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AnalysisIn the news: Fresh & Easy's new owner Ron Burkle profiled
Private investment firm Yucaipa acquired Tesco’s US operations Fresh & Easy last week. Retail Week profiles Yucaipa’s billionaire owner Ron Burkle.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What have been the biggest retail tech launches of 2013?
The pace of change in the multichannel arena is more rapid than ever before. Laura Heywood assesses the biggest retail technology roll-outs of the past six months.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail warehousing witnesses battle of man versus machine
Retail warehousing is witnessing the rise of the machines as automated technology takes over processing, stock management and storage duties from humans. Will man or machine be the ultimate victor?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers look to fledgling tech start-ups for inspiration
Some of the biggest names in retail are looking to technology start-ups in the UK and abroad for innovation. Glynn Davis reports on the burgeoning trend.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How smartphone technology is boosting supply chain transparency
As mobile phones become widespread, it’s easier for news of factory conditions to reach shoppers direct. How are retailers using technology to increase supply chain transparency?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Keeping pace with IT at The Retail Week Technology Summit 2013
The Retail Week Technology Summit 2013 will address the issues affecting retail IT executives, offering insights
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Auchan struggles in Europe but global strategy pays off
French retailer Auchan’s turnover rose 4% to E29.8bn (£25.1bn) in the first half ended June 30.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Google Glass and Bluetooth Low Energy - the next generation of mobile technology
How can Google Glass and Bluetooth Low Energy be used in retail? Mobile consultancy Somo staged two innovation days to come up with ideas.
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AnalysisIn the news: Wiggle incoming chief executive Stefan Barden profiled
The food industry leader may seem an unusual choice for triathlon etailer Wiggle, but success in a competitive sector and a reputation for innovation will serve him well.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Hamleys aims to take the brand worldwide
Hamleys has been a landmark on London’s Regent Street for more than a century and the retailer is now focused on taking its unique offer overseas.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Next boss Lord Wolfson on retail’s hot topics
As bellwether Next unveils a 8.2% jump in pre-tax profits to £271.8m, its well respected boss Lord Wolfson gives his thoughts on the big issues in retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What can retailers learn from the One Direction marketing machine?
The music business’ response to the challenges posed by the digital revolution offers useful lessons for retailers.
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AnalysisMorrisons half year results: What the analysts say
Morrisons today reported it is slashing its investment in new supermarkets and posted a 10% fall in pre-tax profits. Retail Week rounds up the City’s reaction.
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AnalysisVideo: Morrisons boss Dalton Philips on his strategy to improve sales
Morrisons today reported a 10% fall in first half profits while like-fo. Chief executive Dalton Philips explains how the retailer is improving its supermarkets, opening more convenience stores and investing in online to recover sales.
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AnalysisOcado’s third quarter: What the analysts say
Ocado today reported a 16.4% increase in sales in the third quarter as the average number of orders per week rose 15.3%. Retail Week rounds up the City’s reaction.
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AnalysisAnalysis: iBeacon, TouchID and NFC - what Apple's 5S means for retail and mobile payment
Much of the reaction surrounding Apple’s new 5C and upmarket 5S iPhones focused on the user experience, but it is the less attention-grabbing business-related features that will have the biggest effect in the longer term.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Property - The reality behind the headlines
Retail Week reports all the agenda-setting retail property stories. Laura Heywood asks experts from the UK’s leading property developers about the reality behind the headlines.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The pick of the best UK town centre redevelopments
Across the UK, property developers are getting the green light for major retail regeneration projects. Ben Cooper’s pick of the best town centre redevelopments reveals just how much the pipeline has improved.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre 10 years on
Bullring was hailed as Europe’s largest city centre, retail-led, urban renewal project when it opened in 2003. Laura Heywood finds out what changes have taken place over a turbulent decade.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Oak Furniture Land's Jason Bannister on the company's transformation
Oak Furniture Land plans to open a shop every month for the next three years. Laura Heywood asks managing director Jason Bannister how the retailer has made the crossover from digital to physical stores.