All Retail Week articles in April 11 2014
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsMy-Wardrobe co-founder Andrew Curran exits etailer after four months
My-Wardrobe co-founder Andrew Curran has left the business just four months after he was drafted in to turn around the etailer.
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NewsMarks & Spencer plots 250 new overseas stores
Marks & Spencer is ramping up its international expansion with plans for 250 new overseas stores by 2017.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Bathroom retailer Victoria Plumb following TPG investment
As Victoria Plumb secures investment from private equity firm TPG Capital, Retail Week takes a look at how the online bathroom retailer has become a significant player in the home sector.
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AnalysisMap: Marks & Spencer's global store footprint
As Marks & Spencer’s reveals plans to open 250 new overseas stores over the next three years, Retail Week looks at where the retailer currently trades.
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NewsRetailers face 2% business rates increase from today
Retailers face a 2% business rates rise from today as the Government implements its £1bn support package to help revive the high street.
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OpinionBlog: Home is where the heart is for most furniture and DIY retailers
As growth opportunities in the UK begin to narrow, retailers have increasingly looked overseas to expand their businesses.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose roll out Google Apps to 60,000 staff
Waitrose and John Lewis are rolling out Google Apps to a combined total of 60,000 users in a bid to improve innovation at the two retailers.
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NewsDebenhams revamps personal shopper service and offers money-off vouchers
Debenhams is aiming to woo shoppers with a revamped personal shopping service and a generous money-off promotion.
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NewsAsos pre-tax profits fall 22% as it invests for long-term growth
Asos first-half pre-tax profits fell 22% as it ploughed money into the business to reach its growth ambitions of generating sales of £2.5bn.
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NewsClaire's appoints European boss Beatrice Lafon as global chief executive
Accessories retailer Claire’s has appointed European boss Beatrice Lafon as its global chief executive replacing James D. Fielding.
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AnalysisAsos half-year results: What the analysts say
Asos reported a 22% fall in pre-tax profits to £20.1m in the six months to February 28 after investing in the business. Retail Week takes a look at the reaction from the City.
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NewsWHSmith travel boss joins Kate Swann at SSP
Simon Smith, the managing director of WHSmith’s travel division, has been appointed chief executive of SSP UK & Ireland, joining his former boss Kate Swann who left the retailer last year to head up the travel retail franchisee.
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NewsOverseas to account for 90% of Asos sales as it invests for future
Asos boss Nick Robertson reinforced he is building a global giant as he predicts overseas will account for 90% of sales in four years time.
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InterviewInterview: Asos technology boss on its IT investment plans
Asos is investing millions in its IT. Chief information officer Pete Marsden explains how he plans to make sure its technology is underpinning its phenomenal growth.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to offer online order collection from 4,300 locations in France
Marks & Spencer is to tap into a network of 4,300 online order collection points in France as it increasingly adopts a multichannel approach to international expansion.
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NewsHomewares retailer Paul Simon collapses after floods hit sales
Home furnishings retailer Paul Simon has collapsed after the recent flooding meant shoppers could not reach some stores, hitting revenue.
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NewsSports Direct shareholders reject proposal for Mike Ashley bonus
Sports Direct shareholders have once again rejected proposals to introduce a bonus scheme for founder Mike Ashley.
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NewsVodafone to open 150 UK stores over next 12 months
Vodafone is set to expand its presence in the UK with the opening of 150 stores over the next 12 months, creating 1,400 jobs.
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GalleryIn pictures: Primark attracts throngs of shoppers to first Paris store
Primark has further expanded its presence in France with the opening of its first store in Paris.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill extends multi-fascia store format pilot
Edinburgh Woollen Mill is extending its pilot of a multi-fascia format which pulls its Peacocks, EWM and Ponden Mill fascias under one roof.