All Retail Week articles in April 22 2016 – Page 2
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OpinionOpinion: Tiger shows that travel retail is an entirely different animal
There is more to being a successful travel retailer, whether in train stations or airports, than simply opening a small(er) shop.
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NewsB&Q campaigner vows to continue to fight on living wage terms
The man behind the B&Q living wage petition has hit out against the retailer’s improved compensation terms for those facing pay cuts.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will chief customer officer role prove to be a flash in the pan?
House of Fraser’s Andy Harding is leaving after just a year as CCO – prompting discussion about the future of this increasingly prominent role.
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NewsRetail Diary: WHSmith boss aims high as cricket stars hit shoppers for six
WHSmith boss Steve Clarke reveals high and mighty aspirations as two England cricket stars hit Carnaby Street shoppers for six.
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NewsAnalysis: CP All presses button on Southeast Asian expansion
Thailand’s largest multichannel operator CP All is investing up to THB9bn (£179.3m) to expand its Siam Makro business at home and overseas.
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NewsBunnings owner Wesfarmers sales up but 'difficult trading' for Target
Bunnings owner Wesfarmers has unveiled an increase in third-quarter sales as it gears up for an assault on the UK DIY market.
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NewsArcadia's losses swell in Ireland as trading becomes ‘extremely difficult’
Losses at Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia group have more than doubled at its Irish arm as it faced exceptional charges and a tough market.
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NewsAmazon shuts down flash-Sale site MyHabit to focus on fashion
Amazon is to close member-based flash-Sale site MyHabit to simplify its offer and become a global destination for fashion.
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NewsExecutive pay is damaging public confidence, UK bosses warn
A group of high-profile bosses that includes Sainsbury’s chairman David Tyler has claimed executive pay in the UK is “not fit for purpose”.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers condition their stores for success?
How can retailers condition their stores for success?
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AnalysisInfographic: Waitrose's China launch plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, April 22, 2016: Waitrose’s plans for launch in China, retail footfall slumps in March, plus more.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Changing the CCO role, Boohoo results and the living wage
This week we discuss the evolution of the chief customer officer, expectations for Boohoo and the ongoing arguments on the living wage.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Arcadia and Amazon
Retail round-up on April 22, 2016: Arcadia's full-year losses increases at its Irish arm, and Amazon comes under criticism for not providing drone saftey guide.
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NewsConforama increases bid for Darty for a third time in frantic bidding war
Steinhoff-owned Conforama has increased its bid for Darty for a third time as it continues to wrestle with Fnac for the French retailer.
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Retail VoiceOpinion: What are the five mobile communication channels digital natives crave?
Find out how to deliver the right message at the right time, using the right channel in the new Retail Week and OpenMarket guide.
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NewsAll Saints launches in Japan with website and Tokyo store
All Saints has launched in Japan with a dedicated website and opening a store in Tokyo, bringing the number of countries it operates in to 18.
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NewsSteinhoff's Conforama outbids rival Fnac with increased offer for Darty
Steinhoff-owned Conforama has increased its bid for Darty as it wrestles with Fnac for control of the French electricals retailer.
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AnalysisN Brown boss: good stock management will mark retail winners and losers
N Brown chief executive Angela Spindler has said that stock management will sort the winners from the losers in fashion retail amid tough conditions.
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OpinionOpinion: Screwfix’s Andrew Livingston – ‘product vitality’ must be priority
I’ve survived my annual health check. Yet with the sheer volume of data coming back, I found myself unsure about the actual state of my health.
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NewsPracticology bolsters management by hiring former Sweaty Betty director
Retail consultancy Practicology has hired Sweaty Betty’s former digital director as it targets clients in Europe and North America.