All Retail Week articles in July 18 2014
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsSainsbury's names first two Netto stores in Leeds and Manchester
Sainsbury’s has named its first two Netto locations. They will be in Moortown, Leeds, and Heaton Park in Manchester.
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OpinionComment: Aldi and Lidl’s discounting is no new phenomenon
The fervour surrounding Aldi and Lidl’s discounting belies the longstanding tradition of discounters in the UK retail market.
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NewsFashion price tracker: Weekly womenswear data
Keep track of womenswear retailers’ average online price per item and percentage of products on markdown, from the week ending July 11.
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NewsInflation records sharp increase to 1.9% in June
Inflation has jumped sharply to 1.9% in the year to June from 1.5% in May, driven by clothing price rises.
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OpinionComment: A retail finance director’s remit goes beyond numbers
Marks and Spencer and Tesco demonstrate that the role of the modern CFO does not stop at finance but extends into every aspect of retail.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco's digital screen, food promotion and the plastic bag charge
Retail news round-up on July 16, 2014: Tesco introduces screen technology, Charge for bags may be increased, NFU slams Tesco.
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NewsKiddicare's stores to close as ex-Jessops director takes the helm
Kiddicare’s physical stores are “highly likely” to be shuttered under new owner Endless, which has appointed a former Jessops director to run the business.
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NewsSports Direct's Mike Ashley withdraws from new bonus scheme
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has withdrawn from the Bonus Share Scheme this month, following pressure from the City.
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NewsSainsbury’s AGM welcomes rival Philip Clarke in name only
At Justin King’s final AGM last week a questions came from one of the grocer’s shareholders, who shared his name with Tesco boss Philip Clarke.
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NewsHobbs appoints John Lewis's Meg Lustman as chief executive
Womenswear retailer Hobbs has hired John Lewis fashion buying director Meg Lustman as chief executive, filling the role left vacant by Nicky Dulieu.
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NewsMap: Kiddicare stores set to close
Kiddicare’s shops are likely to close as new owner Endless seeks to restructure the business.
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AnalysisCarphone Warehouse in talks with Three about own-brand mobile service
Carphone Warehouse is in talks with telecoms firm Three about launching own-brand mobile services for connected devices, it is understood.
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NewsLa Senza's administrator PwC closes six stores
La Senza’s administrator, PwC, has closed six stores out of its 55-strong estate in the UK.
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NewsArgos unveils top 13 Christmas toys as technology vies with classics
Argos predicts traditional toys will go head-to-head with their high-tech counterparts as it unveils its predictions for the top 13 Christmas toys.
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AnalysisApple's store design trademark: What do retailers need to know?
In a landmark decision, the European Court of Justice ruled that the layout of Apple’s retail stores may be registered as a trademark. Retail Week looks at the implications.
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AnalysisKiddicare sale: Expert opinion on how Endless can turn around the business
As Endless acquires Kiddicare from Morrisons for £2m, we ask four experts what the new owner should do to turn around the business.
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AnalysisIn the news: Kiddicare's new boss Chris Yates profiled
Kiddicare boss Chris Yates is no stranger to turning around a struggling retailer but his new role is unlikely to be child’s play.
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OpinionComment: Kiddicare can succeed again under new ownership
Kiddicare’s success relies on the retailer re-engaging with parents whose love of the business was once at the heart of its proposition.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why did M&S’s new website fail to click into place?
Marks & Spencer’s relaunched website suffered a sales decline – could the retailer have succeeded with greater attention to customer needs?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers and shopping centres join forces for new apprenticeship
The BCSC Educational Trust and the National Skills Academy for Retail have teamed up with Primark and Hammerson to launch a new apprenticeship. Retail Week takes a look at the project.