All Retail Week articles in March 4 2016 – Page 3
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Opinion
Opinion: Radical thinking is needed to ensure town centre retailing thrives
Changes are coming. And if town centre retailing is to survive, a different approach will be needed in order for it to evolve.
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Opinion
Iceland's Malcolm Walker: Age brings wisdom, not complacency
No one will ever call me an old buffer because Iceland will always be an innovator and will constantly strive to do better.
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News
Retail Diary: Marble Arch gets FCUKed as retail stars light up M&S reunion
Marble Arch and other UK landmarks get FCUKed, retail stars light up an M&S reunion and the Sainsbury’s customer with a spring in her step.
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News
Ao.com on hunt for new chairman as Richard Rose prepares to stand down
Ao.com chairman Richard Rose is to stand down from the electricals etailer once it has found a successor.
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News
Whistles boss Jane Shepherdson hires KPMG to find new investors
Whistles chief executive Jane Shepherdson is on the hunt for a new investor for the fashion retailer, according to reports.
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News
Wickes full-year sales and profits rise as it 'gains market share'
Travis Perkins’ consumer division, which largely comprises Wickes, reported rising profits and sales for the full year.
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Opinion
Opinion: Retailers must heed warnings of structural revolution
Following predictions that 1 million retail jobs will be lost by 2025, the industry and Government must adapt – but time is of the essence.
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News
Ebay launches targeted advertising tool after Co-op pilot proves successful
EBay has launched a real-time targeted advertising tool for retailers after trialling the technology during The Great British Bake Off.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, Whistles and Sports Authority
Retail news round-up on March 3, 2016: Keith Hellawell to stay as Sports Direct's chairman, Whistles seeks new ownership and Sports Authority goes bankrupt.
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News
Sports Direct disappears from FTSE100 as Morrisons re-enters
Sports Direct has officially dropped out of the FTSE100, while grocery giant Morrisons has re-entered the index after a short absence.
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News
Missguided to launch mobile app with Tinder-style swiping functionality
Missguided is launching a shopping app next week that takes a cue from Tinder by incorporating a swiping feature for users.
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News
Opinion: Will Wesfarmers be cheered or jeered for Homebase boardroom cull?
It’s an audacious move but, when the dust settles, will Wesfarmers’ decision be judged a brave stroke of genius or a rash, arrogant manoeuvre?
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News
The Body Shop launches new loyalty scheme on redesigned mobile app
The Body Shop has redesigned its app to include a loyalty scheme as it refocuses its digital strategy to maximise mobile opportunities.
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Opinion
Opinion: What customers want on mobile – fast, simple and personal
Mobile shopping has been established as a mainstay in ecommerce – but are retailers’ apps and advertising making the most of the channel?
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Analysis
Start-up of the week: Shoppable video technology provider Smartzer
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Smartzer is in the spotlight.
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News
Homebase leadership team culled as new owner Wesfarmers swings the axe
Homebase’s leadership team has been cleared out by new owner Wesfarmers with a raft of directors set to leave, Retail Week understands.
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News
BrightHouse appoints Mark Lynch as operations director
BrightHouse has appointed Mark Lynch, who previously worked as director of supply chain for the retailer, as its new operations boss.
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News
Sports Direct set to drop out of FTSE100 while Morrisons could return
Sports Direct is expected to drop out of the FTSE100, while Morrisons could replace the under-fire retailer in the index.
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News
Steinhoff's Conforama tables rival bid for electricals retailer Darty
Steinhoff has crashed the party on another deal by lining up a rival bid by Conforama for UK-listed electricals retailer Darty.
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News
Poundland appoints ex-B&Q head as new boss as Jim McCarthy steps down
Poundland has unveiled a change at the top with long-serving boss Jim McCarthy to be replaced by former B&Q chief Kevin O’Byrne.