All Retail Week articles in March 28 2014
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsFebruary inflation falls to 1.7% as prices rises ease in fashion
Inflation fell to 1.7% in February from 1.9% in January after downward pressure from clothing, transport and energy bills.
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NewsUPDATED: Albemarle & Bond appoints PwC as administrator
Pawnbroker Albemarle & Bond has appointed PwC as its administrator after lenders rejected its rescue plan.
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NewsHobbs launches in the US with Bloomingdale's tie-up
Hobbs has launched in the US after joining forces with department store group Bloomingdaleâs.
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NewsVisa grows V.me digital wallet scheme as payment providers sign up
Visa has partnered with 15 European payment service providers for its V.me digital wallet service as builds its digital wallet infrastructure.
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NewsRetail sales growth slows in March but retailers forecast stronger April
Sales growth slowed in March but retailers expect Motherâs Day and Easter to give April sales a boost.
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Opinion
Comment: Top 8 Twitter-savvy retailers
Twitter celebrated its eighth birthday last week â so what does the future have in store for the social media âfadâ that has taken over?
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GalleryIn pictures: Accessorize's Liverpool Street store refit
Monsoon Accessorize plans to refit 10 Accessorize stores this year as part of boss John Browettâs four-year strategy.
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OpinionComment: Kingfisher must nail its UK offer to stay the market leader
While Kingfisherâs full-year results shows its UK business has bounced back, this growth was driven by its trade offer.
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NewsAsda cuts 200 jobs at corporate office and George headquarters
Asda is to cut 150 jobs at its Leeds headquarters and 50 at the Lutterworth offices of its George fashion business.
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OpinionComment: Move fast and break things in innovation
During this monthâs Retail Week Live I found myself mentally reciting Mark Zuckerbergâs favourite and famous slogan - âMove Fast & Break Thingsâ as I encountered a never ending stream of innovation in the retail space.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Marks & Spencerâs latest starry ad enough to win back shoppers?
The photographerâs Annie Leibovitz. The models are a mix of successful, inspirational and well-known faces from actress Emma Thompson to Baroness Lawrence, the mother of murdered teenager Stephen.
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NewsPotential partners already lining up for B&Q China, says Cheshire
Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire has said firms have already expressed interest in partnering with the groupâs B&Q China business.
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NewsTed Baker rolls out new IT system to support international growth
Ted Baker has signed a deal with Microsoft Dynamics AX to roll out new IT systems which are designed to support the brandâs global growth plans.
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NewsAsda wins ASA complaint against rival Aldi's Swap and Save ad campaign
A complaint by Asda about Aldiâs Swap and Save ad campaign has been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), after the advertising watchdog found that the ad was misleading.
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NewsMoss Bros reports an increase in full-year sales and profits
Menâs formalwear specialist Moss Bros has reported a rise in full-year profits and sales and a strong start to the new financial year.
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NewsPets at Home appoints former Britvic boss as a non-executive director
Pet specialist retailer Pets at Home has appointed former Britvic chief executive Paul Moody to the board as a non-executive director.
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NewsCarpetright warns on profits as it hires former Dreams boss
Carpetright issued a profits warning as the housing market pick-up failed to boost sales as it hires former Dreams boss Nick Worthington.
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NewsAlliance Boots and Walgreens first half 'synergies' exceed expectations
Alliance Bootsâ tie-up with Walgreens created savings above expectations of $236m (ÂŁ143m) in the six months to February 28, 2014.
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NewsTesco introduces New York style deli into Osterley store
Tesco is introducing a New York style deli-diner into its Osterley shop as part of its drive to develop compelling eating experiences in store.
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AnalysisCarpetright's profit warning: What the analysts say
Carpetright issued a profits warning today. The City debates whether this is illustrative of a tough market or a Carpetright specific problem.