All Retail Week articles in January 16 2015 – Page 3
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NewsNRF: GameStop introduces digital to stores through its Technology Institute
GameStop is using its Technology Institute in Austin, Texas to trial a range of digital technologies in 36 stores across the city.
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NewsSuperGroup records "strong" Christmas as third-quarter sales rise
SuperGroup posted strong like-for-like growth over the Christmas trading period, as sales rose 12.4% over the quarter ended January 10.
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NewsNRF: Tesco's F&F lowers online returns rate by 4.5% using 3D technology
F&F at Tesco has cut online returns by 4.5% and shortened lead times after introducing 3D technology that improves the way it designs clothes.
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NewsThird-quarter sales rise at Burberry but retailer hit by Hong Kong protests
Burberry reported an 8% rise in comparable sales in its third quarter but the fashion retailer said it was hit by the protests in Hong Kong.
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NewsShop Direct plots two weeks of Sales for next Black Friday
Shop Direct boss Alex Baldock has said Black Friday is “here to stay” and that the group is plotting a two-week bonanza for this year’s event.
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OpinionComment: Looking for great retail staff? Hire from prison
Timpson has recruited hundreds of employees from prisons and boss James Timpson thinks other retailers should do the same.
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AnalysisNRF videos: Five great innovations from around the NRF exhibition hall
NRF is full of innovative ideas and the event provides a snapshot of the best the industry has to offer. Here are a few of the technologies on show.
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NewsNRF video: EBay and Rebecca Minkoff’s connected dressing room
Eric Armstrong from eBay demonstrates to Retail Week how the interactive changing rooms work in Rebecca Minkoff’s connected store.
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OpinionComment: What will be retailers’ store story in the coming year?
There are challenges facing the high street today from business rates to online retail - how will retailers face these challenges in 2015?
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NewsAquascutum narrows losses to £1.6m in its full-year results
Luxury clothing retailer Aquascutum has narrowed its losses in its latest full-year results, despite sales plunging by 23% to £6.8m.
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NewsUK online retail sales exceed £100bn for first time in 2014
The latest figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index reveal that online sales in the UK exceeded £100bn for the first time in 2014.
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NewsOKA Direct posts "strong" December as sales increase 19%
Furniture and homewares retailer OKA Direct recorded a “strong” December as sales increased 19% over the five weeks ended January 3.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Have Game's naysayers been proved right by its profit warning?
Game’s float last year was controversial because of its 2012 collapse, and its profit warning yesterday will have set doubters’ tongues wagging.
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NewsSuperGroup plans ecommerce investment after record Christmas online
SuperGroup has posted a “record trading period” online over the Christmas period as the retailer continues to invest in developing its online offer.
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NewsAsda restructures senior team as it braces for 'toughest year yet'
Asda has restructured its senior management team in what its boss Andy Clarke expects to be “the toughest year yet for our sector”.
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NewsBank administrators make 35 staff redundant at Bury headquarters
The administrators of fashion retailer Bank have announced that 35 staff at its headquarters in Bury, Lancashire have been made redundant.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Austin Reed, Tesco, Black Friday and more
Retail news round-up on January 15, 2015: Austin Reed examines restructure, Online sales cross £100bn mark in UK, Tesco downgraded and MPs urge retailers to ditch Black Friday.
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OpinionComment: Big grocers are readying themselves for fightback
Sainsbury’s, Asda, Tesco and Morrisons are gearing up for a challenging year combatting discounters and changing shopping habits alike.
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OpinionComment: Retailers must refocus on what makes them great
British retailers should stop focusing on rivals at home and abroad and focus on ensuring they understand their own customers.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Wearable technology data platform Sensum
Start-ups in retail technology are growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Sensum is in the spotlight.