All Retail Week articles in May 10 2013 – Page 3
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NewsTesco trials new model driven by shopper buying power
Tesco is trialing an innovative consumer buying model which will allow its shoppers to use social media to bring down the price of products.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Sainsbury’s banking acquisition mean for the retailer?
Sainsbury’s today reported it is to acquire the 50% of its shareholding in Sainsbury’s Bank it did not own from Lloyds Banking Group for £248m. Retail Week looks at the implications.
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AnalysisTimeline: Morrisons and Ocado’s histories in parallel
As Morrisons and Ocado agree a 25-year partnership to aid Morrisons’ launch of online grocery next year, Retail Week looks at the development of the companies since Ocado entered the competitive UK grocery market.
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NewsSainsbury's invests in digital initiatives as it drives omnichannel strategy
Sainsbury’s is to step up its investment in digital initiatives as it seeks to position the business for an omnichannel future.
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AnalysisSainsbury's: Chairman David Tyler on Justin King's future at the grocer
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King and chairman David Tyler today brushed off speculation about King’s future at the grocer amid rumours that the company has hired headhunters to search for his replacement.
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NewsMarks and Spencer appoints Next director Jo Jenkins to replace 'Knicker Queen'
Marks and Spencer has appointed Next director Jo Jenkins to the critical role of director of lingerie and beauty, replacing ‘Knicker Queen’ Janie Schaffer who quit the retailer last month.
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NewsArgos launches £15,000 personal loan service
Argos has launched a loan enabling customers to borrow up to £15,000 as it grows its financial services offer.
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NewsConsumers to be given more protection as Government announces Bill of Rights
Consumers will be given greater protection and clearer legal rights to refunds under a new Consumer Bill of Rights, announced by the Queen in Parliament today.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Selfridges’ quest for excellence in multichannel
The retailer has embarked on a range of multichannel initiatives. Rebecca Thomson speaks to the man driving change, Simon Forster.
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Costco wins approval to construct first unit in Queensland
The retailer plans a 150,000 sq ft store, including a petrol station, at North Lakes, north of Brisbane. Costco Australia managing director Patrick Noone said: “We are looking at two or three more sites already as a follow-on.”The new store could open in early 2014. At present Costco operates three ...
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NewsAurora Fashions outsources property function to Harper Dennis Hobbs
Fashion businesses Aurora Fashions and Karen Millen have outsourced their property functions to agent Harper Dennis Hobbs.
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NewsEU reaches out to retailers as fire kills eight in Bangladesh factory
Eight people have died in another garment factory accident in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka, just two weeks after the collapse of a building which has so far killed more than 900 people.
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OpinionComment: Retail strategy is being overtaken by tactics
Remember when business was all about making a profit, and strategy was the plan to achieve that?
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Coles group calls for investigation into wholesale pricing
Coles Group and Woolworths are unhappy with charges from multinational FMCG companies. The retailers claim Australian grocers are charged more than their international peers for the same products.Coles has called for an independent investigation into wholesale pricing stating that higher prices - supposedly justified by shipping distance, higher costs and ...
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NewsWaitrose shrugs off southern image as northern sales outpace south
Grocer Waitrose steals market share from rivals as its northern stores perform better than southern shops.
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AnalysisOnline retail in Russia: What do retailers need to know?
Asos has launched its Russian website and the online market there is expected to double by 2020.
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NewsMorrisons like-for-likes dip 1.8% as Ocado talks continue
Morrisons like-for-likes dipped 1.8% in its first quarter as discussions to partner with Ocado to kick-start its online push continue.
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NewsSuperGroup like-for-likes up 5% in fourth quarter as it hits expansion trail
SuperGroup sales soared 15.3% over its fourth quarter and retail like-for-likes advanced 5% as it prepares to start a store opening spree.
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NewsMarks & Spencer pledges 'market-leading' online options
Marks & Spencer aims to set new standards in ecommerce from a customer point of view as it enhances its supply chain capabilities.
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AnalysisMorrisons first quarter: What the analysts say
Morrisons today reported a 1.8% fall in first quarter like-for-likes but remained tight-lipped on a potential tie up with Ocado, Retail Week summarises the City’s reaction to the update.