All articles by Ben Cooper – Page 2
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NewsRetailer nails staff engagement with ‘your Screwfix, your say’ scheme
The Deloitte Employer of the Year Award went to trade tools supplier Screwfix in recognition of its employee engagement initiative.
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NewsEvans pedals to success by tailoring Pinnacle brand to UK consumers
Evans Cycles’ Pinnacle bike line delivered impressive results and won it the XPO Logistics Own-Brand Range/Product of the Year award.
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NewsShop Direct steps into the future after a 'historic year'
Shop Direct was named The OC&C Strategy Consultants Pure-Play Etailer of the Year after scrapping its catalogue and focusing on ecommerce.
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NewsAmbition, research and adaptation put Graze.com on the US map
Graze.com was named the Tata Consultancy Services International Growth Retailer of the Year for the way it broke into the US market.
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NewsShop Direct takes a Very big stride to transform customer experience
Etailer Shop Direct improved its personalisation strategy to win the Zensar Retail Technology Initiative of the Year Award.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can retailers tackle the problem of productivity?
Productivity is rising up the retail boardroom agenda. Retail Week gathered retailers to discuss how to drive greater efficiency.
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AnalysisConsumer 2016: How shifting demographics will change the shape of retail
The population is changing in age, ethnic mix and household size, and these demographic shifts have significant implications for retailers.
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NewsEuropean Commission unveils plans to simplify cross-border ecommerce laws
The European Commission has revealed plans to simplify cross-border ecommerce laws between countries belonging to the EU.
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NewsThe White Company full-year profits nearly double to £12.8m
Profits at fashion and homewares retailer The White Company soared 97% in the year to the end of March after a shift in buying strategy.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The fulfilment challenge as Black Friday moves online
As Black Friday shifts online, retailers are feeling the pressure and looking to more efficient and creative ways to deliver products.
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NewsAlibaba appoints Germany and France heads as it ups European focus
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba has appointed bosses to run its operations in Germany and France as it continues to eye expansion in Europe.
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NewsMarks & Spencer loses Supreme Court appeal over battle with BNP Paribas
The Supreme Court has today unanimously rejected a legal appeal by Marks & Spencer following a long-running dispute with its former landlord BNP Paribas.
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NewsKaren Millen suffers full-year losses after property and stock impairment
Karen Millen has fallen into the red in its full-year as it suffered “significant impairment charges” and sales were flat.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers have made Black Friday a rod for their own backs
Black Friday is now firmly established in the UK, but some retailers are scaling back their involvement after difficulties last year.
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NewsBroadway shopping centre opens in Bradford after 11-year journey
The Broadway shopping centre has opened today adding 570,000 sq ft of retail space to Bradford including the first department store in 20 years.
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NewsFarfetch rolls out same-day delivery as investment in fulfilment continues
Luxury fashion etailer Farfetch has rolled out same-day delivery as it presses ahead with expansion plans and investment in operations.
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NewsBurberry plans new £50m manufacturing facility in Leeds
Burberry is to invest £50m in a new manufacturing and weaving facility in Leeds as part of its commitment to UK-based clothes production.
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AnalysisCan secondary locations look forward to a retail revival as new names open?
High streets in smaller towns and cities are experiencing a retail renaissance as more and more value-led retailers target them for growth.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is the discount sector ready for a new Wiese-backed retailer?
Backed by Christo Wiese, former Asda boss Andy’s Bond’s new discount variety chain will launch in an already competitive market.
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NewsWalmart follows rival Amazon in targeting home delivery by drones
Walmart has applied to test drones for home delivery of online orders as it bids to go toe-to-toe with etail giant Amazon in the fulfilment war.