All Retail Week articles in December 4 2015
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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Analysis
Analysis: Edeka's proposed Kaiser's Tengelmann takeover gathers pace
German Federal Minister of Economic Affairs Sigmar Gabriel announced his long-awaited statement on the Edeka/Kaiser’s Tengelmann acquisition.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Cycling specialist Rapha banks on new Spitalfields store
A chance for cycling fans to test-drive products helps cyclewear retailer Rapha stand out from the crowd at its new clubhouse store in London.
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News
Zen Internet backs businesses to embrace disruption at Manchester event
Online services business Zen Internet hosted an event on transformative technology at Media City, Manchester, on November 19.
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Video
The Retail Week: Christmas trading, Sports Direct and Ocado
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from news editor James Wilmore and reporter Luke Tugby.
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Analysis
Analysis: 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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News
Ao.com boosted by investment from US hedge fund Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb
Ao.com’s share price surged yesterday after the retailer revealed that a US hedge fund had taken a stake in the business.
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News
WHSmith boss pockets nearly £4m as annual pay jumps 55%
WHSmith boss Steve Clarke has pocketed a 55% pay rise after the retailer posted its best sales performance for 13 years.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Stationery retailer Kikki.K makes UK debut in Covent Garden
Lifestyle brand Kikki.K has earmarked its new pop-up shop in Covent Garden as a template for its international expansion plans.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Ao World, WHSmith, Staples and Office Depot
Retail news round-up on December 8, 2015: Ruane Cunniff & Goldfarb snaps up 5.4% stake in Ao.com and WHSmith boss gets 55% pay rise after best sales.
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News
Retailers suffer sales fall in November despite Black Friday
Major discounts and shopping events around Black Friday were not enough to help stem a drop in retail like-for-like sales last month.
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Analysis
International analysis: Kroger’s quality drive sees momentum maintained
Addressing Kroger’s investors’ conference in October, its finance boss emphasised the grocer’s focus on ensuring the worth of its proposition.
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News
Tesco plastic bag usage down 78% since introduction of 5p government levy
The number of single-use plastic bags used by Tesco customers has plummeted almost 80% since the 5p plastic bag levy was introduced.
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News
Retail diary: Coupe's avocado pride and prisoners bag Ocado uniforms
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe shows off his avocados, prisoners bag old Ocado uniforms and retailers bid for the sweet smell of festive success.
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Analysis
Opinion: Multichannel retailers need to play the specialists at their own game
Investors seem to believe the advantages of growth, and ability to convert that growth into profit, lie with monochannel retailers.
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Opinion
Opinion: Why online retailers are laying bricks-and-mortar foundations
As the ecommerce market becomes increasingly crowded, more pure-play etailers are taking steps towards launching a physical presence.
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Gallery
Gallery: Grocers hit by flash floods during Storm Desmond
Several supermarkets in and around Cumbria have been forced to close in the wake of Storm Desmond after flash floods battered the region.
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Opinion
Jacqueline Gold: Retailers should challenge the perception of Black Friday
Retailers have a responsibility to confront the cynicism surrounding promotional events such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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News
Tesco executive Jill Easterbrook to leave the grocer after 15 years
Tesco stalwart Jill Easterbrook is quitting the supermarket giant less than a year into her role as business transformation director.
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News
Homebase poaches Tesco executive to head up retail operations
Homebase has poached Tesco executive Ewan McMahon to be its retail operations director as it continues with its turnaround effort.
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News
Grocers rally to deliver emergency supplies in wake of Storm Desmond
Britain’s supermarket giants have rallied to help deliver essential supplies to families affected by flash floods in the northwest of England.