All Retail Week articles in May 11 2012 – Page 4
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OpinionComment: Catalogues make way for digital dominance
In the face of digital dominance should Argos change its business model?
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AnalysisSolving the supply chain dilemma
Should online and store stock be managed from one place, or is it best to separate the two? Rachael Revesz looks at developing a supply chain.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I challenge my IT provider to support my revenue?
How can I challenge my IT provider to support my revenue?
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AnalysisChoosing the right multichannel strategy
Consumers can interact with retailers in an increasing number of ways. But how do they actually do so, and what channels are proving the most popular?
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AnalysisMy retail life: Neal Slateford, Co-founder, Lovehoney
Neal Slateford, Co-founder of Lovehoney, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisHigh demand for multichannel skills
Multichannel skills are vital for retailers today. Claire Burke considers whether they should develop their skills in-house, or rely on external consultants.
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AnalysisPhoto developing services: What do retailers need to know?
The digitalisation of photography has hastened the demise of traditional processing methods and retailers are acting decisively to stay up to speed.
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NewsIceland to open frozen food stores in Iceland
Frozen food specialist Iceland is to launch in the country of the same name after striking a deal with Johannes Jonsson, the father of controversial former Baugur boss Jón Ásgeir Jóhannesson.
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OpinionGetting the most out of multichannel
What’s become clear about cross-channel retailing is that it’s no passing trend – it’s a fundamental change in the way retailers operate.
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NewsPrimark poaches M&S man for pivotal group sourcing role
Value fashion giant Primark has hired Marks & Spencer’s head of sourcing Garry Gordon.
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Analysis
Sites: Made Vs Harveys
Lynne Davidson, Managing director at TH_NK, shares her view of good and bad websites.
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AnalysisMorrisons invests in value to win shoppers
Like-for-likes have slipped for the first time in years as the battle on deals hots up, but Morrisons is sticking to its guns.
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AnalysisRetail Week report: Mobile payment
Retail Week’s new report on mobile payment examines why retailers are playing catch-up when it comes to enabling their customers to shop using their smartphones.
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Amazon to open first logistics centre in Spain
Etail giant Amazon plans to open its first logistics centre in Spain. The new hub – expected to go live within a few months – will be in San Fernando de Henares, close to Madrid. The initiative is intended to service growing demand from Spanish customers shopping at Amazon.es, which ...
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Best Buy chief marketing officer resigns
Consumer electronics specialist Best Buy has disclosed that chief marketing officer Barry Judge has resigned. Judge held the position since 2008 and is “leaving the company to explore the next chapter in his career”, Best Buy spokesman Greg Hitt said.The retailer declined to say who will replace Judge, stating that ...
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Revenue increase for pharmacy retailer CVS
Pharmacy retailer CVS’s revenues increased 19.9% to $30.8bn (£19bn) for the three months ended March 31. Revenues in the retail pharmacy segment, which operates drugstores, rose 9.9% to $16bn (£9.8bn) while total same-store sales climbed 8.4% as pharmacy sales grew 9.8% and front-store sales increased 5.3% on a same-store basis.Revenues ...
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NewsClinton Cards boss exits as WHSmith considers bid
The administrators of Clinton Cards have ousted chief executive Darcy Willson-Rymer, it is understood, and WHSmith may enter the fray for control of the retailer.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports bouyant sales
John Lewis reported a strong week with the weather and electricals sales playing in its favour.
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NewsDarren Shapland to replace Lord Harris as Carpetright boss
Carpetright’s founder and chief executive Lord Harris of Peckham is to step down from day to day running of the the retailer. He will become non-executive chairman.
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AnalysisProfile: Darren Shapland, Carpetright
The news that Darren Shapland is to take over from Lord Harris as Carpetright’s chief executive came as a surprise to some who assumed the founder’s son Martin was next in line for the throne at the floorings empire.