All Retail Week articles in August 29 2014
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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AnalysisComment: Retailers need to stop behaving like retailers
As the worldâs most successful brands are categorised into several retail categories, retailers must innovate their image to remain relevant.
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NewsMorrisons opens first travel shop in Nottingham railway station
Morrisons has opened its first travel store, in Nottingham railway station, as it aims to attract busy commuters.
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GalleryIn pictures: JD's value menswear fascia Open makes its debut
JDâs new menswear fascia Open has launched a store in Stevenage, the first in an opening spree for the value format ahead of Christmas.
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OpinionComment: The ever-changing nature of the supermarket chief executive
In light of Justin Kingâs Sainsburyâs departure and Tescoâs leadership crisis, supermarket leaders must remember the importance of innovation.
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NewsFurniture Village updates image to target younger shoppers amid investment
Furniture Village is updating its logo to target younger shoppers as it expands its stores after securing a ÂŁ6m investment from the Business Growth Fund.
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OpinionComment: Why Asda is playing a long game for retail success
In the wake of continual change to the retail landscape, successful retailing is more than ever like running a marathon, not a sprint.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on TJ Hughes, Aldi and Next
Retail news round-up on August 27, 2014: TJ Hughes hires digital marketing agency; Aldi to roll out âhealthier tillsâ and Spree.co.za to stock Next merchandise.
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NewsMcColl's makes 'good progress' as sales jump in third quarter
McCollâs said it made âgood progressâ in its third quarter to May 26 as total sales jumped 4.3%.
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NewsLush co-founder Liz Bennett retires after 20 years at the beauty retailer
Lush co-founder Liz Bennett has retired from the ethical beauty retailer after 20 years at the business.
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NewsAsda only big-four grocer to grow share as Tesco's sales plunge
Asda was the only grocer from the big four to grow market share in the past three months as Tescoâs sales dropped 4%, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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AnalysisShopper verdict: As Lidl launches into fashion, would you buy its clothes?
Lidl launched its first womenswear fashion range in stores this week, as it makes a play for the value fashion market.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Supermarkets fight it out on the fashion front
Lidlâs push into fashion could open up a new front against established grocers. Retail Week compares the tactics of the supermarkets
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NewsFrench Connection to open pop-up convenience store at Old Street station
Fashion retailer French Connection is opening its first pop-up âconvenience storeâ in Old Street station to allow commuters to pick up online orders.
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OpinionComment: How do supermarkets measure up to fashion specialists?
Lidlâs move into the fashion sector has grabbed headlines, but how will the discounter fit into the greater fashion retail market?
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NewsDune picks New York for launch of first US store
Footwear and accessories retailer Dune will launch its first US store next month in New Yorkâs SoHo neighbourhood.
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NewsProperty experts to pilot high street collective ownership scheme
A group of property experts within the Governmentâs Future High Streets Forum is to pilot a town centre collective ownership scheme among landlords.
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NewsShop Directâs Alex Baldock dives into the ice bucket challenge
Alex Baldock of Shop Direct was caught up in the ice bucket challenge tidal wave, gamely accepting a drenching in the name of charity.
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OpinionComment: A perfect storm has left the grocery market in the doldrums
Further challenges face the grocery market, despite favourable comparatives, a rising population and now on-going economic growth.
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NewsTK Maxx owner to open raft of new stores as sales increase 6%
TJX Europe, the parent company of TK Maxx and HomeSense, recorded a jump in like-for-likes as it prepares to roll out new stores.
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GalleryIn pictures: Inditex-owned Stradivarius makes its UK debut
Fashion giant Inditex opened the first UK store for its womenswear brand Stradivarius today at Westfield Stratford.