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AnalysisProfile: Chris Matthews, Go Outdoors’ new chief executive
Chris Matthews, the new Go Outdoors boss, should find the UK a breeze having navigated the stormy waters of retail in Greece.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: How Ahold's ICA sale will shape EU markets
Ahold has revealed it has reached an agreement with Swedish retail development company Hakon Invest on the sale of its 60% holding in ICA.
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AnalysisRestructuring for online growth: What retailers need to know
As sales rise faster online than in traditional bricks and mortar stores, retailers are starting to restructure to reflect this shift.
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AnalysisInfographic: The benefits of adopting Google Shopping
Google Shopping – the search engine’s marketplace – has moved from a free to a paid inclusion service presenting challenges for retailers.
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AnalysisThe Co-op chief executive Peter Marks: ‘We have let you down’
The Co-operative Group chief executive Peter Marks has written an open letter to customers to apologise for the mutual’s part in the horse meat scandal. Here Marks accepts responsibility for the contamination and explains The Co-op’s response.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Contactless cards - are they the future for payments?
UK consumers have millions of contactless payment cards, so why haven’t they changed the way retail transactions are made?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Horse meat scandal delivers supply chain lessons
Sarah Butler investigates the supply chain implications after horse DNA was found in burgers and ready meals sold by a number of retailers.
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AnalysisKingfisher fourth quarter: What the analysts say
Kingfisher group like-for-likes dipped 3.4% in its fourth quarter, with UK and Ireland like-for-likes dropping 5.8% and France down 2.4%. Retail Week takes a look at the analyst reaction
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AnalysisTV shopping channels: What retailers need to know
As Argos TV prepares to make its final broadcast, Retail Week looks at the TV shopping market and why Argos decided it was not right for it.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why food retailer Morrisons opted for vertical integration
Morrisons has developed a sophisticated, vertically integrated supply chain differentiated from its rivals. Alex Lawson looks at how the grocer has built its sourcing operations.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The value of returns - what does it mean for your business?
Returns volumes are rocketing as online shopping grows. Liz Morrell finds out the best way for retailers to manage them - and how to resell returned goods.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Finding the distribution centres of the future
The growth of multichannel is putting pressure on supply chains, so retailers need to invest in distribution centres to cope with future demand. We discover how they are evolving.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Supply chain and sourcing strategies
Retailers are balancing rising costs in China and the need for greater flexibility and shorter lead times with the value of longstanding supplier relationships.
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AnalysisIn numbers: The LDC's shop vacancy rates 2012
The Local Data Company has today announced its latest high street vacancy rates. Retail Week takes a look at the numbers.
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AnalysisTimeline: How the horse meat crisis unfolded
The horse meat scandal continues to hit the headlines as retailers and suppliers attempt to restore consumer confidence. Retail Week looks at how events unfolded.
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AnalysisCompany profile: Danish fashion giant Bestseller
Danish fashion group Bestseller is poised to partner with Republic founder Carl Brewins to attempt to buy the collapsed fashion chain, Retail Week takes a look at the business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Morrisons’ Blockbuster stores acquisition mean for the grocery market?
Morrisons’ acquisition of 49 Blockbuster stores to ramp up its convenience arm’s expansion adds further spice to an already fiercely competitive market.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The makeover that put SuperGroup back in fashion
Less than a year ago the retailer was a laughing stock in the City after its own ‘Black Friday’. While analysts still have niggles, SuperGroup is very much back on track.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Gap’s focus on product brings back US shoppers
Gap’s US turnaround continues its upward trajectory. Gap reported net sales for the year ending February 2 reached $15.65bn (£9.7bn), compared with $14.55bn (£9bn) for full-year 2011.
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AnalysisProfile: John Smith, Burberry’s new chief operating officer
Luxury retailer Burberry’s new chief operating officer, John Smith, is well placed to help the iconic brand continue its digital and social media push. Tiffany Holland reports.