All articles by Leanne Carr – Page 7
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Card Factory appoints former Fenwick exec as chief information officer
Card Factory has appointed a former Fenwick executive as its new chief information officer.
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Selfridges opens world’s first permanent department store cinema
Selfridges has partnered with independent boutique cinema operator Olympic Studios and opened a cinema inside its Oxford Street store.
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Landsec appoints new chief executive
Landsec has appointed a new chief executive, set to start the role by summer 2020.
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Video
Watch: M&S unveils second Christmas advert
M&S has launched its second Christmas advert following “great customer and colleague response” to its first ‘Go Jumpers’ advert.
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Currys PC World unveils customer testing initiative
Currys PC World has launched an initiative to test the best tech on the market with the help of its customers.
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The Hut Group secures loan to invest in digital strategy
The Hut Group has secured millions of pounds worth of credit to invest in its online platform and build out its position as a digital leader in the beauty and wellness sector.
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Harvey Nichols co-chief operating officer departs after 35 years
Harvey Nichols co-chief operating officer Daniela Rinaldi is stepping down from her role after 35 years at the business.
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Office boss departs as COO steps up
Office chief executive Lorenzo Moretti has stepped down with immediate effect and will be succeeded by the shoe retailer’s chief operating officer.
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Missguided teams up with holiday comparison site
Missguided has joined forces with online holiday comparison site Icelolly.com to offer customers the chance to compare holidays alongside shopping for fashion items.
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Gallery
In pictures: Timberland makes ‘commitment to greener future’ with new store concept
Timberland has opened its first “purpose-led” flagship store in Europe on London’s Carnaby Street.
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Mulberry opens immersive store at Victoria Leeds
Mulberry is opening a new immersive store in the Victoria shopping centre in Leeds.
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Analysis
Analysis: Has AO.com short circuited in Europe?
As AO.com revealed its plans to close its business in the Netherlands following disappointing half-year results in Europe, Retail Week speaks to chief executive John Roberts about how he plans to fix the “mistakes” made in Europe to get the business back on track.
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Interview
How Farfetch and Browns’ boss is moulding the store of the future
Sipping a ’deconstructed’ cup of tea in a trendy café in Shoreditch, Browns chief executive and owner Farfetch’s chief brand officer Holli Rogers reminisces about the day Farfetch founder Jose Neves offered her the role – and some resistance that accompanied his plans.
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Dixons Carphone makes key hires to boost digital transformation
Dixons Carphone has appointed two roles to help boost the electrical retailer’s digital transformation.
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Gallery
In pictures: Former BHS store transformed in to UK’s biggest food hall
Market Halls has taken over part of the former BHS store on London’s Oxford Street to open its flagship venue – a 35,000 sq ft food hall.
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Gallery
In pictures: Vans opens new flagship in former Miss Selfridge
Vans has revealed its new flagship store on London’s Oxford Street formerly Miss Selfridge’s.
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Analysis
Analysis: Women on boards - how is retail doing?
Following a review of FTSE leadership gender balance, Retail Week looks at how the retail industry is faring.
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Analysis
From start-up space to art galleries: Four inventive examples of filling empty shops
With the number of high street vacancies soaring, Retail Week looks at the interesting tactics some landlords have used to fill empty units.
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Online sales during Black Friday will be lowest ever, says IMRG
IMRG has given its “lowest Black Friday forecast” for online sales ever ahead of the major discounting event.
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Global Fashion Group losses continue to narrow as sales rise
Global Fashion Group (GFG) posted an increase in sales during a “strong” third quarter.