to the latest market share figures.
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NewsUS retailers including Target and Gap blasted for use of 'on-call shifts'
American retailers including Target, Gap and Abercrombie & Fitch have come under fire for their use of controversial âon-call shiftsâ.
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NewsLabour manifesto pledges to raise minimum wage and ban zero-hours
Labour has pledged to increase the minimum wage to over ÂŁ8 an hour and to ban zero-hours contracts in its election manifesto.
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NewsMorrisons loses another executive as trading director Casper Meijer departs
Another top executive has left beleaguered grocer Morrisons just weeks after new boss David Potts swung the axe on the senior management team.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on the Co-op, retail sales and Asda
Retail news round-up on April 14, 2015: Allan Leighton faces pressure over Co-op boardroom plans, early Easter propels retail sales growth and Asdaâs search for a new chief operating officer begins.
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NewsRetail like-for-likes up 3.2% in March driven by an early Easter
Retail like-for-likes jumped 3.2% in March, driven by Easter falling earlier this year than last and an improved food performance.
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NewsLloydsPharmacy launches first TV ad in four years to push wider health offering
LloydsPharmacy has returned to television advertising for the first time in four years to promote its services beyond dispensing prescriptions.
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NewsPoundland's sales hit ÂŁ1bn amid investigation into 99p Stores acquisition
Poundlandâs annual sales hit ÂŁ1bn for the first time as it âcarefully considersâ the decision to investigate the acquisition of 99p stores.
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NewsPressure mounts on Co-op bosses to overturn board election process
The Co-operative chairman Allan Leighton is facing mounting pressure to overturn the way members of the groupâs board are appointed.
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NewsRetail grows slower than other consumer services after Black Friday 'hangover'
The UK retail sector is growing slower than other consumer services after being tempered by Black Friday and price deflation, according to a think tank.
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NewsInflation remains flat at 0% as clothing and gas prices fall
Inflation remained flat at 0% for the year to March as falls in clothing and gas prices kept the rate of inflation down, according to the ONS.
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OpinionComment: Tescoâs Lewis must impress when he unveils prelims next week
A shopping spree on Tesco shares came to a halt this week as investors waited for boss Dave Lewis to set out his stall at next weekâs prelims.