All Retail Week articles in January 9 2015 – Page 3
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Opinion
Retail surgery: How will digital technology change shopping in 2015?
Using digital technology to offer a tailored experience to shoppers is not necessarily a new trend, but it’s one that’s yet to reach its full potential.
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Analysis
Analysis: How Tesco boss Dave Lewis plans to turn around the business
This morning Dave Lewis posted Tesco’s Christmas trading and unveiled some first steps towards turning around the troubled giant.
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Opinion
Nick Bubb’s verdict: No jam for M&S today – maybe tomorrow?
Marks & Spencer continues to promise that things will soon get better for the struggling retailer, but somehow they never do.
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Analysis
Video: Takeaways from Marks & Spencer's Christmas trading update
Following Marks & Spencer’s Christmas update, Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald assesses the bellwether retailer’s performance.
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News
Sir Stuart Rose-backed Taggstar raises funding from VC firm Ariadne Capital
Real-time data tool Taggstar, which is backed by Sir Stuart Rose, has received £500,000 in funding from venture capital firm Ariadne Capital.
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News
Furniture Village appoints ombudsman chair Stephen McPartland MP to board
Furniture Village has appointed Stephen McPartland MP to its board to tap into his experience as chairman of The Furniture Ombudsman.
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News
Booths Christmas like-for-likes slip 0.8% in 'competitive market'
Upmarket northern grocer Booths has reported like-for-likes were down 0.8% over Christmas in a “highly competitive retail climate”.
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Analysis
Video: shoppers give their verdict on Tesco's price cuts
Tesco has slashed prices across branded products and the jury remains out as to whether the move will lure shoppers back from the discounters.
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News
Dune reports 'buoyant' Christmas as like-for-like sales increase 10.6%
Footwear retailer Dune has posted a “buoyant” Christmas, reporting a 10.6% jump in like-for-like sales over the six weeks ended January 3.
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Opinion
Comment: Tesco's boss has lived up to his Drastic Dave nickname
It’s always somewhat reassuring to see folk live up to their nicknames, and Drastic Dave has certainly delivered on that front.
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News
N Brown chief financial officer Dean Moore to step down
N Brown has revealed that chief financial officer Dean Moore will step down from his role after 11 years to pursue other interests.
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News
Marks & Spencer third-quarter results: What the analysts say
Marks & Spencer delivered a poor Christmas trading performance after a warm autumn and fulfilment troubles. Here’s the analysts’ view.
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News
Dunelm second-quarter like-for-like sales increase 4.2%
Homewares retailer Dunelm reported a 4.2% increase in like-for-like sales over the second quarter after seeing growth in its online business.
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News
Blue Inc reports 2.8% rise in like-for-likes over Christmas
Young fashion retailer Blue Inc has recorded a 2.8% rise in like-for-like sales over the Christmas period.
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News
Comment: Dave Lewis will take decisive action at Tesco
You would be hard pressed to think of a retailer that had focused on cost as much as market leader Tesco, says Steve Dresser.
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News
M&S boss Bolland: no turning back from Black Friday
Black Friday is here to stay and retailers must get used to it, Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland believes.
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News
Ted Baker reports strong Christmas after remaining steadfast on price
Premium fashion brand Ted Baker has reported retail sales up 22.8% in the 8 weeks to January 3 after avoiding promotions before Christmas.
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News
Marks & Spencer sales hit by warm autumn and online delivery woes
Marks & Spencer has delivered a poor Christmas trading performance after the warm autumn and fulfilment troubles hit womenswear sales.
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News
Tesco unveils improved trading and hires Matt Davies as UK boss
Tesco has improved performance over Christmas, unveiled the appointment of Halfords boss Matt Davies and is to close its Cheshunt headquarters.
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News
The Entertainer's Christmas sales jump as use of click-and-collect surges
The Entertainer has recorded a jump in Christmas sales on the back of strong online growth as shoppers turned to its click-and-collect service.