All Retail Week articles in March 13 2015 – Page 2
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News
Net loss of UK stores triples as digital takes its toll on high streets
The net loss of stores almost tripled in 2014 as the high street continued to respond to competition from online and changing consumer demand.
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Retail bosses overwhelmingly back coalition as they fear a swing to the left
Retail chairmen overwhelmingly back the Coalition Government and have expressed fears of a swing to the left at the general election.
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Joules international sales almost double after US growth
Joules boss Tom Joule said the retailer’s international sales have almost doubled so far this year as it pushes ahead with its US expansion.
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Interview
Interview: Ray Kelvin and Lindsay Page on Ted Baker’s Retail Leader award
Ted Baker stands out from the crowd with its unique style. Retail Week hears from Ray Kelvin and Lindsay Page how they keep cutting a dash.
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Aldi and Waitrose crowned fastest-growing retailers in the UK
Grocers Aldi and Waitrose have been revealed as the fastest growing-retailers in the UK, according to new research.
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Swatch reveals plans for contactless payments to tackle Apple
Watchmaker Swatch is to introduce watches that allow customers to make contactless payments as it looks to take on tech companies Apple and Motorola.
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Luxdeco introduces personalised website for shoppers
Luxury furniture and homeware etailer Luxdeco.com has introduced personalisation across its website in order to make its shopping experience more convenient.
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Interview
Exclusive interview: House of Fraser’s new boss Nigel Oddy on international strategy
Three weeks into his new role, Nigel Oddy speaks to Retail Week in his first interview as chief executive at House of Fraser.
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News
Etail giant Alibaba snaps up $200m stake in Snapchat
Chinese etail giant Alibaba has bought a $200m (£133m) stake in popular messaging app Snapchat, according to reports.
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Supermarket sales volumes rise for third straight month
The volume of items purchased in supermarkets rose for the third consecutive month as falling prices encourage shoppers to buy more.
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John Lewis sales drop amid unpredictable weather and tough comparatives
John Lewis sales fell for the week to March 7 after the retailer was hit by unpredictable weather and struggled against tough comparatives.
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Poundland launches DIY range fronted by former TV star Tommy Walsh
Poundland has launched a DIY range in collaboration with Tommy Walsh, the former star of television show Ground Force.
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Breakfast Briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Poundland and Target
Retail news round-up on March 13, 2015: Morrisons receives £425m contribution from suppliers, Poundland launches DIY range and Target cuts 1,700 jobs.
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Breakfast Briefing: Retail news on Naked Wines, Tesco and BHS
Retail news round-up on March 16, 2015: Naked Wines considers stake sale or float; Nick Lansley quits Tesco Labs; and Sir Philip Green demands and new BHS owners agree to top up pension deficit.
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Interview
Interview: How Sainsbury’s will ride out a perfect storm
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe speaks exclusively to Retail Week about how the grocer is weathering torrid market conditions.
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Cartoon
Blower’s retail cartoon: Waitrose profits and bonuses hit
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on John Lewis Partnership’s profits being hit as the grocery price war rages on.
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Interview
Interview: Sir Ian Cheshire, winner of Outstanding Contribution award
Few have had such an impact on retail as the former Kingfisher boss. He tells Retail Week about his approach to retail and what’s next.
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Gallery
In pictures: Oracle Retail Week Awards 2015 party - gallery two
More guests enjoying the party after the Oracle Retail Week Awards 2015 on 12 March.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Dr Fleming pharmacy goes back to the future
Milan pharmacy Dr Fleming uses futuristic store design in an old-fashioned setting to create a truly unique in-store experience.
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Gallery
In pictures: Oracle Retail Week Awards 2015 party
Guests enjoying the Oracle Retail Week Awards 2015 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.