All Retail Week articles in February 27 2015
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsRetail Week issues manifesto for retail ahead of general election
The next Government should support the vibrancy of the retail industry though initiatives such as addressing the business rates burden and enhancing the UKâs digital capabilities.
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Analysis'We are building a new Morrisons not a mini-Tesco', says chairman Andy Higginson
Morrisons chairman Andrew Higginson said the grocer will not become a âmini-Tescoâ following the appointment of David Potts as its new chief executive.
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NewsAnn Summers' sales surge following launch of Fifty Shades of Grey film
Ann Summers has witnessed a surge in sales as customers bought handcuffs and products featured in new film Fifty Shades of Grey.
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OpinionComment: Morrisonsâ David Potts must combine best of old school and the new
Morrisons has announced David Potts as its chief executive â will the former Tesco Asia boss be able to turn the struggling grocer around?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five priorities for new Morrisons chief executive David Potts
After Morrisons unveiled David Potts as its new boss today, Retail Week takes a look at what his five main priorities should be at the grocer.
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AnalysisAo.com has issued a profit warning: what the analysts say
Ao.com has issued a profit warning as it predicts profits will be âslightly lower than anticipatedâ. Hereâs the analystsâ view.
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OpinionComment: Ask simple questions to enhance online success
Retailers should learn from the best ecommerce operations to ensure their online offer is as appealing as their in-store offer.
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OpinionComment: Retailers must beware the two Ed monster as general election looms
With the general election fast approaching, retailers must remember that it would be a disaster for the sector if Labour were victorious.
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AnalysisMary Portas: How Harvey Nichols ignited my passion for visual merchandising
In this extract from her autobiography, Mary Portas recalls how she became hooked on visual merchandising at Harvey Nichols in the 1970s.
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NewsFamily spending power reaches highest level in six years
Family spending power has reached its highest level for six years, according to figures from the Asda Income Tracker.
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NewsTK Maxx owner TJX profits rise 11% as it unveils plan to raise staff wages
TK Maxx owner TJX reported a rise in fourth-quarter profits as it revealed plans to raise its minimum wage to up to $10.
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NewsHolland & Barrett to expand head office after strong period of growth
Holland & Barrett has revealed plans to expand its Nuneaton head office team following a period of âsustained commercial successâ.
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NewsAhold reports rise in net income and unveils share buy-back scheme
Dutch retailer Ahold has reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and unveiled a new share buy-back programme.
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NewsCountrywide Farmers reports increase in half-year sales
Rural supplies retailer Countrywide Farmers recorded a like-for-like sales increase of 2.2% to ÂŁ138.8m in the six months to November 30, 2014.
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NewsHouse of Fraser to ask suppliers for 20% discount on orders
House of Fraser is introducing a buying scheme that will seek discounts of up to 20% from suppliers if the retailer ups the size of wholesale orders.
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NewsBoots creates new director of retail role to replace director of stores Karl Crane
Boots director of stores Karl Crane is to step down and his role will be absorbed by a new director of retail position.
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NewsHMV welcomes bid to cut piracy through universal music release dates
The music industry has agreed to release albums and singles across the globe at the same time in a bid to increase sales by cutting out piracy.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I use emotional insight to understand shoppers?
Analytical technology has made collecting data for customer insight more widely available than ever.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lease expiries will bring retail opportunities
Forecasts that a wave of store closures could come this year have set alarm bells ringing, but mass store exits may be unlikely.
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GalleryStore gallery: Le Bon Marché's swimwear department exceeds expectations
Ritzy Paris department store Le Bon Marché is well known for its high standards of visual merchandising, and its swimwear department is no exception.