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AnalysisInfographic: The events that sparked sales at John Lewis in 2012/13
The Great British Bake Off, The Olympics and the royal baby were some of the big events that spurred sales at John Lewis in the last year.
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AnalysisInfographic: The typical John Lewis shopper
Department store group John Lewis has created an image of its typical shopper which shows it is attracting younger customers and is increasingly the go-to shop for men.
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AnalysisInfographic: John Lewis reveals shoppers' tablet, mobile and desktop habits
John Lewis has illustrated the average Briton’s shopping day as consumers change their shopping habits in a multichannel world. Its findings reveal shoppers are increasingly browsing in the early morning as many use their smartphone as an alarm clock.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How are etailers investing and innovating to rip down barriers to online shopping?
The quest to make online shopping as quick and convenient as possible has accelerated this year as retailers excelled themselves with slick fulfilment and innovative partnerships.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Westfield London celebrates its fifth birthday
Westfield London opened its doors five years ago in the capital. Retail Week takes a look at the salient facts and figures.
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AnalysisBlockbuster: What next for the retailer teetering on the brink?
Blockbuster owners Gordon Brothers filed an intention to appoint administrators yesterday, less than year after it collapsed. With the future of Blockbuster hanging in the balance once again, Retail Week takes a look at whether this could be the final curtain.
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AnalysisInnovation watch: Chocolatier Patrick Roger marries products with artistry
Each boutique of French chocolatier Patrick Roger makes an architectural statement. His store in Brussels, located in the heart of the Belgian chocolate industry, is a characteristically bold showcase of both his products and his artistry.
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AnalysisM&S interims preview: A tale of two businesses
When Marks & Spencer posts first-half results next Tuesday the likelihood is that they will once again tell a now familiar tale of two businesses.
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AnalysisIn the news: New Look owner Brait's Christo Wiese profiled
UPDATED: Christoeffel Wiese’s investment firm Brait has acquired a 90% stake in fashion retailer New Look for £1.9bn. We profiled him in 2013 when he was eyeing BHS.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Carrefour third-quarter results hint at upturn
Carrefour’s third-quarter figures raised eyebrows for the right reasons, not least because they marked a return to like-for-like growth in the French giant’s domestic market for the first time in more than two years.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: DFS hopes festive fulfilment pledge will win customers over
DFS promises in its new campaign that it will deliver sofas on time for Christmas, but it is questionable whether this fulfilment pledge will be enough to sway consumers to make such a big investment in the run-up to the festive holiday.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is better parking the answer for high street retailers?
The latest initiative to help high streets is designed to make parking easier. But the Government’s promise to make town centres more car-friendly has been met with scepticism.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Kingfisher fixes up its offer with product innovation
The DIY giant’s One Team Product Show highlighted its plan to grow the home improvement market by selling exciting, user-friendly products. Nicola Harrison visited the event to check out its new range.
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AnalysisDigital receipts: What do retailers need to know?
As digital receipts business eReceipts reveals a raft of new retailers have begun using its service, Retail Week takes a look at the technology.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers’ fight to stop shopper loyalty waning
Technology has made it easier for consumers to shop around, but retailers are hitting back and using digital innovations and traditional techniques to amass loyal followings.
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AnalysisDebenhams full year results: what the analysts say
Debenhams today revealed that total group sales increased 2.5% during the 52 weeks to 31 August 2013, however pre-tax profit fell 2.7%. Retail Week rounds up reaction to the results.
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AnalysisUPDATED: Burberry's new boss Christopher Bailey profiled
Burberry’s chief creative officer will also take on the chief executive role next year, but will his fashion pedigree be enough to keep investors happy?
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AnalysisThe mature womenswear market: What do retailers need to know?
Bonmarché plans to float on AIM and says it is well placed to take advantage of anticipated growth in the mature womenswear market.
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AnalysisHome Retail's first half: What the analysts say
Home Retail, which owns Argos and Homebase, generated a 53% profit jump to £27.4m in the 26 weeks to August 31. Retail Week looks at what the analysts say.
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AnalysisAsos' full-year figures: What the analysts say
Asos today revealed pre-tax profits up 23% to £54.7m and retail sales up 40% to £753.8m for the year to August 31. Retail Week takes a look at what the analysts say.