All Retail Week articles in March 15 2013
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsBedtime story of Dreamsâ original sale
Dreamsâ founder and former chief executive Mike Clare might have been disappointed to have lost out on buying back the beds and furniture retailer - that he sold in 2008 - last week.
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OpinionComment: & Other Stories - the next big thing in fashion retail?
Last week saw the global debut of & Other Stories, a new fashion format from H&M, and there was a lot of excitement.
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OpinionComment: How social media and mobile have changed attitudes to privacy
When it comes to softening up shoppers and making them more comfortable sharing personal information with retailers, nothing has done a better job than social media sites.
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OpinionComment: How the economic climate is influencing CEO career moves
Against the context of a continuing tough trading environment, the UK high street saw almost one shop close every hour in 2012.
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AnalysisInfographic: Consumers' experience of online crime
Research released by Deloitte today revealed 4.6 million consumers in the UK had fallen victim to cyber crime and 88% of those surveyed thought it was the responsibility of the companies that collect their data to keep it secure.
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NewsSuperdrug to roll out Wi-Fi and interactive in-store radio
Superdrug is launching free Wi-Fi in all stores as it introduces interactive in-store radio to strengthen its customer engagement.
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NewsRiver Island uses image recognition technology in Rihanna campaign
River Island is using image recognition technology to boost its marketing material for its new Rihanna for River Island collection.
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NewsVince Cable to unveil retail growth plan at Retail Week Live
Business secretary Vince Cable is set to give a keynote address at the Retail Week Live conference on Wednesday where he is expected to unveil the Governmentâs international growth plan for UK retail.
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NewsGA Europe's footwear retailer Shoon to acquire Jane Shilton
Shoe retailer Shoon, owned by restructuring specialist GA Europe, is set to buy Jane Shiltonâs footwear brand.
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AnalysisSites: Feel Unique Vs Cheap Smells
Daniel Zeff, chief executive at creative content agency Evidently, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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NewsMajestic Wine to relaunch website with personalised ranges
Wine warehouse Majestic Wine is to relaunch its UK website to feature localised ranges and improved customer recommendations this summer after hiring multichannel consultant Javelin Group.
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NewsAsda in talks to buy bust HMV
Supermarket giant Asda is in talks with HMVâs administrator to save the collapsed entertainment retailer, according to reports.
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NewsJohn Lewis demands rebate from suppliers
John Lewis has been accused of âabusingâ its suppliers for demanding a rebate from them despite sales of their products rising.
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NewsGrocers fall 'woefully short' in managing supply chains, study shows
Supermarkets must communicate the importance of supply chains to avoid another horse meat scandal after they fell âwoefully shortâ, according to a new survey.
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NewsJohn Lewis to trial ÂŁ2m 'little Waitrose' food offer
John Lewis is to introduce a food offer in its Watford shop enabling customers to stock up on Waitrose products whilst shopping the department store.
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NewsFeather & Black boss Adam Black steps down
Beds retailer Feather & Blackâs managing director Adam Black has stepped down to âpursue other opportunitiesâ leaving the retailer without either of its founders.
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NewsHalfords appoints Pets at Home's Rob Swyer as its retail director
Halfords has poached Pets at Home business development director Rob Swyer, who follows his former boss Matt Davies to the car parts and bikes retailer.
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OpinionComment: In defence of private equity
Despite the spate of negative comments about private equity and retail recently, it is worth remembering a few points in private equityâs defence.
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NewsKingfisher names Andrew Livingston as new Screwfix boss
B&Q owner Kingfisher has named Andrew Livingston as the chief executive of its Screwfix trade business.
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NewsEbooks added to inflation 'shopping basket' for first time
Ebooks, blueberries and continental deli meat have been added to the Office for National Statisticsâ inflation âshopping basketâ for 2013, reflecting the change in shopping trends.