All Retail Week articles in February 6 2015 – Page 3
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News
Store of the week: Libreria Acqua Alta defies Venetian weather
Venetian book shop Libreria Acqua Alta’s store design to make the retailer stand out whilst defying its flood-prone location.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: How will smartphones change the in-store experience?
To date, online retail has been far more advanced than the high street in using analytics to transform the customer experience.
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News
Government's efforts to boost tech industry will drive growth outside London
The Government says its efforts to boost the technology sector in the UK will drive growth nationally and reach far beyond the capital.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Asda's Grantham superstore gets a £1m facelift
Asda has invested £1m in transforming its Grantham superstore, as boss Andy Clarke bids to move the grocer’s proposition to “where the customer is going.”
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News
John Lewis plans to open another Milton Keynes distribution site
John Lewis plans to centralise some of its distribution operations, with plans to open another site in Milton Keynes and close four other sites.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Topshop, RadioShack, Waterstones, Asda and DFS
Retail news round-up on February 6, 2015: Topshop ordered to pay Rihanna’s legal bill; RadioShack files for bankruptcy; Waterstones narrows losses; Asda says Tesco having ‘heart surgery’; DFS to announce intention to float
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News
Talk don’t text to get ahead, Sir Philip Green and Simon Cowell advise students
Arcadia boss Sir Philip Green has opened the retailer’s work experience scheme to entries for the second year with the backing of entertainment mogul Simon Cowell.
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Opinion
Comment: Woolworths collective redundancy decision offers retailers comfort
In the latest twist in a much talked-about case, Europe’s Advocate General has upheld the UK’s long-standing view on collective redundancy.
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News
Austin Reed creditors overwhelmingly approve CVA proposal
Creditors of fashion retailer the Austin Reed Group have voted overwhelmingly in favour of its proposed Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA).
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Analysis
Need to know: The Groceries Code Adjudicator's investigation into Tesco
The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) has begun an investigation into Tesco following its £263m overstatement of profits last year.
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News
Asda gears up for potential £170m investment in superstore estate
Asda boss Andy Clarke says the grocer could invest £170m in its superstore estate if new layouts at trial stores prove successful.
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News
Burberry to live stream autumn/winter fashion show to fans in Japan
Burberry is planning to live stream its upcoming Prorsum womenswear show to consumers in Japan using a messaging app called Line.
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Opinion
Comment: The grocery adjudicator is playing a long game
News that Tesco is to be the first investigation by the ‘supermarket regulator’ adds to Tesco’s growing balance of negative corporate news stories.
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Analysis
In the news: Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon profiled
Who is Christine Tacon, the Groceries Code Adjudicator, and does the regulator have any teeth to punish supermarket misconduct?
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News
Next to pay special shareholder dividend worth £90m
Clothing retailer Next plans to pay another special dividend totalling £90m and signalled that it may issue a further three payouts this year.
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News
Booths promotes Chris Dee to chief executive role ahead of expansion
Booths has promoted its chief operating officer Chris Dee to chief executive ahead of the “largest and most ambitious expansion” in its history.
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News
Tesco faces investigation by Groceries Code Adjudicator
Industry watchdog the Groceries Code Adjudicator has become the latest body to launch an investigation into supermarket giant Tesco.
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News
Asda’s Ibbotson to take up Walmart innovation role in the US
Asda chief operating offer Mark Ibbotson is to join parent company Walmart’s flagship business in the US, where he will steer innovation.
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News
Aldi targets 70 new stores this year and seeks 5,000 more staff
Discount grocer Aldi aims to open 70 stores and hire an additional 5,000 staff this year as it continues its offensive against the big grocers.
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Opinion
Comment: Labour’s attack on Pessina shows disrespect for retail
Boots boss Stefano Pessina’s comments on Labour were met with harsh criticism from Ed Miliband – does this sideline retail sentiment?