All Retail Week articles in August 7 2015
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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OpinionJD holds its own against Sports Direct in retailâs equivalent of the Ashes
Amid the turmoil in sports retail over the past few years one retailer stands out for its prowess on the pitch â JD Sports.
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NewsDawsons offers virtual tour of stores using smart glasses worn by staff
Customers are being offered virtual tours of a music retailer using immersive smart glasses tech in a bid to improve online conversion.
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AnalysisPeople moves: John Dixon's exit, Gary Mills and all the moves in July
All change across the retail sector as John Dixon makes a surprise exit from M&S and Gary Mills becomes Morrisonsâ retail director.
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NewsNisa appoints ex-Morrisons director Robin Brown as chief financial officer
Convenience store chain Nisa has appointed former Morrisons Food Online finance director Robin Brown as its new chief financial officer.
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OpinionComment: The seven deadly sins of customer relationships
Point of sale plays a crucial role in enhancing customer relationships â yet many retailers are not optimising their checkout experience.
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InterviewInterview: Iceland boss Walker on leading the grocer in a new direction
The founder of Iceland says the past 18 months have been his most challenging at the retailer, but he believes he has found a way forward.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sunday trading laws, Arcadia and Lidl
Retail news round-up on August 5, 2015: Relaxed Sunday trading laws, Arcadiaâs harsher payment terms and Lidl picks Starcom.
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NewsEtsy shares fall following warning that currency rates could hit results
Etsy shares tumbled 13% after the online marketplace warned that its third-quarter results could be hit by currency exchange rates.
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NewsVery launches shoppable YouTube music video starring Rizzle Kicks
Shop Directâs Very has created a new shoppable YouTube music video-style advert starring pop duo Rizzle Kicks.
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AnalysisSunday trading consultation: The key questions that need to be answered
The Governmentâs consultation on Sunday trading has raised as many questions as it has answered. We assess the implications of the proposals.
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NewsSofa.com parts with boss Gareth Williams six months after acquisition
Sofa.com is parting company with chief executive Gareth Williams six months after being taken over by a new owner.
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NewsMorrisons threatens protesting dairy farmers with legal action
Morrisons is threatening farmers protesting over the price of milk in its supermarkets with letters proposing legal action.
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InterviewQ&A: Communities minister Brandon Lewis on Sunday trading consultation
As the Government launches a consultation on Sunday trading hours, we speak to one of the MPs at the heart of it,communities minister Brandon Lewis.
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NewsRetailers fear Sunday trading red tape nightmare
Retailers believe new Sunday trading rules could create a bureaucratic headache, after the prospect of âzoningâ was raised.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Dixons Carphone and Apple Pay
Retail news round-up on August 6, 2015: Aldiâs UK expansion, Dixons Carphone boss could get ÂŁ4.9m and Apple Pay not regular habit.
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OpinionBlog: Should Apple be worried so few people are using Apple Pay?
Apple Pay has hit the headlines this week after it was reported only 3% of iPhone 6 users have chosen to try the service since it was launched in July.
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NewsDreams launches marketing blitz as store expansion plans ramp up
Dreams is launching its largest marketing campaign outside of peak trading as it unveils a more ambitious store expansion plan.
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NewsOnly 3% of iPhone 6 owners use Apple Pay to make purchases in stores
Only 3% of iPhone 6 owners typically use Apple Pay when shopping, a survey by Pymnts.com and analysts InfoScout has revealed.
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NewsScottish retail sales edge up over second quarter but stay flat over year
Scottish retail sales inched up during the second quarter of the year, official data has shown.
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NewsMajestic Wine names Naked Winesâ James Crawford as group finance chief
Majestic Wine has appointed James Crawford to the position of chief financial officer as the retailer enters a âgrowth phaseâ.