All Retail Week articles in February 7 2014 – Page 7
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News
Sir Stuart Rose and Stefano Pessina among chairmen expecting growth in 2014
Optimism about the UK’s economic outlook has surged in the past year among retailers, according to a survey of retail chairmen.
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Ao.com boss: 'IPO will give us the firepower for huge growth'
Ao.com chief executive John Roberts said its float next month would give it the “firepower” to realise huge growth as it gears up for international expansion.
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Poundshop.com launch delayed until Tuesday
Poundworld’s transactional website Poundshop.com’s launch has been delayed three days until Tuesday.
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Analysis
People: The 7 highest profile job moves in January
It wasn’t just Justin King who announced he was leaving - January was a busy month for retail job moves.
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News
Video: Hamleys unveils London tube station in Regent Street flagship
Hamleys shrugged off London’s Tube strike troubles by unveiling its own Underground in the basement of its Regent Street flagship today.
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Opinion
Comment: Retailers must consider new technology's return on investment
Across the retail sector a lot of effort is going into finding creative ways of using technology to create new customer experiences.The question is, will that investment trickle down into a return for the business, or is it just window dressing?Marc Jacobs recently revealed that it plans to open a ...
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Analysis
In the news: Mulberry chief executive Bruno Guillon
The boss of Mulberry has had a tough two years at the helm and his plans to take the handbag brand more upmarket will be no easy task. By Gemma Goldfingle
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Ao.com confirms intention to float as Brian McBride joins
White goods etailer Ao.com has confirmed its widely speculated intention to float on the London Stock Exchange.
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Gallery
In pictures: Grocer Planet Organic unveils new look store
Upmarket London grocer Planet Organic has opened a store in south London with a new design featuring revamped tills and a stylish food-to-go offer.
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News
Terry Leahy and Bob Willett back fashion website Atterley Road
Former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy and former Best Buy international head Bob Willett have backed an investment in fashion etailer Atterley Road.
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Infographic: John Lewis posts 4.9% sales rise driven by online
John Lewis reported “solid” sales last week driven by a strong performance in its online and electricals divisions.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Monsoon Accessorize, Poundland, Atterley Road and New Look
Retail news round-up on February 7, 2014: Monsoon Accessorize back in the black, Poundland to open first stores in mainland Europe, Leahy and Willett back Atterley Road and New Look considers converting stores to menswear shops.
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Poundland poised to make continental debut in Spain
Poundland is to open its first stores in Continental Europe with plans for 10 in Spain under the Dealz fascia, Retail Week can reveal.
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Analysis
Video: HMV Presents Awards Season
The red-carpet season is upon us and HMV is on a push to capture some of the movie buzz with the launch of its first cinema advertising campaign in five years.
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News
Monsoon Accessorize 'back on track' under new boss John Browett
Monsoon Accessorize celebrated a happy anniversary after returning to the black last year under new chief executive John Browett.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: What impact will wearable technology have on retail?
Wearables, or wearable technologies, are different to mobile devices.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: What is the best way to adopt new technology?
Despite vast investment, retail IT projects routinely fail to deliver. Retailers spend a lot of time and effort on increasingly sophisticated technology, so how should they be developing and adopting it?
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News
Plastic bag levy plans for England branded a 'complete mess'
The Government’s plans for a 5p plastic bag charge have been branded a “complete mess” by a cross-party committee of MPs.
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Ocado’s departing co-founder Jason Gissing sells shares worth £15m
Ocado’s departing co-founder and commercial director Jason Gissing sold three million shares in the online grocer the day he revealed his retirement.
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Made.com staff sleep over to beat tube strike
Quirky London-based furniture etailer Made.com’s staff enjoyed some suite dreams this week as they bedded down at its Notting Hill showroom.