All Retail Week articles in April 1 2016 – Page 5
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NewsTesco lays down gauntlet to Apple with mobile payment app
Tesco has laid down the gauntlet to technology giant Apple with plans to roll out its own mobile payment service, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsConsumer confidence stalls as Brexit concerns hit home
UK consumer confidence has stalled at zero for the second month running as Brexit concerns begin to take their toll.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Walmart and Waitrose
Retail news round-up on March 30, 2016: Aldi removes branded biscuits and snacks from stores, ‘Walmart Global Shop’ service launches in China and Waitrose's first cashless store.
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OpinionOpinion: Next may see tough conditions ahead but should deliver rewards
Next boss Lord Wolfson has created a reputation for economic forecasting that has made the fashion retailer a bellwether for the sector.
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NewsBudgens and Londis performance helps parent Booker post sales rise
Booker, the food retailer and wholesaler, has posted a rise in sales helped by last year’s acquisition of Budgens and Londis.
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NewsAo.com posts better-than-expected performance in fourth quarter
Electricals etailer Ao.com has reported a better-than-anticipated fourth-quarter performance, with revenue and earnings ahead of expectations.
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NewsTesco swings the axe on Nutricentre health and wellbeing business
Tesco has called time on its Nutricentre health and wellbeing business, less than a year after swinging the axe on its senior team.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Mastercard users to authorise payments via heartbeat
Mastercard has innovation hubs across the world dedicated to “creating the future” for retail technology. Retail Week visits its Dublin lab.
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OpinionOpinion: Shifting demographics and the end of lifetime retail loyalty
In the run-up to the future of retail and consumer conference R:evolution, business accelerator TrueStart explores hot topics retailers face.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Ecommerce search and analysis engine Klevu
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Klevu is in the spotlight.
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NewsBoohoo launches standalone menswear site to personalise offer
Fashion etailer Boohoo.com has launched a dedicated menswear site as it looks to capitalise on the evolving menswear market.
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NewsWaitrose to open cashless store as contactless payments gain traction
Waitrose will launch its first cashless store this summer in a bid to target the rising popularity of contactless payments.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What delivery innovations came out of the 24-hour Tech Sprint?
The UK’s leading retailers, start-ups and service providers were charged with innovating in the delivery space – find out what ideas they came up with.
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VideoWatch: Is virtual reality about to revolutionise the retail industry?
As the Oculus Rift goes on sale to consumers this week, we look at which retailers are using virtual reality to change how consumers shop.
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NewsWalmart rivals Alibaba and Amazon in China with new Global Shop
Walmart is going toe-to-toe with online rivals Alibaba and Amazon in China after launching an online platform selling international products.
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VideoWatch: Tesco's PayQwiq mobile payment app put through its paces
As Tesco rolls out its payment app to 500 stores in a bid to rival Apple and Android pay, we take a look at how the system shapes up.
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NewsFat Face reshuffles management as trading director exits the business
Fat Face will restructure its management, with function heads reporting to boss Anthony Thompson after the departure of its trading director.
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AnalysisProfile: Bonmarché's new chief executive Helen Connolly
News that Bonmarché will replace outgoing chief executive Beth Butterwick with Asda’s Helen Connolly surprised the industry.
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OpinionOpinion: The chief financial officer role takes centre stage
Over the years various functions have come to the fore as retailers tackle different challenges. Are chief financial officers now in the spotlight?
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco and national living wage
Retail news round-up on April 01, 2016: Tesco eyes sale of Giraffe chain and National Living Wage comes into force.