All Retail Week articles in March 14 2014 – Page 2
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News
Morrisons employee arrested as part of investigation into payroll data leak
A Morrisons employee has been arrested in the wake of a major breach of staff payroll data at the retailer.
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Oasis restructures buying and merchandising team
Oasis is restructuring its buying and merchandising team as it promotes buying boss Sarah Welsh to product director.
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February footfall drops 2.9% as shoppers reign in spending
Footfall fell 2.9% in February, down on the 1.6% rise in January, as shoppers reigned in spending after the Sales.
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Opinion
Blog: My-Wardrobe's try-before-you-buy scheme leaves me confused
When I was at school my friends would hassle their parents to buy a new frock or top from the catalogue. These big fat books stuffed with pages of clothes were a godsend to people who loved to shop, but couldn’t afford to pay for the goods that day.
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Opinion
Blog: DIY and garden retailers deserve a bit of sunshine this Easter
Garden and DIY retailers will be keeping their fingers crossed that this week’s clement weather continues to the all-important Easter trading period.
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Analysis
Innovation watch: Indian tailor Arvind encourages customers to take an active role
Fitch has designed a new flagship store for Indian textile manufacturer and tailor Arvind that places the customer firmly at the centre of the creative process.
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Opinion
Comment: Why luxury stores can be very dull
A deep-seated fear of upsetting the design applecart underpins a lesson in ennui in many luxury stores.
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News
Tesco trials pizza delivery and plots in-store fast food restaurant
Grocer Tesco has started delivering pizza from a south London store as part of a drive to connect with local communities.
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Ann Summers puts underwear brand Knickerbox up for sale
Ann Summers has hired KPMG to sell underwear brand Knickerbox with supermarkets and department stores leading the chase to buy the business.
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Primark to pay $12m in aid to Rana Plaza factory collapse victims
Primark will this week start making $12m compensation payments to victims of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Primark, Ann Summers, Tesco, Boohoo, Jimmy Choo and Alibaba
Retail news round-up on March 17, 2014: Primark to pay $!2m in aid to Rana Plaza factory collapse victims, Ann Summers puts Knickerbox up for sale, Tesco starts delivering pizzas from south London store and more.
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Gallery
Store gallery: The finest fit-out matches upmarket food at Ströck, Vienna
The ambience of Viennese upmarket food emporia Ströck is matched by an upmarket interior designed by JHP Design of London.
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Interview
Interview: Waterstones boss James Daunt turns over a new leaf
Since he was brought in to rescue Waterstones by its owner in 2011, James Daunt has made some tough decisions. So what’s the story behind his novel approach? By Nicola Harrison.
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Interview
Interview: Ray Kelvin speaks after Outstanding Contribution award
Ray Kelvin, the man behind Ted Baker, talks about winning the Outstanding Contribution to Retail Award and business he founded more than 25 years ago.
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News
Retail Week Live: Tim Steiner explains why Morrisons tied up with Ocado
Ocado boss Tim Steiner explains to Retail Week why Morrisons’ decision to use its intellectual property was the right decision for the Bradford based grocer.
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News
Retail Week Live: Omnichannel is dead, long live 'total retail', says futurologist
Omnichannel retail is outdated, tomorrow’s shoppers are all about “total retail”, according to trend forecaster The Future Laboratory.
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Opinion
Comment: Morrisons data theft – retailers urgently need to act on security
When Edward Snowden stole information from the National Security Agency, it came as a wake-up call to those whose business relies on the collection, storage and use of data
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News
Retail Week Live: The store is 'key' says Jigsaw boss Peter Ruis
Jigsaw chief executive Peter Ruis said bricks and mortar stores are key despite the growing importance of digital.
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News
Lord Myners slams Co-op governance as he unveils initial findings of review
Lord Myners has unveiled an update of his review of the Co-operative Group in which he hopes to achieve “radical reform of the Group Board”.
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Analysis
Video: Sofaworks' Neal the Sloth appears for return of Gogglebox
Sofaworks’ exclusive deal with Channel 4 sees Neal the Sloth appearing in idents for Gogglebox.