All Retail Week articles in August 28 2015 – Page 3
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Opinion
Comment: Real retail loyalty is about long-term customer relationships
Lidl’s Smarter Shopping trial has sparked debate about whether it is a loyalty scheme. It doesn’t matter, as long as it builds relationships.
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News
Woolworths chairman exits as Australian grocer reports 12% profit slump
Woolworths chairman Ralph Waters will leave the struggling supermarket chain next week after the retailer revealed full-year profits nose-dived.
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Analysis
Bad weather costs grocers as volumes fall for first time since December
Sales volumes across the UK’s 10 leading grocery chains have fallen for the first time since last December, with the “unpredictable” weather being blamed.
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Analysis
International analysis: Target smart house aims for consumer connection
Target is holding an open house to showcase a new product category – and the address says as much about its priorities as the items on display.
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Analysis
Tesco under Lewis: A 'make or break' year looms large for the grocer’s boss
To say Dave Lewis has been on the proverbial rollercoaster ride since taking the Tesco hot seat a year ago would be an understatement.
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Analysis
Tesco under Lewis: Analyst Clive Black gives his end-of-year report
Following his initiation into the school of retail, Dave Lewis tasked himself with three key assignments to drive Tesco to the top of the class.
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Video
Watch: Will Google’s Android Pay set the agenda for mobile payment?
With Android Pay poised to launch in the US, experts from mobile marketing firm Somo discuss the implications and effect on the industry.
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News
Infographic: John Lewis sales tumble 5.9% after warm weather
John Lewis sales tumbled 5.9% to £71.96m last week as the department store group was hit by warm weather and tough comparables.
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News
Consumer confidence rises in August as economy improves
Consumer confidence improved in August as sentiment towards the general economy and personal finances prospects lifted.
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News
Former Tesco boss Philip Clarke summoned by Serious Fraud Office
Former Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has been summoned for an interview by the Serious Fraud Office over the grocer’s accounting scandal.
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Video
The Retail Week: Sainsbury's living wage, WHSmith and Dave Lewis
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from executive editor George MacDonald and reporter Luke Tugby.
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Cartoon
Blower’s retail cartoon: The back-to-school shopping rush
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on parents hitting the shops to stock up on uniforms and gym kit essentials.
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News
Black Friday predicted to break £1bn online sales barrier this year
Black Friday this year is forecast to become the UK’s first £1bn online shopping day, according to digital consultancy Salmon.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, consumer confidence and TK Maxx
Retail news round-up on August 28, 2015: Fraud office summons ex-Tesco chief for interrogation and August consumer morale unexpectedly up.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: How can retailers hire the right temporary staff quickly?
How can retailers hire the right temporary staff quickly?
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Analysis
Analysis: Why Poundland will not become the next Woolworths
Poundland is a much-loved value retailer with around 800 UK stores, mostly on the high street. Sound familiar?
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News
Australian accessories retailer Lovisa aims for sparkling UK debut
Australian value fashion accessories retailer Lovisa is plotting its first UK stores ahead of the peak Christmas trading period.
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News
Furniture Village profits surge as it gears up for website relaunch
Furniture Village has recorded a surge in profits for the year and cleared its bank debts as it gears up to relaunch its website.
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News
Signet's UK sales hit in second quarter by exchange rates
Ernest Jones owner Signet has recorded a dip in total sales at its UK division during its second quarter after being hit by currency exchange rates.
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News
Marks & Spencer to justify higher hospital prices at meeting with Labour MP
Marks & Spencer will meet with health select committee member Paula Sherriff to explain the high prices it charges at its hospital stores.