All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 92
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NewsAnn Summers launches virtual fitting room app
Ann Summers is using augmented reality app Blippar to bring its brand to life, including allowing customers to virtually try on its lingerie.
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AnalysisDecathlon: What do retailers need to know?
French retailer Decathlon is understood to be eyeing embattled sports specialist JJB Sports. Retail Week takes a closer look at Decathlon and the impact buying JJB would have on the UK sports market.
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OpinionBlog: Ann Summers performs a BlippTease
Ann Summers is the latest retailer to use augmented reality app Blippar to help bring its catalogues and in-store marketing to life with its new BlippTease campaign.
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OpinionBlog: Boden pops up with a new way to gain customers
Boden is the latest etailer to open a temporary store on the high street as online retailers seek greater visibility and look to reap the benefits of having multiple sales and marketing channels.
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NewsOlympics boost grocery sales as Morrisons' market share slips
The Olympics, along with sunny weather of the year, helped the grocers enjoy their best four-week period of the year.
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NewsJJB founder Whelan signals interest in up-for-sale retailer
JJB Sports founder Dave Whelan could step in to take over some of the retailer’s stores.
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NewsOlympics fails to boost consumer confidence, says GfK
The Olympics has failed to boost consumer confidence, according to research body GfK.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales jump sparked by electricals
John Lewis sales jumped 8.8% over the week to August 25 driven by electricals, home and technology.
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AnalysisAnalysis: JJB Sports - what went wrong?
As JJB Sports frantically searches for a buyer to secure its future, Retail Week looks at where the retailer, which used to be the clear sportswear market leader, went wrong.
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OpinionBlog: Victoria's is not a secret anymore
Well Victoria’s London flagship is no secret anymore as the US lingerie giant opened the door to its Bond Street store this week.
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NewsShop Direct reports soaring sales for mature womenswear brand
Shop Direct has reported booming sales for its older woman range Savoir which have jumped 62% in the year to date.
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GalleryIn pictures: Victoria's Secret opens Bond Street flagship
Victoria’s Secret opened the doors of its London flagship store on Bond Street today.
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NewsJJB Sports shareholder Harris slashes its stake
One of JJB Sports’ major shareholders Harris Associates has disposed of a fifth of its holdings in the past month as time runs out for the retailer.
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NewsPeacocks former banks to receive £69m payout following collapse
Peacocks former backers including Barclays and Royal Bank of Scotland are to share a £69m return following the retailer’s collapse, despite a £15.8m shortfall in the chain’s pension fund.
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NewsIn pictures: Debenhams launches new ad campaign as it makes Russian debut
Department store chain Debenhams is to launch its next instalment of its ‘Life Made Fabulous’ TV campaign as it opens its first Russian store.
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NewsJack Wills chief operating officer hire sparks sale speculation
Young fashion chain Jack Wills has hired former Vodafone marketing boss Wendy Becker as its chief operating officer, a new role for the retailer.
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NewsJJB must submit survival plan within two weeks
JJB Sports’ management team has less than two weeks to finalise a restructuring plan.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The top loyalty cards on the high street
As fashion retailer Jaeger claims its new loyalty offer is “the most generous fashion brand loyalty scheme on the high street”, Retail Week takes a look at other top reward schemes available.
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NewsShares in United Carpets suspended as it calculates store closure costs
Shares in United Carpets have been suspended as the retailer works out costs of multiple store closures.
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NewsSports Direct inks Rangers deal after it ends JJB relationship
Sports Direct has signed a joint venture with football club Rangers to sell its merchandise.