All Retail Week articles in May 16 2014 – Page 2
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AnalysisIn the news: Walgreens chief executive Greg Wasson profiled
Greg Wasson, president and chief executive of US drugstore giant Walgreens, is preparing the company for one of the largest mergers in recent years.
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Infographic: Key figures from Marks & Spencer’s full-year results
As Marks & Spencer posted their full-year results today, we make sense of the results by highlighting some of the key figures.
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OpinionComment: Personalisation is big on the retail agenda
Across the industry, leading names are investing heavily in the analytics behind the vast reams of customer data being produced in an effort to drive personal one-to-one conversations with their customers.
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NewsSuperdrug chief Joey Wat departs as Savers boss takes the helm
Superdrug boss Joey Wat is leaving the health and beauty retailer and will be succeeded by Peter Macnab who leads its sister firm Savers.
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer full-year results: What the analysts say
Marks & Spencer posted a full-year pre-tax profit fall of 3.9% this morning. Retail Week highlights what the analysts say about today’s update.
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NewsGrazia magazine group buys fashion marketplace etailer
The Grazia magazine group has launched into the retail sector after buying online boutique fashion marketplace London-Boutiques.com.
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OpinionComment: Two years out of administration, is now the time right for Game to float?
Only a couple of years ago, entertainment specialist Game collapsed into administration.
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NewsTopps Tiles half-year profits soar helped by improving consumer confidence
Topps Tiles pre-tax profit soared from £4.7m to £8m in its half year to March 29 helped by improving consumer confidence.
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NewsShoe Zone to float on Friday as it confirms share price
Footwear retailer Shoe Zone has priced its shares at 160p, valuing the business at £80m, as it plans to list on AIM on Friday.
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NewsMarks & Spencer general merchandise sales hit by web launch as profits dip
Marks & Spencer full-year pre-tax profit dipped 3.9% and it warned general merchandise sales had faltered in its new financial year.
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Analysis
Analysis: Harnessing digital talent in a multichannel era
Training and retaining first-class ecommerce employees is one of the biggest challenges retailers face in today’s multichannel marketplace.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tracking shopper journeys across the multichannel landscape
Retailers in today’s multichannel landscape must track and analyse consumer data across multiple touchpoints to win loyalty through personalisation.
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AnalysisWalmart tests four schemes that could shape its future strategy
After a tempestuous fourth quarter, Walmart’s first-quarter results out last week were very much the lull after the storm.
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NewsClarks posts annual pre-tax profits up 5.5% to £119.8m
Clarks has unveiled a pre-tax profits rise of 5.5% to £119.8m for the year to January 2014, driven by strong back-to-school sales in the UK.
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NewsIn pictures: Clintons' operator unveils new premium greetings card fascia
Clintons operator Schurman Retail Group has launched a new premium greetings card fascia, Jolie Papier, in the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers draw the battle lines in the grocery price war
The relentless growth of discounters Aldi and Lidl has prompted other supermarkets to take action to retain and win custom.
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OpinionBlog: Homebase is making steps in the right direction with its new store format
As shoppers get more comfortable buying big ticket items online, home and DIY retailers must come up with ever more inventive ways to lure shoppers through their doors.
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NewsNext financial director David Keens to retire after 28 years
Next Group finance director David Keens has announced his plans to retire next March after 28 years at the retail giant.
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OpinionComment: Dixons and Carphone Warehouse earn a new lease of life
Dixons and Carphone Warehouse last week announced a merger deal to create Dixons Carphone, estimated to be worth £3.8 billion.
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NewsGame insists potential investors will not be spooked by 2012 administration
Game boss Martyn Gibbs has insisted would-be investors won’t be spooked by the retailer’s administration two years ago as it returns to the stock market.