All Retail Week articles in February 7 2014 – Page 9
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Opinion
Comment: Ann Summers' Jacqueline Gold on consumer conversations
Openness and honesty are essential in order to build shoppers’ trust, says Ann Summers chief executive Jacqueline Gold
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Analysis
International analysis: Walmart lowers its sights after weak fourth quarter
Global colossus Walmart has unexpectedly lowered profit expectations for its final quarter.
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Opinion
Comment: Retailers can't afford to take their foot off the digital pedal
Marketing, buying and merchandising, IT, store operations, ecommerce - it’s the retail structure we know and love.
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News
Sally targets 25 new format stores to drive its retail offer
Beauty retailer and wholesaler Sally is targeting opening up to 25 UK stores in its new format which combines retail and trade areas.
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Opinion
Nick Bubb's verdict: Ocado begins with 'O' but will it end with £1.8bn?
One wag famously once said Ocado begins with an ‘O’ and ends with a zero, but it seems to be very much alive and kicking.
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Opinion
Analysis: Ocado’s future lies in technology but only if it can be profitable
While Ocado’s deal with Morrisons goes a long way to validate its operating model, its potential will only be recognised fully if it can be consistently profitable.
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News
Overseas online shopper numbers surge, BRC reports
UK retailers have experienced a surge in online searches from key overseas markets including the Netherlands, France, Germany and the US.
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Analysis
Ocado’s full-year results: What the analysts say
Ocado today reported full-year gross sales rose 17.2% to £843m last year, when pre-tax losses widened to £12.5m and that co-founder Jason Gissing is to retire. Retail Week rounds up analysts’ reaction.
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News
Sports Direct's Irish partner eyes sports chain Elverys
Sports Direct’s Irish partner, Heatons, is in talks to acquire Elverys, the oldest sports chain in the Republic of Ireland.