All Retail Week articles in January 30 2015 – Page 4
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NewsSelfridges triples size of customer service area at London flagship
Selfridges has tripled the size of the customer service area at its London flagship on Oxford Street as part of a revamp.
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NewsRosie Huntington-Whitely extends M&S partnership with fragrance
Model Rosie Huntington-Whitely has extended her partnership with Marks & Spencer with her first fragrance, called Rosie for Autograph.
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NewsOfcom lays plans to make UK leader in internet of things sector
Ofcom has begun to create a regulatory environment surrounding the emerging ‘internet of things’ – objects that are connected to the internet.
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NewsRiver Island looks to tap into next wave of tech entrepreneurs
River Island has joined forces with retail and consumer innovation accelerator TrueStart to gain access to tech start-ups and new technology.
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AnalysisCarpetright's third quarter: What the analysts say
Carpetright reported a solid set of results this morning, with like-for-like sales up 7.5% in the UK. Here is analysts had to say.
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NewsWaitrose to create 2,000 jobs as part of expansion plans
Waitrose will create 2,000 new jobs this year as part of the upmarket grocer’s ambitious store expansion and opening plan.
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NewsCarpetright to overhaul brand with new logo and store design
Flooring specialist Carpetright is overhauling its brand as it prepares to trial a new logo and store design in the summer.
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OpinionComment: A Halfords-style servicing can make Tesco fully roadworthy
As Matt Davies prepares to move to Tesco, Halfords’ update brought clues about how he may put the wheels back on the grocer.
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NewsZalando to offer third-party products on its website
Etailer Zalando has unveiled a partner programme in the UK that will allow retailers and brands the opportunity to sell on its platform.
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NewsAustin Reed and Country Casuals planned store closures: the list in full
Some 26 Country Casual stores and nine Austin Reed stores are on a “rapid closure” list as part of a proposed CVA.
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NewsSainsbury's extends online clothing trial to London and Southeast
Sainsbury’s has extended its online clothing trial to London and the Southeast following the Midlands-based pilot.
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NewsThe number of retail profit warnings doubled in 2014
The amount of profit warnings from the retail industry nearly doubled last year, with the grocery sector leading the charge, research has found.
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NewsWalgreens appoints George Fairweather as global chief financial officer
Walgreens Boots Alliance has appointed George Fairweather as its global chief financial officer.
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NewsCarpetright trading improves in Q3 after new Boxing Day promotions
Carpetright has reported like-for-like sales up 7.5% in the UK in its third quarter following new Boxing Day offers.
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NewsTesco to close Blinkbox Books after failing to find buyer
Tesco is to close its e-book service Blinkbox Books after failing to find a buyer, following the sale of music streaming service Blinkbox Music.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco and Uniqlo
Retail news round-up on January 27, 2015: Tesco to close Blinkbox Books; and Uniqlo to enter the Canadian market.
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NewsMr Porter and Google join forces for Kingsman film launch
Luxury menswear retailer Mr Porter has teamed up with Google to give consumers the chance to “star” in new movie Kingsman: The Secret Service.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley's busy start to 2015
After increasing his stake in Debenhams and buying USC out of administration, tycoon Mike Ashley is now rumoured to be circling Evans Cycles.
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NewsMade.com annual sales surge as it approaches £100m flotation
Made.com has reported a surge in annual sales as it gears up for a stock market flotation that could value the business at over £100m.
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NewsMamas & Papas hires former Kiddicare boss Chris Yates as chief exec
Mamas & Papas has appointed ex-Kiddicare boss Chris Yates to lead the struggling retailer, replacing temporary chief executive Derek Lovelock.