All Retail Week articles in July 24 2015
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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News
As it happened: BHS inquiry hears from Chappell and Topp
Relive the drama as former BHS owner Dominic Chappell and ex-chief executive Darren Topp gave evidence to MPs on the collapse of the chain.
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Gallery
Store of the Week: T2 brews a beautiful launch on Regent Street
Australian tea specialist T2 has opened a small but beautiful store, its sixth in the UK, on London’s Regent Street.
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News
Christmas in July: Homewares picks
What will be a hit in the homewares space this Christmas? Here we present a selection of items from John Lewis and Lakeland.
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Analysis
Christmas in July: Top electricals picks
Electrical retailers are banking on audio purchases, wearables and kitchen gadgets being high up consumers’ wishlists this Christmas.
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Analysis
Christmas in July: Top fashion picks
It will be a glitter-filled, metallic-laden party season this Christmas if the stylish numbers on display at retailers’ July press days are anything to go by.
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Analysis
Christmas in July: Top festive foods
Food is arguably the most important part of Christmas and retailers have upped their game this year in a bid to win over festive shoppers.
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Analysis
Christmas in July: Top toy picks
This Christmas, children’s wishlists will be driven by hotly anticipated film releases and tie-ins with favourite kids’ TV shows.
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News
Christmas in July: Health and beauty picks
Smellies and make-up are always a popular present for loved ones at Christmas. Here we present a pick of what Superdrug, John Lewis and Feelunique are offering up
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Analysis
International analysis: Walmart steps up hold over online grocery in China
Global retail giant Walmart has inked a deal to take on full control of Yihaodian, its ecommerce grocery venture in China.
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News
UK consumer confidence rises to beat global average for first time since 2006
Consumer confidence in the UK has increased for the sixth consecutive quarter, overtaking the global average for the first time since 2006.
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Opinion
Comment: Use digital technology to disarm the cost-profit timebomb
How can the multichannel retail experience exceed customers’ expectations and where can innovations in digital technology help?
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News
MySale reports positive performance after last year's profit warning
MySale has reported a rise in full-year sales and expects to “break even” in the second half, seven months after issuing a profit warning
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Opinion
Comment: Hosting pop-ups is the way forward for retailers and brands alike
The notion of what constitutes a pop-up may be changing, but it is an increasingly important approach for retailers of all kinds to consider.
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News
River Island and Shutl back Supa Market to foster retail entrepreneurs
Leading industry names backed a ‘retail hack’ last weekend designed to foster young entrepreneurs and attract new talent.
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News
Amazon plots move to open its first drive-thru grocery store
Amazon is planning to open its first drive-thru grocery store in the US as the etail giant continues to ramp up its food proposition.
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News
Morrisons faces GCA probe over emails demanding payments from 20 suppliers
Morrisons has attempted to secure one-off payments from about 20 of its suppliers in a move that faces a probe by the supermarket watchdog.
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News
Tesco abandons three times as many developments as its big four rivals
Tesco has abandoned three times as many new supermarket developments as all of its big four rivals put together over the past five years.
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Opinion
Comment: The real picture of retail is not as rosy as it looks
The retail industry has never been so focused on price, and as interest rates rise it will force businesses to be more dynamic.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Morrisons, Amazon and more
Retail news round-up on July 27, 2015: Tesco abandons 62 sites, Morrisons buyers’ one-off demands and Amazon’s drive-thru plans.
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News
Argos to let customers trade-in unwanted mobiles and tablets
Argos has boosted its environmental credentials with the launch of a new trade-in service to dispose of unwanted tech products.