All Retail Week articles in 19 December 2014
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The insiderâs experience of store design in 2014
Change is a given in store design, but the landscape has shifted more than normal this year and the pace continues to quicken.
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NewsMetro acquires stake in German start-up grocer Emmas Enkel
German retailer Metro Group has taken a stake in multichannel grocer Emmas Enkel and plans to expand the start-upâs physical and online presence.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Amazon lets shoppers haggle with sellers
In a break from its fixed-price model, Amazon is now allowing shoppers to negotiate lower prices with third-party sellers on its site.
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NewsMySale profit warning to hit Mike Ashley and Sir Philip Green
Retail tycoons Mike Ashley and Sir Philip Green are facing paper losses after shares in etailer MySale, in which they are investors, slumped following a profit warning.
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NewsAnn Summers launches on Amazon and rolls out free click-and-collect
Ann Summers hopes to grab a bigger slice of Christmas trading by launching on Amazon and rolling out free next-day click-and-collect.
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NewsDiscounters in line for strong Christmas as they increase shopper spend
Discount supermarkets increased shopper spend by 31% this year and the trend is expected to continue at Christmas.
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AnalysisRetail Week's 12 days of Christmas: The gifts all retailers want
With a general election coming up, itâs hard for retailers to second-guess prospects for 2015. Retail Week looks at the Christmas gifts retailers will hope for.
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NewsJohn Lewis says systems 'stood up to challenge' of soaring Black Friday orders
John Lewis said its systems âstood up to the challengeâ of unprecedented Black Friday online orders as sales rose last week.
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OpinionComment: Carpetrightâs new boss Wilf Walsh is a nice fit
When Wilf Walsh was appointed chief executive of Carpetright a few eyebrows were raised but things are looking up under his watch.
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NewsBarclaycard unveils gloves that can make contactless payments
Credit card provider Barclaycard has created a glove that can be used to make contactless payments for products at a till.
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AnalysisRetail Week's 12 days of Christmas: The complete series
Access all of the content from Retail Weekâs 12 days of Christmas here.
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NewsTiger prepares to open seven more stores across the UK
Danish value retailer Tiger is preparing to open four new stores in the South of England and three elsewhere in the UK.
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NewsGraduate Fashion Week appoints Mothercare boss as chairman
Mothercare chief executive Mark Newton-Jones has been appointed chairman of Graduate Fashion Week, replacing former Debenhams boss Rob Templeman.
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NewsBurberry offers personalised Christmas gift suggestions on Twitter
Burberry has launched a personalised shopping advice service that allows social media users to ask for gift suggestions.
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NewsPoundworld invests in major overhaul of IT systems
Poundworld is investing in a major overhaul of its IT systems to support its growth ambitions as it aims to double its store portfolio over the next five years.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on inflation, the Co-op Bank and Scotland
Retail news round-up on December 17, 2014: UK inflation decelerates in November, the Co-op Bank fails stress test, and sales in Scotland fall.
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NewsJigsaw full-year sales and profits up despite 'challenging' market
Fashion retailer Jigsaw has reported a rise in sales and profits amid âchallenging retail conditionsâ in the year to September 27.
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NewsDixons Carphone profits up 30% as merger integration exceeds expectations
Dixons Carphoneâs profits before tax surged 30% in the first half and integration following the merger is one year ahead of schedule.
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NewsAmerican Apparel replaces Dov Charney with first female chief exec
US fashion retailer American Apparel has appointed its first female boss after ousting Dov Charney over allegations of sexual misconduct.
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NewsAsda chief executive Andy Clarke appointed president of IGD
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke is to take over the presidency of food and grocery research and training charity IGD next year.