All Retail Week articles in April 18 2014
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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OpinionComment: Debenhams must make better use of data to drive omnichannel
The pressures facing retailers continue to increase, with an emerging and increasingly polarised set of players.
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NewsCo-operative Group subcommittee meets to draw up reforms
A subcommittee for the Co-operative Group has met to push through an agreeable set of reforms for the mutual after Lord Myners’ recommendations were met with tough opposition from members.
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OpinionComment: The UK needs to engage with significant parts of the EU agenda
With the European Parliamentary elections looming, it is important to realise the value of Britain’s involvement in EU policy decisions.
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OpinionComment: Why we worship the Easter egg
It is a good time to think about the strength and simplicity of your offer, and resist the urge to churn and change rather than evolve.
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AnalysisThe Easter retail market: What do retailers need to know?
Consumer spending over Easter is predicted to reach £4.36bn this year, so retailers will aim to pull in customers looking for gifts.
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NewsTesco profits fall as trading environment changes 'more rapidly than ever'
Tesco’s group trading profit plunged 6% to £3.3bn last year and boss Philip Clarke warned that the trading environment is changing rapidly.
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AnalysisInfographic: How the Building a Better Tesco strategy is progressing
Tesco today revealed a 6% fall in trading profit to £3.3bn. This infographic shows how its Building a Better Tesco plan is progressing.
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AnalysisTesco full year results: What the analysts say
Tesco has reported a 6% drop in annual group trading profit as boss Philip Clarke warned that the trading environment is changing rapidly. Retail-week.com summarises the analyst reaction.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tesco's UK turnaround – an update on its progress
Tesco revealed its profits plunged in its full year results this morning. Retail Week looks into how chief executive Philip Clarke’s UK turnaround has progressed two years in.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Is my dark store model hampering supply chain efficiencies?
The online shopping supply chain dilemma is at the forefront of many retailers’ minds.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How much are UK retailers expected to sell online this year?
The ecommerce sector in the UK is continuing to grow year after year. This is mainly coming from an increase in both the frequency that consumers are shopping online and the amount that they are spending.
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NewsMarks & Spencer comes to the rescue for Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell, ex-communications and strategy director for Tony Blair, found himself in a pickle last week on his way to a formal event.
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NewsHigh street enjoys strongest rise in footfall for almost a year
Improved weather, new spring ranges and strong promotions lured customers to the shops in March, with the high street reporting its biggest rise in footfall for almost a year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Amazon has become the flag-bearer in fulfilment
Thanks to the Japanese principle of Kaizen, etail giant Amazon sets the bar in delivery at its Hemel Hempstead fulfilment centre.
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NewsAsda store workers get into the Easter spirit with Coke can display
Hare-brained staff at the Asda store in Manchester got into the Easter spirit this week, creating a bunny rabbit out of a rather artistic display of Coke cans.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Asda go for tried-and-tested theme at Easter
The grocer hopes customers haven’t tired of ads featuring singing animals, as its Easter campaign focuses on the Beat Not Match policy.
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AnalysisInternational news: Is Carrefour witness to a Spanish miracle or mirage?
Carrefour’s first-quarter results posted same-store growth in Spain, suggesting internal reforms and external factors are taking effect.
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OpinionComment: Retail parks will be the winners this Easter weekend
Good weather and rising consumer confidence should help DIY shopping locations to shine over the Easter bank holiday weekend.
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NewsFresh & Easy shakes things up this Easter with earthquake kit offer
As Easter approaches, retailers have been pushing the usual chocolate eggs and Easter bunnies, but Fresh & Easy are promoting something rather different.
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NewsJoules launches into eyewear with 'extensive' range
Joules is launching into eyewear as it grows the licensing part of the business.