All Retail Week articles in December 09 2016 – Page 4
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Analysis
Does weak consumer confidence result in weaker sales?
The prestigious Retail Think Tank debates whether consumer confidence can be measured and whether it really impacts spending.
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Analysis
More than 60% of companies lack supply chain visibility
New white paper reveals how to achieve end-to-end visibility in a multi-tier manufacturing supply chain and save money in the process.
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Opinion
Opinion: The UK is a home for fashion originality
This week we at the British Fashion Council (BFC) celebrated the international fashion industry at the iconic Royal Albert Hall for The Fashion Awards.
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Opinion
Opinion: How will the future play out for House of Fraser?
Three years is a long time in retail. Rewind to late 2013 and House of Fraser was looking to be refloated on the London Stock Exchange after a seven-year absence.
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News
Jaeger sees senior management exit amid shake-up
Jaeger’s trading director, product director and chief information officer are exiting the business following a senior management reshuffle.
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News
Joules sales jump as international expansion continues
Joules sales have continued to rise, jumping an estimated 16.2% in a pre-close update for its first half.
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Video
Watch: Oak Furniture Land boss on a fast-paced future
Oak Furniture Land boss Jason Bannister transformed the company from an Ebay seller to a retail park stalwart. His plans, however, don’t stop there.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Lego, Asda and more
Retail news round-up: Lego appoints first British boss, Asda sign a deal with Scottish crisp maker, Quiz expands in UK and Ireland
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News
John Lewis sales boosted by final Black Friday deals
John Lewis posted an increase in revenues last week as its final Black Friday deals on Sunday and Monday drove sales.
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News
Today in retail: Amazon goes no tills all thrills
Amazon is synonymous in the retail industry with eye-catching innovations, but its latest foray into bricks-and-mortar has set a new precedent.
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Opinion
Opinion: The perception of gift cards is changing
Gone are the days when gift cards were perceived as an after-thought or last-minute Christmas present option.
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Analysis
Analysis: Is Amazon Go the future of shopping?
Amazon’s new checkout-free convenience store has created an experience that is currently unmatched in store-based retail.
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Opinion
House of Fraser pricing case shows retailers must be wary
House of Fraser was fined £40,000 last month for misleading 2015 Christmas deals, following an investigation led by Torfaen County Borough Council.
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News
House of Fraser shelves plans for new distribution hub
House of Fraser has abolished plans for a major new distribution centre after a review of its operations, Retail Week can reveal.
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News
Sports Direct corporate broker allegedly quit over share concerns
Sports Direct’s founder Mike Ashley is being sued by a former Merrill Lynch banker, who claims the bank quit as corporate broker over share deal concerns.
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News
Amazon unveils automatic payment-enabled grocery store
Amazon has launched a bricks-and-mortar grocery store that links purchases to shoppers’ mobiles, allowing them to pay for items without queuing at tills.
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News
November sales growth slows due to value-driven shoppers
Retail sales growth slowed last month as shoppers held out for Black Friday bargains and grocery drove overall growth.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Amazon, Sports Direct and more
Retail news round-up: UK online sales increase for third consecutive month, Amazon plans grocery store with no checkouts, ex-banker sues Mike Ashley
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News
Majority of shoppers no more likely to buy British post-Brexit
The majority of shoppers said the result of the EU referendum vote has had no impact on their likelihood to by British products.
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News
Today in Retail: The pricing headache facing retailers
There was some early Christmas cheer for consumers today, with festive prices poised to be at their lowest since 2013.