All Retail Week articles in April 11 2014 – Page 3
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Opinion
Blog: Rana Plaza collapse shone spotlight on ethical shortfalls in industry
The first anniversary of the worst tragedy in the clothing industry will take place on April 24, marking a year since more than 1,200 people died in the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh.
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News
SuperGroup hires former Asda director Jon Wragg as ecommerce boss
SuperGroup has appointed former Asda customer director Jon Wragg as its new ecommerce boss, replacing Chris Griffin, Retail Week has learned.
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Analysis
Analysis: Who is House of Fraser's new owner Sanpower?
Chinese Sanpower has acquired an 89% stake in House of Fraser, valuing it at £480m. Retail-Week.com takes a look at the story behind Sanpower.
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Analysis
Video: Student develops vein biometrics system allowing payment by hand
A Swedish student has developed a system that, by recognising vein structures, allows shoppers to pay using their hands.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Dixons unveils convenience and lifestyle designs
Electricals giant Dixons has launched two new-store designs – one a Currys and PC World in London’s Canary Wharf shopping centre and the second featuring a remodelled kitchen department at the Thurrock megastore.
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Opinion
Comment: Marks & Spencer should continue to show transparency in its updates
Under-pressure Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland offered a glimmer of hope in last week’s trading update. In what was a break from tradition, the retailer split out its clothing sales from the wider general merchandise performance.
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News
H&M reveals Alexander Wang as next designer collaboration
H&M is to team up with New York-based designer Alexander Wang for its next highly anticipated designer collaboration.
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News
John Lewis names mentors for its tech start-up incubator
John Lewis has named entrepreneur Luke Johnson and Confused.com founder Sara Murray among its panel of mentors.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Signage now contributes to entire store experience
John Ryan reports on the latest displays at Trinity Leeds shopping centre, where store signage is becoming part of the store experience in its own right.
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Opinion
Blog: Biblical weather events mean DIY and home retailers need to rethink models
The recent flooding claimed its first retail scalp last week when home furnishings chain Paul Simon filed for administration.
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News
French Connection like-for-likes up 11% as turnaround gains traction
French Connection UK and Europe like-for-like sales jumped 11% in the fashion retailer’s first half.
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News
House of Fraser confirms £480m acquisition by China's Sanpower Group
House of Fraser has confirmed it has been acquired by Chinese conglomerate Sanpower Group in a deal valuing it at £480m.
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News
Infographic: Special aisles for mums and personal 'style butlers'
Retailers could create special aisles for mums and interactive digital displays for men as they react to changing shopping habits.
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News
Tesco to open F&F fashion shops in the US as part of global ambitions
Tesco is to open franchise stores in the US for its F&F clothing brand as it continues to drive its ambition to become a global fashion brand.
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News
Tesco investors line up potential successors to boss Philip Clarke
Tesco investors have lined up potential successors to boss Philip Clarke, naming Monsoon Accessorize boss John Browett as one possibility.
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Analysis
Analysis: What are the top 20 retail brands in Europe?
Strong branding is everything in retail – Retail Week takes a look at who brand consultancy Interbrand says are the top 20 in Europe.
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News
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing eyes bid for Cath Kidston
Uniqlo’s Japanese owner Fast Retailing is eyeing a bid to buy kitsch homewares brand Cath Kidston, but may face some competition.
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Opinion
Comment: The Co-operative Group needs to tame its unwieldy nature
Last week the Co-operative Group came under the spotlight again as Lord Myners, the man brought in to reform the businesses, resigned.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Cath Kidston, Morrisons, House of Fraser, Tesco and more
Retail news round-up on April 14, 2014: Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing eyes bid for Cath Kidston, Morrisons chairman faces investor pressure to step down, House of Fraser could open up to 50 stores in China and more
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Opinion
Comment: Has clone Britain come to an end?
The time when all of our high streets looked the same may be at an end, but there are still some die-hards.