All Retail Week articles in September 19 2014
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsMySale will become 'very dominant' in the UK, says founder
MySale said it will be âvery dominantâ in the UK, where it launched in July, due to its âvery aggressiveâ pricing and the vast array of brands on its site.
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NewsTheo Paphitis gives Retail Week editor-in-chief frosty reception
Theo Paphitis, owner of Ryman Group, took great pleasure in pouring a bucket of ice water over Retail Weekâs editor-in-chief Chris Brook-Carter.
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NewsSuperdrug owner health and beauty giant AS Watson opens eLab in London
Superdrug owner Hong Kong-based AS Watson is launching its European digital eLab in London to develop innovative ecommerce campaigns across the group.
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OpinionComment: Asosâs success depends on keeping its entrepreneurial spirit alive
A quarterly retail sales rise of 15% and total annual revenues up 27% to almost ÂŁ1bn would normally be cause for throwing hats in the air.
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NewsMore than 100 British businesses sign open letter calling for business rates reform
The big four grocers are among more than 100 of Britainâs biggest companies that have called for the controversial business rates system to be overhauled in an open letter published today.
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AnalysisComment: Are retailers ready for connected Christmas shoppers?
With Christmas fast approaching and customers more digitally connected than ever, how will retailers rise to the challenge of engaging consumers?
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NewsHobbycraft profits down after investment as it prepares loyalty card
Hobbycraft has reported profits of ÂŁ7m for its full year on the back of a 9% increase in revenue and heavy investment in initiatives including a new loyalty card.
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InterviewInterview: Sir Stuart Rose on start-ups, food retail and sustainability
As he prepares to join the House of Lords, the former M&S boss speaks to Retail Week.
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NewsGame buys stores from GameStop as rival exits Spanish market
Game Digital will buy a portfolio of stores from rival GameStop, which has decided to exit the Spanish market.
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AnalysisMap: Phones 4u's 550 store closures
Phones 4uâs collapse has triggered the biggest swathe of store closures in one day since Woolworthsâ collapse in 2008, according to the Local Data Company.
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NewsAsos will benefit from overseas price cuts within six months, says Nick Robertson
Asos boss Nick Robertson said its investment in cutting prices overseas will start paying off within six months as he attempts to stop the slowdown.
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NewsThe Works launches click-and-collect across entire store estate
Discount retailer The Works is launching a click-and-collect service across all of its stores as it seeks to build on strong like-for-like growth.
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NewsInflation falls to 1.5% in August as supermarket price war pushes down prices
The supermarket price war has pushed prices down for another month as the CPI rate of inflation fell to 1.5% in August, from 1.6% in July.
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NewsWalmart and Best Buy spurn Apple Pay for retailer-backed alternative
US retail giants Walmart and Best Buy have both signalled that they will not adopt Apple Pay, the near-field communication payment method unveiled as part of the iPhone 6 launch.
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NewsN Brown 'modernises how it operates' with fast fashion and digital push
N Brown boss Angela Spindler said it is âmodernising the way it operatesâ as it vies to become a âprogressive fashion retailerâ.
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NewsTributes paid to El Corte Inglés chairman Isidoro Alvarez, who has died
Tributes have been paid to El Corte Inglés chairman Isidoro Alvarez, who died at the weekend aged 79.
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NewsVideo: Through the Google Glass - behind the scenes at Very's Fearne fashion show
Etailer Very unveiled Fearne Cottonâs spring 2015 collection at a circus-themed fashion show last Thursday. Retail Week uses Google Glass to film the goings-on behind the scenes.
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OpinionComment: Dixons Carphone and the secret to a happy retail marriage
In the wake of Dixons Carphoneâs merger, what lessons can retailers learn to ensure their mergers are successful long term?
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NewsVodafone and EE eye Phones 4u stores and stock
Vodafone and EE are separately in talks with Phones 4uâs administrator about acquiring elements of the business.
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NewsNew Look hires former Asda and Matalan boss Paul Mason as non-exec chairman
Fashion retailer New Look has appointed Paul Mason, the former Asda and Matalan chief executive, as its non-executive chairman.