All articles by Ben Cooper – Page 8
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NewsAllan Leighton celebrates career of veteran retail marketer Jill Keen, who has died
Allan Leighton celebrates the career of veteran retail marketer Jill Keen, a devoted friend of the retail industry, who passed away last week.
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NewsISG Retail Week Interiors Awards deadline extended
The deadline for entering this year’s ISG Retail Week Interiors Awards has been extended to give more store designers the chance to scoop a prize.
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NewsMandM Direct: six things you need to know about the discount fashion retailer
MandM Direct revealed it intends to list on the Stock Exchange and has ambitious plans to expand its no-nonsense discount fashion offer.
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NewsInditex to launch Stradivarius store at Westfield Stratford
Spanish retail group Inditex is preparing to open its first UK Stradivarius store, nine months after launching the brand online.
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NewsArgos unveils details of homewares own-brand ahead of launch
Argos has unveiled details of its home furnishings own brand Heart of House ahead of an official launch later this year.
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NewsSpar preparing to make major investments in its own label
Convenience chain Spar is preparing to invest in its wholesale and distribution operations as part of plans to boost its own label.
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NewsChina retail spend to increase 90% by 2018, report forecasts
China is set for a 90% surge in retail spending in the next three years as a burgeoning urban middle class boosts the country’s growing economy.
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NewsTesco makes changes to internal procedures after board-level review
Tesco is revamping its board-level procedures to include an extra meeting a year and enable greater input from non-executives.
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AnalysisIn the news: JD Sports executive chairman Peter Cowgill profiled
JD Sports raised eyebrows last week when it revealed the immediate departure of its chief executive Barry Bown and said it had no plans to replace him.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What are the retail implications of Crossrail?
Crossrail’s 2018 launch may seem distant, but the first retail development linked to one of the new stations will open in just a year.
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NewsAsda puts 4,100 jobs in consultation as multichannel shift prompts radical restructure
Asda has embarked on a massive restructuring and put 4,100 store roles into consultation as it realigns its business to reflect its multichannel priorities, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisSunday delivery services: What do retailers need to know?
Sunday deliveries are still the exception rather than the rule for retailers and shoppers, but come July that could all change.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Previous Rising Stars winners continue to shine
The Retail Week Rising Stars Awards celebrate the brightest young retail talent. We catch up with some of the previous winners.
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NewsAsda rolls out same-day delivery service across 250 click-and-collect points
Asda has introduced same-day delivery at 250 of its click-and-collect points after a trial on the London Underground.
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NewsTJ Hughes owner buys seven Paul Simon stores from administration
TJ Hughes owner Lewis Home Retail has acquired seven Paul Simon stores out of administration.
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NewsBritish Land unveils Old Market shopping scheme in Hereford
Old Market shopping centre has opened in Hereford, bringing Debenhams to the city for the first time.
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Analysis
Analysis: How can retailers stay ahead in the m-commerce race?
Rising smartphone and tablet ownership has led to an explosion in mobile shopping, which is taking a greater share of spend each year.
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NewsMaplin unveils first TV ad in push for broader shopper appeal
Electronics retailer Maplin is preparing to launch its maiden TV ad campaign as part of a “strategic change” at the business to reach out to a wider customer base.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Social media transforms consumer engagement for retailers
The rising tide of social media platforms has transformed the way people communicate and the way retailers must engage with customers.
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NewsJohn Lewis to trial convenience store click-and-collect format at St Pancras
John Lewis is to pilot a convenience store format with click-and-collect facilities inside London’s St Pancras train station.