All Retail Week articles in July 25 2014 – Page 4
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News
Infographic: Smartphones lead the way in online grocery retail searches
Grocery shoppers are turning to smartphones ahead of tablets in the shift towards mobile technology, according to data collected by the BRC and Google in the second quarter of 2014.
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Video: Channel 4's Dispatches investigates supermarket price wars
The fierce supermarket price war, triggered by the rise of discounters Aldi and Lidl, is to be highlighted in a TV documentary tonight.
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Net-a-Porter boss Mark Sebba to retire after 11 years at the etailer
Net-a-Porter boss Mark Sebba has revealed he is set to retire, ending more than a decade at the luxury online retailer.
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Analysis
Start-up of the week: Clear Returns
The retail technology industry is full of small, fast-growth technology companies that could help retailers solve some of the challenges and problems of a multichannel world. Retail Week is highlighting some of the best.
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News
New measures to crack down on pre-pack administration deals
Pre-pack administration, which lets bosses of struggling firms wipe debt by going into administration and still trading, may be banned.
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English councils propose 'Tesco tax' on large supermarkets
A group of councils is formally asking the Government for powers to tax supermarkets in a bid to boost local economies.
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Topshop to launch on Asos's European ecommerce rival Zalando
British brands Topshop and Topman will launch on fashion website Zalando in September as part of their European expansion drive.
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Sports Direct to launch in-store gyms
Sports Direct will open three in-store gyms this year ahead of launching its own standalone chain.
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Opinion
Comment: The rationale for the summer lull is a curious one
The idea of doing the right thing at the right time is still something that seems to elude the great bulk of retailers.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Conviviality Retail uncorks a new offer
Conviviality, the group that owns Wine Rack and Bargain Booze is raising its in-store game. Retail Week talks to Conviviality boss Diana Hunter.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Mr Arkwright’s Tool Emporium celebrates a bygone age
Mr Awkright’s Tool Emporium has opened in central Leeds and uses shoppers nostalgia to its advantage with its throwback store design.
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B&M reports first-quarter like-for-like sales rise of 6%
Newly floated value retailer B&M has posted strong first-quarter sales growth and said that full-year guidance is in line with expectations.
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Argos cuts or freezes 10,000 prices as it unveils autumn/winter range
Multichannel retailer Argos launched its autumn/winter range on Saturday, featuring 43,000 products.
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Surge in searches shows grocery shoppers turning to mobile technology
Grocery shoppers are increasingly making use of mobile technology as they plan shopping, evidenced by a surge in search volumes during the second quarter of 2014.
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Mothercare finance boss Matt Smith to leave for Debenhams
Department group Debenhams has named Matt Smith as chief financial officer.
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Destination Maternity reveals it will not bid for Mothercare
Destination Maternity has revealed it does not intend to make an offer for the UK mother and baby retailer Mothercare.
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Analysis
Analysis: M&S' new IT director Carl Dawson's To Do List
M&S poached Tesco’s Carl Dawson to become its new IT director. Retail Week looks at what he needs to focus on in his new role.
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Analysis
Analysis: Is it time for Amazon to focus on making money?
Amazon’s shares fell 10% last night, following news of its second quarter loss. Retail Week asks if it is time for Amazon to start focusing on profits?
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Mothercare chief financial officer Matt Smith resigns
Mothercare chief financial officer Matt Smith has resigned from his role at the maternity retailer.
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Sainsbury’s shares jump 4% on Qatari bid speculation
Sainsbury’s shares have risen 4%, amid a resurgence of market speculation that the supermarket’s biggest investor, the Qatar Investment Authority, is considering another bid.