All Retail Week articles in April 1 2016 – Page 6
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OpinionOpinion: Why an unclear retail proposition will ultimately fail
At the Retail Week Live conference a few weeks ago, I listened to Darren Topp, chief executive of BHS, and Ted Baker’s Ray Kelvin.
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NewsJohn Lewis to open IT hub in Birmingham to test new store technology
John Lewis is opening an IT hub in conjunction with its Birmingham flagship which will allow staff to test store technology in real time.
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AnalysisAnalysis: identifying truly innovative products and services
Innovation is the lifeblood of retail but what do we actually mean by innovation? And what separates something innovative from something simply new?
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AnalysisNext anticipates tough year despite rising profits: What the analysts say
Next has reported a 5% uplift in full-year profits but boss Lord Wolfson warned of a negative outlook. Here’s what the analysts say.
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AnalysisOnline retail sales rocket but January discounts stifle fashion
Online retail sales by value jumped 12.3% last month while overall retail sales increased 1.4%, latest figures from the ONS show.
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NewsInfographic: Easter sales and footfall to be dampened by bad weather
Shoppers are likely to be deterred by Saturday’s forecasted wet weather resulting in decreased footfall and sales, according to analysts.
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NewsBeales back from the brink as creditors vote through CVA
Department store group Beales can push ahead with a CVA after creditors today unanimously voted through the measure.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Bunnings Down Under tell us about its plans for the UK?
As Wesfarmers prepares for its first Easter in the UK, we head Down Under to see what Homebase’s new owner will bring to the DIY market here.
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NewsPhase Eight owner The Foschini Group buys Whistles for undisclosed sum
Phase Eight’s South African owner The Foschini Group has bought fashion retailer Whistles for an undisclosed sum, boosting its expansion plans.
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NewsHobbs enters Germany through department store concessions
Hobbs will launch its first physical retail presence in Germany via department stores link ups with Wöhrl and SinnLeffers.
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NewsFindel hails ‘improvement in sales performance’ months after profit warning
Findel has hailed “an improvement” in sales performance, just two months after it warned on profits following a tough third quarter.
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NewsMcColl's names new chief exec as boss Lancaster becomes chairman
McColl’s finance chief Jonathan Miller has been unveiled as the c-store specialist’s new boss and successor to James Lancaster.
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NewsNext profits rise but boss Lord Wolfson warns of 'toughest' year since 2008
Next has posted a 5% uplift in full-year profits but boss Lord Wolfson warned that this year could be the retailer’s “toughest” since 2008.
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AnalysisBe Inspired: Watch our documentary on role models for future female leaders
Retail Week has created the Be Inspired campaign to promote the careers of successful female retail leaders. Watch the documentary here.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Lidl launches online in Belgium
Lidl has launched online in Belgium today following rumours of its plan to expand its online offer across European markets.
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NewsKingfisher poaches Decathlon exec to head up retail operations
Kingfisher has poached a long-serving Decathlon executive to oversee its retail operations following the exit of two senior directors.
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OpinionBHS chief executive Darren Topp: After the CVA, the hard work really starts
BHS has won creditor support for its turnaround plans, but it’s only starting on the road to recovery boss Darren Topp tells George MacDonald.
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GalleryStore gallery: A rebirth for Mamas & Papas at Westfield London
Mamas & Papas looked to be a casualty 18 months ago, but under new ownership it is reasserting the pizzazz that once characterised the brand.
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NewsGame boss Gibbs expects 'pain' of console upgrade to subside within a year
Game boss Martyn Gibbs has insisted the “pain” of customers crossing over to newer consoles will subside within the coming year.
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NewsGoogle to roll out Android Pay across the UK for all contactless payments
Google is launching Android Pay in the UK with retailers including Boots and Aldi signed up to accept the mobile payments service.