All Retail Week articles in February 10 2012 – Page 4
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Staples to launch tablet-optimised transactional website
Office specialist Staples is to launch a tablet-optimised transactional website. Shoppers using a tablet device will be automatically routed to the site at T.staples.com. Its user interface has been designed to keep typing to a minimum in order to ensure that as much content is viewable on the screen at ...
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NewsComet axes 450 staff
Comet’s new owner has taken the axe to 450 jobs as it seeks to turn around the ailing electricals business, it is understood.
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NewsWinter warmers drive John Lewis sales
John Lewis sales grew 6% to £52.5m in the week to February 4 as shoppers stocked up on winter warmers in the cold weather.
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NewsMorrisons lays out plans to open 300 convenience stores
Morrisons is understood to be targeting 300 M Local convenience store openings by 2014.
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NewsSome bedtime reading
Clearly running a successful beds retailer in this tough market isn’t enough for Feather & Black managing director Adam Black.
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GalleryWhat are 2012's visual merchandising trends?
Although 2012 is still young, trends in visual merchandising are already becoming apparent. John Ryan walks the West End and the King’s Road to see what they are.
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GalleryPop-up library, Selfridges London
Selfridges’ decision to open a pop-up library in its basement is a canny move.
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NewsHigh street must ‘shrink’ warns Sainsbury’s boss
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King is to call for a shrinking of the high street and for empty shops to be converted to housing.
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NewsGame hires PwC to conduct strategic review
Game has hired PwC to help the retailer form a long term strategy for the business.
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NewsAurum full year EBITDA soars as sale process continues
Aurum revealed its EBITDA soared 38% to £22.5m in its full year as interest remains high in the up-for-sale jewellery group.
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OpinionForever 21, forever?
John Ryan writes about store design, visual merchandising and what makes things sell in-store - across every area of retail.
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NewsSports Direct buys sportswear website
Sports Direct has snapped up clothing website KickBack Sports.
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NewsMamas & Papas steps up global expansion
Mamas & Papas is to open in Russia and South Africa as it steps up its global expansion.
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NewsThe Co-op set to launch in-store food magazine
The Co-operative Food to launch a new in-store magazine alongside a digital edition next month.
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NewsRiver Island's UK production contributes to bestsellers
River Island’s move to up its UK production has helped it put new product in-store quicker and contributed to bestsellers, according to reports.
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NewsBrandAlley to double mobile sales with site launch
BrandAlley has launched its first mobile-friendly site as it plans to double sales via mobile this year.
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NewsLakeland to introduce contactless payment
Lakeland is to introduce contactless payment in all of its stores this summer.
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OpinionTime to boost business, not bash it
Stephen Robertson is Director-General of the British Retail Consortium. His career spans 14 years on the boards of major UK retailers.
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NewsFormer Focus boss Grimsey joins Findel board
Home shopping group Findel has hired former Focus DIY boss Bill Grimsey as non-executive director.
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NewsCarpetright shares rise on privatisation speculation
Carpetright shares have shot up following reports that founder Lord Harris is planning to take the retailer private.