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AnalysisAnalysis: Will 2014 be the year of the mega-mall?
With much of Western Europe more focused on asset management than new mall openings, Mark Faithfull looks to the East at those markets bucking the trend.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Property auditing can reverse costly mistakes for retailers
Property auditing is becoming increasingly vital for retailers as they seek to claw back tens of millions of pounds lost in leasing errors and miscalculations, reports Matthew Valentine.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Mapic shines spotlight on four most promising retail markets in the world
Held in Cannes from November 13 to 15, Mapic allows participants to find new retail sites, discover promising territories and learn more about the changing global retail property market. Laura Heywood explores this year’s highlights.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Lidl adverts miss middle-class consumer target
Lidl is targeting middle-class consumers with its first nationwide TV campaign promoting its Deluxe Christmas range.
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AnalysisMobile phone data: What do retailers need to know?
Morrisons has successfully used mobile phone location data to encourage new shoppers into its stores.
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AnalysisWhat Mickey said: Quotes from J Crew’s legendary boss
As J Crew boss Millard “Mickey” Drexler is in town for the opening of the premium retailer’s UK flagship store on Regent Street, Retail Week digs out some of the best lines from one of retail’s biggest personalities.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is dynamic pricing about to take off in retail?
Retailers looking for new ways to update prices are rethinking an older technology. Rebecca Thomson reports on the latest initiatives.
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AnalysisAnalysis: J Crew at a glance
As J Crew prepares to cut the ribbon on its UK flagship store, Retail Week highlights some interesting key facts and figures about the hotly anticipated US retailer.
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AnalysisHalfords: six ways boss Matt Davies has improved performance
Motor accessories and cycling specialist Halfords is in the midst of a turnaround under chief executive Matt Davies.
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AnalysisData: Online range benchmarking - portable audio products
Range optimisation specialist Rangespan reveals which retailers stock the product that is most searched for online. Next month’s data will cover the toy category.
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AnalysisInnovation watch: Copenhagen's Torvehallerne is a multi-sensory foodie paradise
A mix of outdoor market and indoor food hall, Torvehallerne is a multi-sensory foodie’s paradise in central Copenhagen.
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AnalysisPeople: Who went where in retail - October
Doubtless a few eyebrows were raised in the City when it was reported that outgoing Burberry boss Angela Ahrendts was to receive a multimillion pound payout on becoming head of Apple’s global retail division. While the exact value of Ahrendts windfall has not been revealed ...
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer’s first half: What the analysts say
Marks & Spencer reported underlying profit before tax was down to £261.6m in the 26 weeks to September 28, compared to £287.3m last year. Retail Week takes a look at what the analysts had to say.
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AnalysisVideo: Tesco shoppers on its face scanning scheme
Tesco’s scheme to scan customers’ faces at the till to determine their age and sex for advertisers has split opinion.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Ebay's Shutl purchase is only part of the fulfilment story
EBay’s purchase of Shutl is the latest in a long list of delivery innovations and launches in retail this year. Rebecca Thomson takes a look at how this crucial battleground is developing.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Shop Direct's Very advert to stand out for festive party goers
Shop Direct’s new eye-catching campaign for its Very brand uses special effects in the setting of an office Christmas party to promote its partywear range in the run up to the festive season.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why technology innovation is becoming as important as product innovation
Technological innovation is radically changing shopping and retailers have realised they can’t be passive observers in this process. Rebecca Thomson finds out what they are doing.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: TJX plots ambitious store growth in US and Europe
Off-price retailer TJX has outlined plans to expand its store base to 6,000 across North America and Europe, projecting that it could eventually generate more than $46bn (£26bn) in sales.
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AnalysisIn the news: Bonmarché's chief executive Beth Butterwick profiled
The Bonmarché boss has worked at some of the world’s largest clothing businesses but her biggest success could be a float of the fashion retailer.
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AnalysisInfographic: John Lewis' top tips for Christmas gifts
John Lewis predicts festive hampers, posh boxer shorts and coffee makers will be big hits this Christmas.