All Retail Week articles in January 8 2016 – Page 3
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NewsThe Entertainer reveals Christmas sales up as online drives trade
The Entertainer had a strong Christmas trading performance as sales were driven by a 40% uplift in online revenues.
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NewsCo-op set to defend dismissal against alleged whistleblower
Top executives from the Co-operative Group are set to appear in court from tomorrow as a former senior manager alleges she was unfairly dismissed for whistleblowing.
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NewsWaitrose boss Mark Price warns cost pressures could hit profits
Waitrose boss Mark Price has warned that “substantive” cost increases this year – including the living wage – could hamper its bottom line in the short term.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Home Retail, Sports Direct and M&S
Retail news round-up on January 7, 2016: Ex-Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy eyes potential bid for Home Retail, and Sports Direct takes 9% stake in Umbro owner.
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AnalysisConsumer 2016: Winning the loyalty of today's multichannel shoppers
In the age of the promiscuous shopper, retailers are increasingly offering personalised deals and experiences to build customer loyalty.
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OpinionOpinion: Consumer focus will mark out retail winners in 2016
While the golden quarter may have disappointed, 2016 is a new opportunity for retail to return to growth by focusing on consumer experience.
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NewsRowe named M&S boss as Bolland departs following clothing sales fall
Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland is quitting the retailer and will and hand the baton to executive director of general merchandise Steve Rowe.
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NewsPoundland sales rise dampened by quieter high street over Christmas
Poundland’s full-year profits will come in at the lower end of consensus after decreased high street footfall dampened its Christmas sales.
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NewsMajestic Wine retail sales rise as strategic plan pays off over Christmas
Majestic Wine’s retail sales grew 7.3% on a like-for-like basis over Christmas, driven by simpler pricing and improvements to customer experience.
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NewsBolland hands M&S baton to Steve Rowe: What the analysts say
Following a “disappointing” Christmas in its general merchandise division, M&S boss Marc Bolland is to exit. This is what the analysts said.
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AnalysisProfile: New Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe
New Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe is used to life on the frontline having been with the retailer for most of the last 26 years.
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OpinionOpinion: Former Saturday boy Rowe should make a good M&S CEO. Here’s why
Some might criticise him as a ‘lifer’ but Steve Rowe’s visceral connection to Marks & Spencer will be a big plus for the chief executive role.
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NewsPoundland boss admits disappointment over Christmas trading
Poundland boss Jim McCarthy has admitted he is “disappointed” by Christmas trading and said the threat of terrorism may have deterred shoppers.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: John Lewis, Next and M&S – the good, bad and ugly?
Having heard high street stalwarts John Lewis, Next and M&S report since Christmas, what lessons can be learnt about retailing trends?
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NewsBlue Inc plans to close a quarter of shops amid changing retail landscape
Fashion retailer Blue Inc is to shut a quarter of its stores as it seeks to focus on growth areas including online and international.
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VideoWatch: Day of drama at M&S as Marc Bolland announces departure
With Marc Bolland leaving Marks & Spencer in April, we examine his impact and the journey taken by Steve Rowe from shopfloor to chief exec.
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NewsFashion etailer Atterley goes into administration and stops trading
Atterley, the fashion etailer backed by former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy, has been put into administration and has stopped trading.
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AnalysisPeople moves: Butterwick to join Karen Millen and all the moves in December
Beth Butterwick swaps Bonmarché for Karen Millen and it’s the end of an era for Tesco as Jill Easterbrook and Judith Nelson depart.
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NewsMasterCard and Samsung partner on connected fridge grocery app
MasterCard and Samsung have partnered on an integrated app that will enable customers to buy groceries directly from their refrigerators.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Marc Bolland's successes and failures as M&S boss
Marc Bolland is stepping down as boss of M&S in April after six years at the helm. Retail Week looks back at his key milestones.