All Retail Week articles in February 20 2015 – Page 5
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NewsShoppers ditch supermarket chains as small grocers make comeback
Shoppers are turning their backs on the big supermarket chains in favour of smaller local shops, according to the results of a new report.
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NewsMajestic Wine chief executive Steve Lewis steps down
Majestic Wine chief executive Steve Lewis has stepped down to be replaced on an interim basis by finance director Nigel Alldritt.
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NewsSports Direct sales growth slows after 'weak winter' across Europe
Sports Direct experienced slowing sales growth over its Christmas quarter following a weak winter sports season for its European stores.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on local grocers, USC collapse, Burberry and more
Retail news round-up on February 19, 2015: Shoppers ditch supermarkets for local grocers, parliament summons Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley, Eve eyes £1m turnover and more.
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AnalysisRetail 2015 survey: Share your views on current trading conditions
Retail Week is carrying out a quarterly sentiment analysis to gauge how retail chiefs’ views on trading are shifting throughout the year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Shop Direct launches Very Exclusive site as it seeks to 'democratise' luxury
Shop Direct’s new Very Exclusive site offers consumers a host of luxury brands on credit. Retail Week speaks to chief executive Alex Baldock.
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NewsJohn Browett steps down as Monsoon chief executive
John Browett has stepped down as Monsoon Accessorize’s chief executive to be replaced by financial director Paul Allen on an interim basis.
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NewsSupermarkets enjoy multichannel growth driven by young families
The birth of a new child is one of the main drivers of an increased tendency to buy online, according to data science company Dunnhumby.
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AnalysisVideo: Cantor Fitzgerald's Mike Dennis - is John Allan the right chair for Tesco?
Cantor Fitzgerald food analyst Mike Dennis asks whether John Allan knows the grocery retail sector well enough.
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OpinionComment: John Allan can make a difference to Tesco
Tesco will hope incoming chairman John Allan can bring all his experience to bear in helping to steer a retail turnaround as he steps into the shoes left by Sir Richard Broadbent.
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NewsHouse of Fraser to sponsor 2015 British Academy Television Awards
House of Fraser will be the title sponsor of the 2015 British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA).
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AnalysisIn the news: Tesco's newly appointed chairman John Allan profiled
Following a four-month search, Tesco’s hunt for a chairman came to an end last night as John Allan was revealed as the new man in charge.
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NewsTopshop forges big data partnership with Twitter for London Fashion Week
Topshop is partnering with Twitter to identify live trends during London Fashion Week, which kicks off on Friday.
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NewsHouse of Fraser boss John King steps down after eight years at helm
House of Fraser chief executive John King is stepping down after eight years to be succeeded by chief operating officer Nigel Oddy.
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NewsTed Baker introduces beacon technology to its Westfield store
Ted Baker is introducing beacon technology into its Westfield store, allowing mannequins to send push notifications to shoppers’ smartphones.
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AnalysisJohn Allan appointed Tesco chairman: What the analysts say
Embattled supermarket giant Tesco ended its four-month hunt for a new chairman last night by appointing John Allan to the role. Here is what the analysts said.
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NewsPandora boss Allan Leighton receives £3.4m payout ahead of mooted Co-op move
Pandora’s Allan Leighton is set to receive DKr34m (£3.4m) from the Danish jewellery retailer before he steps down as chief executive in March.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Online scheduling platform Fynder
Start-ups in retail technology are growing fast and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Fynder is in the spotlight.
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NewsMaplin turns to home automation and drones as it seeks to triple product range
Maplin is focusing on next-generation products including home-automation devices and drones as it seeks to triple its range by 2018.
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NewsTesco hires John Allan as chairman to replace Richard Broadbent
Tesco has appointed Dixons Carphone deputy chairman John Allan as chairman, replacing Richard Broadbent.