All Retail Week articles in May 29 2015 – Page 3
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GalleryStore gallery: Tapi's Tooting debut is a carpet store with a difference
Tapi is the first in a chain of stores aimed at offering something new for the mid-market. John Ryan visits and talks to boss Martin Harris.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, M&S and Mike Ashley
Retail news round-up on June 1, 2015: Morrisons braced for shareholder revolt, M&S’ biggest private investor sells shares, Mike Ashley launches discount store and more.
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NewsMike Ashley enters discount sector with launch of Mega Value store
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has launched a discount store as he makes his first foray into the general merchandising and discounting sector.
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NewsShop Direct closes Woolworths site as brand name sell-off speculation begins
Retail group Shop Direct is closing its Woolworths website in a move that could pave the way for a sell-off of the brand name.
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NewsMorrisons faces shareholder protest after Dalton Philips' £3m payout
Morrisons is braced for a shareholder protest over the £3m payout received by the grocer’s former chief executive, Dalton Philips.
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OpinionComment: Discount dominance of British high streets is here to stay
There are plenty of people who complain about the composition of our high streets, but as shoppers we reap what we sow.
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NewsHarvey Nichols’ first loyalty scheme to use app rather than card
Department store Harvey Nichols has decided to use an app for its first loyalty scheme, as opposed to the traditional loyalty card.
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NewsDublin department store Arnotts bought by Fitzwilliam Finance Partners
The battle for Irish department store Arnotts has come to an end after Fitzwilliam Finance Partners acquired its rival Apollo’s 50% stake.
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OpinionComment: Retailer know-how can benefit any business
Retailers should be shouting about their customer service skills, which are in demand across multiple sectors of business.
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NewsSnow & Rock Group sold to Cotswold Outdoor owner AS Adventure Group
AS Adventure Group has stepped up its interest in UK retail by snapping up the Snow & Rock Group from LGV Capital for an undisclosed sum.
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OpinionBlog: Helping SMEs to take on the world with international delivery
SMEs are gaining in significance in the retail world, but international delivery is a must to remain competitive, explains Hermes’ Martijn de Lange.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What can retailers do to survive the currency crisis?
Retailers with an overseas presence are being hit by currency fluctuations, but there are several ways they can mitigate the effects.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Lidl figures show Schwarz Group supremacy
Lidl owner Schwarz Group has announced 7% growth in net sales to €79.3bn (£57bn), an increase of more than €5bn (£3.6bn) in absolute figures.
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NewsRana Plaza factory owner charged with murder by Bangladeshi police
The owner of the Rana Plaza building has been charged with murder following its collapse in 2013, which killed more than 1,000 people.
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NewsMichael Kors like-for-likes fall as accessory demand weakens in US
Luxury lifestyle retailer Michael Kors has reported its slowest quarterly growth in North America since it listed in 2011.
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NewsRetail Diary: Sparkly super scooters and vacuuming aliens
Boys and their toys comes to play at Topman’s Playland, Celesio displays a luxury scooter and Game looks to the stars with its hiring policy.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Has Harvey Nichols signalled the beginning of the end for loyalty cards?
Will Harvey Nichols’ mobile-only loyalty scheme pay dividends or will it prove a bridge too far even for today’s rapidly evolving consumer?
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NewsTarget to use Shazam's image recognition technology to make ads shoppable
US retailer Target is using new image recognition technology created by app Shazam to make its print and TV ads shoppable.
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NewsCarrefour launches after-work pick-up point for Belgian office workers
French grocery giant Carrefour is eyeing the rollout of an ‘after-work pick-up point’ concept in Belgium after a successful launch.
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VideoWatch: Retail tycoon Mike Ashley's career in 60 seconds
Mike Ashley is back in the spotlight following the launch of the “Mega Value” discount store. James Wilmore takes a look over his career.