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AnalysisAnalysis: Adapting supply chains for international expansion
The logistics of moving products across the globe can mean profit growth is hard to come by. Liz Morrell examines how retailers are reducing inefficiencies in the supply chain as they expand internationally.
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Analysis: Innovation in supply chain online fulfilment
As cut-off times for next-day delivery get later, and same-day delivery becomes more widely adopted, retailers’ supply chains are being tested to the limit, writes David Brooks.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How portcentric distribution is transforming supply chains
For some retailers, portcentric distribution is an appealing option with leading names such as Marks & Spencer, Asda and Tesco fully committed to the model, while others are adopting it on a short-term trial basis for seasonal lines. Simon Jack analyses its pros and cons.
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AnalysisWebsite review: Mountain Warehouse Vs Nomad
Mark Jenkins, user experience manager at Havas Media, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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Analysis12 ways for retailers to appeal to mums
Mums are a vital consumer group for many retailers. Retail Week worked with Discovery Research to find out how businesses can appeal to them.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: JC Penney’s management U-turn begins to pay off
Executives at US department store operator JC Penney must be pretty happy with their decision to reach into the past and reappoint Mike Ullman as chief executive.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail property in a multichannel world tops Mapic agenda
Tapping into the skill set of a younger generation that have grown up “in the internet age” and future-proofing retail property have been at the top of the agenda at annual global retail property show Mapic.
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AnalysisTwitter debate: Do retailers do enough to appeal to mums?
Retail Week asked Twitter if retailers are doing enough to appeal to mums, following our feature on a focus group with mums. Read on for advice, constructive criticism and suggestions.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Asda’s five-year strategy the right one?
Asda president and chief executive Andy Clarke today unveiled a five-year strategy called Redefining Value Retailing. Retail Week takes a look at the plan in detail.
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AnalysisArnotts: What do retailers need to know?
Ireland’s biggest department store is up for sale and Galen Weston is among the interested parties.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: M&S's epic ad to charm shoppers to its stores over Christmas
Marks & Spencer’s new campaign is an epic showstopper that should provide enough Christmas spirit to inspire shoppers to visit the retailer over the festive season.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The international footprints of young fashion retailers
As New Look lines out its ambitions to increase its international footprint, Retail Week takes a look at the overseas strategies of the retailer and fellow young fashion retailers Topshop, River Island, Primark and SuperGroup.
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AnalysisInnovation watch: Jeweller en Inde embraces a new type of Indian luxury consumer
Founders of en Inde, Anupama and Sonal, became tired of seeing gold and diamonds used to express a person’s place in Indian society.
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China Singles’ Day: What do retailers need to know?
Emerging in China as a light-hearted protest against Valentine’s Day, Singles’ Day has evolved into the biggest individual shopping day in the world, with singletons flocking to the internet to buy gifts for themselves or fellow unmarried friends.
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AnalysisAnalysis: John Lewis Christmas ad campaign - hit or miss?
It’s that time of year many have been waiting for. The anticipation has been building since the first signs of winter really begun emerging last month. It’s the release of the John Lewis Christmas advertising campaign.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Focus on equity returns is costing Sears sales growth
Sears, the US department and variety store group, continues to break off parts of its business to generate equity returns and help reverse underperformance.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Government's business rates delay sparks retail anger
A delay to the Government’s next rates revaluation has angered retailers and property professionals alike, with many believing it will lead to more pain on the high street.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Shopping centre investors turn attention to European expansion
An influx of overseas money is targeting the continent, improving prospects in many markets. Mark Faithfull investigates returning investor confidence in European shopping centre development.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Technological innovations track the impact of shopping centres experiences
Digital and technological innovations mean the impact of experiential activities on shopper behaviour can be tracked more closely than ever before. Laura Heywood finds out how retailers and landlords are benefiting.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Pushing the green agenda in warehousing
The construction of warehouses has slowed in recent years, leading to a lack of new ‘green’ sheds. However, as Ben Cooper discovers, plenty can be done to get existing warehouses up to scratch.