All Retail Week articles in January 9 2015 – Page 2
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News
NRF: Harrods to focus on gamification after being 'undeterred' by mixed results
Harrods will continue to invest in gamification despite mixed results last year as it seeks to tap into a younger audience through digital content.
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The Hut Group to invest £100m in a new Warrington distribution centre
Online retailer The Hut Group plans to invest more than £100m in a new distribution centre in Warrington over the next three years.
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Neiman Marcus installs in-store interactive retail tables
US department store operator Neiman Marcus has partnered with tech firm T1Visions to install interactive retail tables in three of its stores.
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Harrods gives its windows a makeover with beauty brands takeover
Some of the world’s biggest beauty brands have taken over the windows at Harrods’ London store as it looks to boost its beauty credentials.
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Matalan sales slip over Christmas but boss confident on full-year results
Fashion and homewares retailer Matalan’s total sales fell 1.7% over the five weeks to January 3 but it still expects full-year growth.
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Analysis
Analysis: Bank and USC woes highlight challenges young-fashion sector faces
2015 is shaping up to be a bad year for young-fashion retailers after Bank’s collapse on Wednesday and USC poised to appoint administrators.
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Lidl unveils line of Scottish Highlandwear for Burns Night
Lidl plans to release a range of traditional Scottish Highlandwear on January 15 to help customers celebrate this year’s Burns Night.
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Morrisons revealed as lead sponsor of Great Run series
Morrisons has become the title sponsor of the Great Run series, which includes major road running event the Great North Run.
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Wet Seal closes 338 stores and could seek bankruptcy protection
US fashion retailer Wet Seal closed 338 of its stores this week, resulting in the termination of 3,695 full and part-time roles.
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Tesco downgraded to junk status by credit ratings agency
Credit ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded its rating on Tesco, forecasting the grocer will continue to be rocked by a competitive market.
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Dick's Sporting Goods rumoured to be in talks to go private
US retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods is reportedly holding early-stage conversations with a number of buyout firms about going private.
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American Apparel strengthens its sexual harassment rules
American Apparel has strengthened rules to prevent sexual harassment among employees after firing controversial founder Dov Charney.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Decathlon picks up the pace with Croydon store opening
Decathlon is embarking on an opening spree to treble its UK store tally in three years. Retail Week visits the new branch in Croydon.
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Interview
Q&A: GameStop international boss on Zing Pop Culture and reopening UK shops
GameStop international executive vice-president Michael Mauler, a speaker at Retail Week Live, discusses the gaming retailer’s strategy.
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Opinion
Comment: Does Bank’s administration preface a year of consolidation?
Barely a week into 2015 and Bank has already gone into administration, setting a dour tone for what will be a trying year for retail.
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News
Strong start for Dreams and Oak Furniture Land in January Sales
Furniture retailers’ January Sales have got off to an encouraging start as they carry the momentum they built up last year into 2015.
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Opinion
Comment: Black Friday showed us that investing in fulfilment is critical
Retailers that prioritise omnichannel fulfilment will be better equipped to deal with peaks in trading that events such as Black Friday bring.
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News
Zalando attempts to boldly go where no shoe has gone before
Zalando tries (and fails) to send a shoe to space, Ikea settles down in a Russian cinema and Currys ramps up for Black Friday 2015.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Happy Socks opens first UK standalone store in Covent Garden
Swedish retailer Happy Socks has opened its first standalone UK store in Covent Garden, using bold store design to make an impact.
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Cartoon
Blower’s retail cartoon: John Lewis and Next are retail’s Christmas stars
Retail Week’s cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on John Lewis and Next being retail’s big winners over the festive period.