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AnalysisProfile: John Browett, senior vice-president of retail, Apple
As the latest iPhone launches in the UK today, Alex Lawson profiles Apple’s senior vice-president of retail, who joined in April.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Best Buy aims to stabilise as clock ticks on buyout
US consumer electronics specialist Best Buy has reached an agreement to satisfy recent requests from founder Richard Schulze in connection with his offer to take the retailer private.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Sainsbury’s, No Need To Shop Around For Great Deals
In the ferociously competitive grocery market, price has rarely been more important. Sainsbury’s aims to push its successful Brand Match pledge further with a £2m awareness campaign, and has taken aim at Asda and Tesco.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Adam Stewart, Marketing director, Rakuten’s Play.com
Adam Stewart, Marketing director for Rakuten’s Play.com, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail innovators - Turning ideas into reality
In the search for growth, innovation is more important than ever. Sarah Butler finds out how to do it and talks to some of the best in the business about how to generate, and implement, new ideas.
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AnalysisHMV: What the analysts say
HMV reported an 11.6% slump in like-for-likes in the 20 weeks to September 15 today attributed to a slow sumer release schedule. The City reacted negatively to the news.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lessons from the September reporting season
A raft of retailers ranging from John Lewis to Argos and spanning food to homewares updated last week. Retail Week examines the picture they paint of retail conditions.
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AnalysisInfographic: Primark Tottenham Court Road
Value fashion gaint Primark opened its second Oxford Street store today, at the Tottenham Court Road end of the shopping Mecca.
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AnalysisFrench Connection: What the analysts say
French Connection has revealed a plan to turnaround its fortunes after reporting a pre-tax loss of £6.3m for the six months to the end of July 31. Unimpressed analysts are not expecting a quick return to profit.
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AnalysisIn pictures: Retail Week Supply Chain Awards 2012
Industry leaders gathered last week for the Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards, celebrating the best and most innovative projects in this vital field of work.
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AnalysisJD Sports: What the analysts say
As expected JD Sports Fashion has reported a pre-tax loss as its battles to turnaround outdoor chain Blacks and absorbs costs from other acquisitions. The City remains confident that it will hit its full year forecasts.
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AnalysisDebenhams: What the analysts say
Debenhams surprised the City by continuing to report like-for-like sales growth despite the volatile trading conditions. However, the department store chain has left analysts questioning why profit forecasts have not been raised.
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AnalysisInfographic: Which social networks increase sales for retailers?
Research into social media and retail has shown that Facebook dominates in socially driven shopping, while Pinterest drives the highest average order value.
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AnalysisTopshop’s digital fashion show: What retailers need to know
Topshop has hailed its new social media campaign launched at London Fashion Week a success. Retail Week takes a look.
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AnalysisProfile: Michael Fallon, Minister for business
The newly appointed minister for business arrives at a punishing time for retailers. Will his background in commerce mean he tackles their concerns?
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AnalysisAnalysis: New chapter in ebook market as competition builds
Despite the market dominance of Amazon, other retailers are increasingly making a play for a slice of the fast-moving ebook and ereader markets.
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AnalysisSite review: Waitrose Vs Tesco
Mike Spicer Chief executive at Pulse Group, shares his view of good and bad websites.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Marks & Spencer, For Every Woman You Are
Marks & Spencer has long been known for its celebrity adverts, from the successful Twiggy campaigns to last year’s less appealing X Factor Christmas ad.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Mark Taylor, Managing director, Dawsons Music
Mark Taylor, Managing director at Dawsons Music, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisInfographic: Westfield Stratford City’s first year in numbers
Westfield Stratford City celebrates its first anniversary today after welcoming 47 million shoppers though its doors. Retail Week takes a look at the East London shopping centre’s first year figures.