All Retail Week articles in March 18 2011 – Page 2
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NewsTesco.com R&D head says contactless payments are not ready for retail
Head of research and development at Tesco.com Nick Lansley says near field communication (NFC), the technology behind contactless payments, needs to mature before it will be useful for retailers.
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NewsA mobile-optimised site is a must
Google’s retail, technology and business markets director Peter Fitzgerald told delegates at day two of Retail Week Conference that a mobile-optimised website should be their top priority for investment.
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Customer service key for high street retailers
There’s more to high street retailing than distribution and if you don’t offer customer service you may not succeed.
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GalleryRose: Entering the 21st century
Sir Stuart Rose will be remembered for creating the internal climate of change he created that enabled a massive store portfolio to be transformed. John Ryan charts what took place
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NewsAll Saints ‘on the brink’ of winning new investment
The future of All Saints was in the balance as Retail Week went to press.
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InterviewInterview: Leahy - All in a day’s work
Sir Terry Leahy’s legacy at Tesco is formidable. He invented Clubcard, took the grocer into non-food and online, and propelled it to become one of the world’s leading retailers. In an exclusive interview, Tim Danaher speaks to the man who changed the face of retailing.
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NewsManagement behind deal for Allied Carpets
Allied Carpets operations director Dean Weston is understood to have led Savana Trading’s purchase of the retailer, which was completed on Monday.
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OpinionTwo all-time retail greats
At the Oracle Retail Week Awards 2011, we recognised the careers of Sir Terry Leahy and Sir Stuart Rose, and this special coverage is dedicated to celebrating their remarkable achievements in this industry.
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NewsAlworths meeting in bid to secure business’ future
Alworths, the ‘son of Woolworths’ chain launched by a former Woolworths director, was due to meet with financial adviser Leonard Curtis to discuss its future as Retail Week went to press.
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NewsArgos to drive engagement with TV channel
Catalogue store group Argos is to launch a digital TV home shopping channel this summer.
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NewsAsda set to open its first high street supermarket without car parking
Asda is to open its first high street supermarket without car parking as it seeks to ramp up expansion.
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NewsLighting specialist Ryness deemed ‘attractive asset’ as it goes up for sale
Ryness Lighting & Electrical has been put up for sale by its private equity owner Epic.
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OpinionRetail surgery: When is the best time to send an email marketing message so that it gets the best response?
When is the best time to send an email marketing message so that it gets the best response?
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OpinionRetail surgery: What are the main differences between ERP and Best of Breed supply chain solutions?
I need to replace my current supply chain system, but don’t know whether to select an ERP or a Best of Breed application. What are the main differences between the two solutions?
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NewsInditex to push lesser known brands in UK
Spanish fashion giant Inditex plans to roll out its lesser-known brands including Pull and Bear and Bershka across the UK this year.
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NewsPoor weather conditions hit Flying Brands’ profit
Multichannel retailer Flying Brands reported a fall in full-year group pre-tax profit as poor weather hampered its core gardening and flowers business during crucial trading periods.
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NewsRetailers and brands count cost of devastating Japan earthquake
Retailers and luxury brands are taking a hit in Japan following the tragic earthquake and tsunami that has killed thousands of people and rocked the country.
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GalleryC&A São Paulo, Brazil
C&A in the UK - until its disappearance at the beginning of the last decade - was one of those stores you didn’t really visit for store ambience.