All Retail Week articles in April 1 2016
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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OpinionOpinion: Why Tesco's 'Farms' brands could deal a body blow to Asda
Tescoâs launch of a clutch of entry-level own-brand labels has been billed as a tactic to fight back against the discounters.
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AnalysisData: Top 20 most influential UK retail accounts on Twitter
As Twitter celebrates its tenth birthday, we remind readers of the most influential accounts in UK retail on the social media platform.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Store staff performance network Myagi
Myagiâs platform is designed to train and monitor the progress of retailersâ store staff to help improve customer experience and increase sales.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who are the leading contenders to succeed Chris North at Amazon?
Amazon UK boss Chris North has quit after five years at the helm to join US etailer Shutterfly. Who will replace him at the online titan?
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NewsQVC launches shoppable ad in push to diversify its multichannel offer
QVC has launched its first shoppable ad, allowing viewers to browse items from its latest fashion lines by clicking through to them from video.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco's 'Farms' brands combine affordability with quality
There was more than a slight whiff of deja vu this morning as supermarket giant Tesco unveiled its new raft of âFarmsâ brands.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct and Ocado
Retail news round-up on March 22, 2016: Mike Ashley brands MPs who wants to question him as "joke", and Ocado founder may sell stake to fund divorce battle.
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NewsSports Direct's Mike Ashley shuns 'showboating' MP inquiry
Sports Directâs founder Mike Ashley has accused MPs of âshowboatingâ and said he will challenge being formally summoned to a parliamentary select committee.
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NewsData: Sports Directâs media battering fails to deter shoppers
More than half of shoppers have said negative coverage of Sports Direct has not deterred them from visiting the retailer, a poll has found.
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NewsMichael Kors unveils line of wearable tech accessories
Michael Kors has unveiled plans to launch a wearable tech range this autumn, including a smartwatch compatible with both iPhone and Android.
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OpinionOpinion: Shoppable ads combine marketing with entertainment
As online shoppers become increasingly savvy and adverse to retail marketing, shoppable ads can combine marketing and entertainment.
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NewsMajestic Wine-owned Naked Wines toasts its first ÂŁ100m sales year
Majestic Wine-owned etailer Naked Wines has smashed through the ÂŁ100m annual sales barrier for the first time in its history.
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NewsJohn Lewis names British Airways chairman as Mark Price board replacement
John Lewis has appointed British Airways chair Keith Williams as its non-executive deputy chairman, filling Mark Priceâs role on the board.
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NewsSecret Sales launches click-and-collect and appoints new finance boss
Flash Sales etailer Secret Sales has launched a click-and-collect service and hired a new finance boss with a pure-play gambling background.
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NewsInfographic: Easter build-up and warm weather boost Waitrose and John Lewis
Waitrose and John Lewis have revealed a healthy rise in sales for last week boosted by customers gearing up for Easter and warmer weather.
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NewsWiggle launches bike servicing and repair offer for London customers
Sports etailer Wiggle is trialling a bike servicing and repair option to shoppers within the M25 as it looks to further diversify its business.
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NewsDarty boss Schultz welcomes interest from Fnac and Steinhoff's Conforama
Darty boss Regis Schultz has welcomed takeover interest in the retailer and insisted the French electricals market needs to be consolidated.
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AnalysisAmazon took home 25% of all non-food growth in 2015, says UBS
Amazon took home one quarter of non-food growth last year, and is spreading its reach across a wider range of categories than ever before.
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NewsMorrisons breaks into top 20 fashion retailers as Nutmeg gains traction
Morrisons has broken into the UKâs top 20 fashion retailers for the first time since launching its Nutmeg clothing label three years ago.
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NewsSports Direct's share price tumbles as MPs launch fresh attack on Ashley
Sports Directâs share price has nosedived today after founder Mike Ashley admitted the embattled retailer is âin troubleâ.