All Retail Week articles in May 15 2015 – Page 3
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Gallery
Store gallery: Sofa Workshop unveils compact test store in Westfield
Sofa retailer Sofa Workshop has seen tough times, but now it’s sitting pretty. John Ryan talks to managing director Ian McGuffog about its latest format.
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News
Breakfast Briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, supermarket pricing probe and Target
Retail news round-up on May 21, 2015: John Lewis plans shop-in-shop, Which? reveals more details of grocery probe, Target sees 52% jump in Q1 profits
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Analysis
How Marks & Spencer plans to ensure continued profit momentum
After revealing a healthy lift in full-year profits, Retail Week looks at how M&S plans to continue the momentum.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Coop's gothic travel interior at Copenhagen's Central Station
Designed by CADA and Republica, Danish Coop’s Central Station store in Copenhagen brings a Corinthian flourish to convenience retail.
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News
John Lewis online boss warns of Black Friday 'reputational damage'
John Lewis’s online boss believes Black Friday could inflict “reputational damage” on retailers if they fail to learn lessons from last year’s event.
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News
M&S boss: I’m happy with health of the business, but still more to do
Marks & Spencer’s boss Marc Bolland believes it still has plenty to do as part of its turnaround, but said he is “enjoying” the challenge.
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News
Interview: Charles Tyrwhitt founder Nick Wheeler on succeeding in menswear
Charles Tyrwhitt founder Nick Wheeler reveals his thoughts on the direction of the menswear retailer, service and men’s shopping habits.
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Cartoon
Blower’s retail cartoon: Marks & Spencer's first profit rise in four years
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on the 6.1% increase in Marks & Spencer’s full-year pre-tax profit.
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News
WhatsApp considers allowing businesses to message users on app
Facebook-owned Whatsapp is considering allowing businesses to use its platform to contact users in a move that could open up new marketing channels to retailers.
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Analysis
Animated analysis: Marks & Spencer's full-year results in numbers
Watch a quick guide to the most important numbers from Marks & Spencer’s full-year 2014/15 financial results.
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Analysis
Watch: The key takeaways from Marks & Spencer's full-year results
Marks & Spencer reported a rise in profits but general merchandise slipped; here is the key information from its results.
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Opinion
Blog: Helping sports retailers achieve their supply chain goals
As the end of the football season approaches, sports retailers already need to consider their supply chains ready for next season.
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News
Burberry full-year profits rise but profit guidance for next year lowered
Burberry has posted a rise in underlying pre-tax profits but has lowered its profit guidance for next year due to foreign exchange movements.
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News
Marks & Spencer profits grow but fashion remains challenging
Marks & Spencer has reported its first profit rise in four years but posted disappointing results in fashion, blaming the warm autumn.
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News
Breakfast Briefing: Retail news on Scotland, Walmart and Which?
Retail news round-up on May 20, 2015: Scottish retail sales down, Walmart’s first-quarter profits slump, Which? accuses grocers still misleading shoppers, and more.
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Opinion
Many retailers still only pay lip service to true customer service
Are customer at the heart of all you do? Lots of retailers have this in their mission statement but only pay lip service to it.
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Video
Watch: HMV's long and winding road to recovery in 60 seconds
From administration to reporting a profit and expanding its estate, Short Cuts explores the ups and downs of HMV’s retail journey.
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News
Alibaba launches QR-style codes to crackdown on sale of fake goods
Alibaba has launched QR-style codes that are designed to help prevent counterfeit goods being sold on its websites.
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News
Austin Reed Group still has legs if it can nail online and multichannel, says analyst
Struggling retailer Austin Reed Group is expected to see some “green shoots” soon as it focuses on a turnaround, according to an analyst.
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Interview
Interview: Laura Ashley's Kaloyirou discusses the retailer's flower power
Retail Week speaks to Laura Ashley joint chief operating officer Nick Kaloyirou about the retailer’s journey and how it plans to continue growth.