All Retail Week articles in August 21 2015
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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OpinionComment: Dave Lewis is building firm foundations at Tesco
It is worth remembering the scale of the challenge Dave Lewis faced when he took over the reins at Tesco this time last year.
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GalleryStore gallery: Jigsaw’s new shop in Aberdeen mall takes local inspiration
The new Jigsaw store in Aberdeen takes inspiration from its surroundings to offer an experience that stands out from the retailer’s estate.
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NewsAt a glance: Online pet products etailer MedicAnimal under new ownership
MedicAnimal has been saved from administration after getting into difficulty following aggressive expansion. Retail Week profiles the etailer.
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OpinionComment: There is more to retail than convenience stores
Some grocers are rushing to open a c-store on every street corner, but retail is a sector of many parts and big shops still matter.
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NewsLidl pilots 'smarter shopping' card in Scotland offering 'instant rewards'
Lidl has launched a new “smarter shopping” card in Scotland as the discount grocer bids to maintain its rapid rate of sales growth in the UK.
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NewsTesco could delay sale of Korean business as local currency slides
Tesco could earn less than expected from the sale of its Korean business – and could delay the sell-off – after a slide in the local currency.
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NewsNew BHS owner Retail Acquisitions seeks £70m to fund turnaround
Retail Acquisitions, the new owner of BHS, aims to raise about £70m from the City to fund the retailer’s turnaround plans.
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NewsGadgets retailer Menkind plans expansion after buying competitor Red5
Gadgets and gifts specialist Menkind has bought counterpart Red5 and plans expansion in the UK and overseas.
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NewsJohn Lewis’ Mayfield renews call for fundamental business rates reform
Reform of business rates would help boost UK productivity, top retailers have told the Government.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco's Homeplus, BHS and Phones 4U
Retail news round-up on August 24, 2015: Private equity firms team up to bid for Tesco’s Homeplus and BHS seeks £70m for revival.
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NewsBoohoo signs popstar Charli XCX to design four ranges over 18 months
Online fashion retailer Boohoo.com has signed up popstar Charli XCX to design four clothing ranges over the next 18 months.
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NewsSainsbury's poised to launch contactless payments across store estate
Sainsbury’s will launch contactless payments in its stores “before the end of the year”, the supermarket giant has revealed.
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NewsRetail Diary: Harrods wings it with pop-up and Apple pain for Sainsbury’s
Bruce Dickinson’s jets take flight at Harrods, Sainsbury’s staff experience Apple pain and why diamonds are not Bloomingdale’s best friend.
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NewsTesco yoghurt to be made from British milk after meeting with farmers
Tesco’s own-brand yoghurt will soon be made from British milk following a “constructive” meeting with representatives from farmers unions.
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NewsBRC warns Government over cost to industry of apprenticeship levy
Retail industry leaders have urged ministers to work with the sector to minimise the financial impact of its planned apprenticeship levy.
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OpinionBlog: Why retailers are looking outside the industry for digital talent
House of Fraser is the latest retailer to look outside retail for talent, having turned to the US financial industry for a high-level digital recruit.
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OpinionBlog: Delivery firms must offer more options for UK workers
As offices crack down on work-time shopping deliveries, retailers and delivery companies need to offer more choice to consumers, says Mark Pettit.
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NewsData: The top 30 retailers by store openings in 2015
A ranking of retailers by store openings reveals that the symbol groups dominate, while the popularity of c-stores shows no sign of abating.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose receives Bake Off boost as John Lewis hit by weather
Waitrose sales were boosted by the Great British Bake Off while John Lewis recorded a sales dip during the week ending August 15.
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NewsThree quarters of consumers willing to pay more for milk
More than three quarters of consumers would pay more for milk so farmers received a “fair” price, according to an ICM poll for Retail Week.