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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers’ evolving communications strategies
Retailers’ evolving communications strategies have sparked reviews of the creative agencies they work with.
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AnalysisSite review: Mr Porter Vs Austin Reed
Max Childs, marketing director for Amplience, shares his view of good and bad websites.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Roger Parry, Managing director, Build-A-Bear Workshop UK
Roger Parry, Managing director of Build-A-Bear Workshop UK, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisThe wine market: What do retailers need to know?
Morrisons yesterday revealed it is to enter the online wine market later this year. Retail Week takes a look at the category.
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AnalysisProfile: Michael Fallon, business minister
Michael Fallon, the new minister for business, becomes responsible for the retail portfolio at the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills at a time when retailers are gearing up for their busiest season of the year in one of the most difficult trading periods many have ever faced.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Kindle Fire vs the iPad
Two updated versions of Amazon’s Kindle Fire are set to launch in the UK in a bid to rival Apple’s iPad. Is the Kindle Fire a serious threat to the iPad’s dominance?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why American retailers are entering the UK
US retailers are increasingly crossing the pond to set up shop in this country. Alex Lawson examines the opportunities and pitfalls they face.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can retailers raise brand awareness?
It’s no longer all about price – retailers must entice customers through an accessible, engaging brand. Rebecca Thomson finds out why retail is becoming more brand aware.
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AnalysisMorrisons: What the analysts say
Morrisons posted a drop in like-for-likes in its half-year results and a dip in profits but turnover was up. But as it pushes ahead with rolling out its Fresh Format and plans its first moves online, Retail Week outlines what analysts think of the grocers prospects.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Sports Direct - where will its future growth come from?
Sports Direct never fails to deliver as this morning’s impressive first quarter update proved.
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AnalysisShop vacancy rate monitors: Who is right?
Different shop vacancy rate monitors help illustrate the state of the retail market but when data differs how does the market know which to believe?
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AnalysisPeople: Retail’s main job moves in August
August is traditionally a very quiet month for retailers with everyone on holiday or preparing for the huge back-to-school and Christmas trading period, but this year it has been exceptionally busy on the people moves front.
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AnalysisDaily deals sites: What do retailers need to know?
Daily deals sites are gaining popularity among savvy shoppers and Amazon’s entry into the market takes the competition up another notch.
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AnalysisProfile: Duncan Tatton-Brown, new chief financial officer, Ocado
Duncan Tatton-Brown took up his position in one of the most high profile finance positions in retail this week.
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AnalysisDecathlon: What do retailers need to know?
French retailer Decathlon is understood to be eyeing embattled sports specialist JJB Sports. Retail Week takes a closer look at Decathlon and the impact buying JJB would have on the UK sports market.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 10 things on Morrisons boss Dalton Philips' checklist
Morrisons is expected to reveal a like-for-like sales decline of 0.7% when it reports its interim results on Thursday. Retail Week takes a look at 10 aspects of business that chief executive Dalton Philips may address on Thursday.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What Kate Swann brought to WHSmith
Kate Swann is to leave the WHSmith nest in 2013 after a successful nine years at the helm. She has led the retailer through the tough economic times with a familiar story of rising profits despite falling sales. Retail Week highlights some of the key elements of Swann’s strategy.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Auchan signs franchise deal to power growth in India
French grocer Auchan has signed a franchise agreement with Landmark Group (India)-owned Max Hypermarkets to develop hypermarkets in India.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Matalan, Makes Fashion Sense
Value fashion retailer Matalan, which has a largely out-of-town store estate, has launched a multimedia campaign to increase its visibility.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Edwin Booth, Chairman, Booths
Edwin Booth, Chairman of Booths, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.