All Retail Week articles in June 19 2015
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: Ensuring compliance online with varying EU VAT regulations
Many retailers are exploring cross-border online sales as part of their expansion plans but face the challenge of adopting an overseas strategy.
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Gallery
Store of the Week: Marine motifs in Némeau, Quebec
Nautical-inspired interiors at Canadian fishmonger Némeau show how product influences store design, with eye-catching results.
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Gallery
Stores Gallery: Sowing the seeds of change in Shrewsbury
Wyevale has unveiled the refurbished and refreshing Percy Thrower garden centre in Shrewsbury that presents the format in full bloom.
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News
Breakfast Briefing: Retail News on Clarks, Poundworld and Amazon
Retail news round-up on June 24, 2015: Clarks upgrades wi-fi, Poundworld director quits and US retailers withdraw Confederate flag products.
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Analysis
Tesco will take heart from sales volumes, but analysts urge caution
Tesco is expected to take heart from a rise in sales volumes across some of its key categories when it unveils its first-quarter sales on Friday.
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Opinion
Will next week bring news of an international deal for Ocado?
When Ocado releases its interims next week interest is as likely to be focused on news about international prospects as its domestic market.
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News
Grocers look forward to Ramadan sales boost
Grocers are experiencing a surge in sales during the month of Ramadan as it becomes one of the biggest religious events in the calendar.
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Opinion
Blog: 89% of supply chain managers don't have a close relationship with their suppliers
New research serves to highlight how important good relationships are to the smooth running of retail supply chains.
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News
Marks & Spencer’s margin focus dents its apparel market share
Marks & Spencer has lost clothing market share as its resists the temptation to discount items, latest industry data shows.
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News
Aldi steps up expansion plans in South and Western Australia
German discount chain Aldi is stepping up its AUD$750m (£367m) assault on the Australian grocery market with plans to open 40 stores across South and Western Australia next year.
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News
Tesco, Morrisons and Iceland fare badly in supplier treatment survey
The worst offending supermarkets in complying with the government’s code of conduct over supplier treatment have been revealed in a new survey.
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News
BrightHouse to roll out up to 140 small-format 'satellite' stores
Rent-to-own specialist BrightHouse is targeting a roll out of 140 small-format stores after a trial of a ‘satellite’ shop in Scotland.
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News
Breakfast Briefing: Retail News on Tesco, Ramadan, Walmart
Retail news round-up on June 23, 2015: Tesco named worst of ‘Big Four’ over industry suppliers code, Ramadan boosts grocery sales and more
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Opinion
Comment: Why retail company directors must listen to their store managers
I’m sure it was Allan Leighton who first pointed out to me that indisputable truth that ‘feedback is the breakfast of champions’.
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Video
Watch: What you need to know about the Thorntons deal in 45 seconds
As Ferrero moves to acquire Thorntons, we explain how the businesses got where they are today and the impact of the deal on the market.
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News
Woolworths Limited restructures business as boss steps down
Grant O’Brien, boss of Australian grocer Woolworths, is stepping down. The news comes as the chain announced plans to cut 1,200 jobs.
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Analysis
Analysis: Why Ferrero is acquiring Thorntons and what it means for business
Italian confectioner Ferrero has agreed a deal to acquire chocolatier Thorntons for £112m. We take a look at Ferrero and what’s behind the bid.
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Opinion
Comment: British etailers are clicking with overseas shoppers
The rewards of breaking into overseas markets online are huge and some British etailers are leading the way in showing how it is done.
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Opinion
Malcolm Walker: What Mahiki can learn about customer service from Iceland
Being turned away from a London nightclub during a company night out showed the Iceland boss how not to approach customer service.
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Analysis
International analysis: After Kaufhof buy, what next for Hudson's Bay?
Hudson’s Bay Company is to acquire the Galeria Kaufhof chain from Metro Group, signalling a new era for department store retail in Europe.