All Retail Week articles in July 4 2014 – Page 2
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Analysis
Analysis: The top seven examples of mobile technology
As Starbucks emerges as a mobile leader, a new book by Forrester analysts spotlights the best developments in mobile customer experience.
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News
Cath Kidston international sales poised to outstrip UK
The British retailer predicts its overseas sales will overtake the UK this year as it prepares to open more stores in Asia and the Middle East.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: Why is having a customer retention strategy so important?
In a bid to attract new business, too many brands are forgetting their loyal followers.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: How should retailers approach merchandising in multichannel businesses?
We’re rethinking our merchandising processes as our business becomes increasingly multichannel. How should we approach this?
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News
Poundland to launch transactional website before end of year
Single price point retailer Poundland plans to launch its transactional website before the end of the year.
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Opinion
Comment: M&S’s reshuffle raises questions on succession
Marks & Spencer perhaps flagged the shape of things to come for retail more widely when it rejigged top management responsibilities this week.
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Opinion
Comment: John Lewis demonstrates that management basics remain essential
John Lewis’s 150th anniversary serves as a reminder of the importance of outstanding leadership, continuity and commitment to values at a time when the frequency of retail management changes is beginning to rival that of football managers.
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Opinion
Comment: Walgreens and Boots demonstrate importance of customer loyalty
Whether walking into a store anywhere across the globe or connecting online, it remains true that creating customer loyalty is at the heart of successful retail.
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Analysis
Poundland full-year figures: What the analysts say
Poundland has reported rising full-year sales and profits in its maiden prelim update since floating in March. Retail Week takes a look at the City reaction.
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News
1,000 Argos distribution centre workers prepare for 24-hour strike action
1,000 Argos distribution centre workers are to strike tomorrow over a change to their contracts that requires more flexible hours.
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Opinion
Blog: Engage and motivate staff using customer feedback
Location managers have a lot to think about – stock levels, shift scheduling, sales reports, hiring, training, filling in for missing staff, the list goes on.
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News
Drapers and Retail Week PayPal Etail Awards 2014 winners revealed
Ao.com, House of Fraser and Very took home the top gongs last night at the 2014 Drapers and Retail Week PayPal Etail Awards.
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News
Thorntons expects to hit profit targets as it agrees refinancing
Chocolatier Thorntons remains confident it will hit its profit targets for the year as it unveils a new refinancing agreement.
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News
Argos extends eBay tie-up to more sellers and 650 shops
Argos has extended its eBay click-and-collect offer to a wider product range and more stores.
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News
Poundland reveals rising sales and profits in maiden results update
Value retailer Poundland has reported rising full-year sales and profits in its maiden prelim update since floating in March.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's and Mothercare
Retail news round-up on July 3, 2014:M&S and Sainsbury’s face investor revolt over pay policies in boardroom, Mothercare recalls two sizes of luxury cot mattresses
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News
Hopes for La Senza sale fade in wake of second collapse in two years
Lingerie business La Senza is increasingly unlikely to be sold in its entirety as retailers look to snap up its best stores.
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News
Rough Trade picks Nottingham for first regional store
Rough Trade will expand its UK presence beyond London with the opening of stores, the first of which is scheduled for Nottingham this autumn.
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Opinion
Comment: Is Mothercare suitor Destination Maternity a heroic prince or a frog?
An overseas suitor offering to solve all a retailer’s financial woes sounds like a dream, but on closer inspection, the American retailer keen to buy Mothercare could be a frog rather than a prince.
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News
Mothercare: Destination Maternity bid "significantly undervalues" the business
Mothercare said that it rejected US retailer Destination Maternity’s offer for the company as it “significantly undervalued” the business.
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