All Retail Week articles in April 3 2015 – Page 2
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News
Breakfast Briefing: Retail news on shop prices, Apple, Asos, Office and more
Retail news round-up on April 08, 2015: Shop prices fall; Apple doesn’t want queuing; Asos to promote Ireland; Office signs deal with Grazia; and more.
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Analysis
Why is John Lewis expanding in the Philippines and should others follow suit?
John Lewis is continuing its Asian expansion by opening 11 shops in the Philippines this summer, but why should retailers be interested in the country?
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Doddle to 'revolutionise' universities with 'click-on-campus' proposition
Click-and-collect delivery service Doddle is poised to open its proposition in 10 universities across the UK this year in a bid to “revolutionise” student campuses.
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Opinion
Comment: Dunelm’s store focus might seem old-fashioned but it’s working
When Will Adderley took back the reins as chief executive at home and furniture group Dunelm he had a single overriding priority.
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Opinion
Comment: Scribbler makes its mark with Regent Street opening
Eyes tend to turn to the Big Apple when seeking retail affirmation, but Scribbler is hoping London’s Regent Street will be just as good.
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News
Miss Selfridge, Warehouse and Coast sign up to Very.co.uk
Shop Direct has revealed high street names Miss Selfridge, Warehouse and Coast are the latest brands to be sold on Very.co.uk.
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News
High streets suffer drop in footfall during Easter weekend washout
High streets suffered a decline in footfall over Easter as bad weather drove shoppers to out-of-town retail parks and shopping centres.
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FedEx to buy rival TNT to expand European operations
American courier firm FedEx has entered into an agreement to purchase Dutch rival TNT Express for $44bn.
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News
John Lewis eyes 11 store openings in the Philippines this summer
John Lewis plans to continue its international expansion by opening 11 shops in department store branches in the Philippines this summer.
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News
Saks Fifth Avenue’s British boss Marigay McKee exits after 15 months
British boss of Saks Fifth Avenue, Marigay McKee has left her role after joining the business 15 months ago.
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News
UK economic growth “held steady” in first quarter, says lobby group
UK economic growth “held steady” during the first three months of 2015 and is expected to continue gathering momentum.
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News
Breakfast Briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, Argos, Booker and more
Retail news round-up on April 07, 2015: John Lewis eyes 11 store branches in Philippines, Argos suffers IT glitch, Booker scouts for new chairman and more.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: How can I use m-commerce to increase sales?
Mobile retail seems poised to become the driving force behind ecommerce growth.
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News
Indian etailer Koovs warns high marketing costs will hit full-year forecasts
Indian etailer Koovs has said it will need to seek further funding to counteract high marketing costs over the last year.
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News
Retail Diary: Fenwick enjoys hosiery knees-up as Lidl creates celebrity eggheads
Male dancers don stockings to open Fenwick’s new hosiery department, Kingfisher boss Veronique Laury pays regular visits to the bathroom as part of her new role and Lidl creates celebrity eggheads for its Easter campaign.
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News
Holland & Barrett owner NBTY rebrands 167 stores in Netherlands and Belgium
Health food group NBTY Europe is rebranding its retail chains in the Netherlands and Belgium under its flagship Holland & Barrett fascia.
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News
New Morrisons boss David Potts calls the tune with new in-store playlist
Embattled grocer Morrisons has added almost 9,000 new songs to its in-store playlist after staff told boss David Potts the music was too “repetitive”.
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Opinion
Comment: Net-a-Porter and Yoox’s merger will force luxury brands to harmonise prices
The merger between Yoox and Net-a-Porter will surprise few, but the deal has massive ramifications for the luxury market.
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News
Best Buy to scrap Future Shop fascia in Canada and axe 1,500 jobs
Electricals giant Best Buy will remove its Future Shop fascia from Canadian high streets in a move that will see 131 stores shuttered or converted.
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Analysis
International news analysis: X5 Moscow shows readiness for Russian fight
Russian grocer X5 Retail Group has acquired Moscow’s 27 Spar stores in an attempt to rival leading supermarket chain Magnit.