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AnalysisAnalysis: Ikea removes US self-checkout tills for being too slow
The IKEA Group’s U.S. operations have become the latest chain opting to rip out self-checkout point of sale, concluding that the systems simply required too much oversight and staff time.
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AnalysisObituary: B&Q's oldest employee Syd Prior
Syd Prior, who was famously B&Q’s oldest employee until his retirement last year, passed away at his home in Fulham earlier this month aged 97.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Best Buy and Target venture signals full merger potential
In what could be seen as a step towards to a potential merger, mass merchant Target has partnered with Best Buy for its consumer electronics expertise.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Co-op’s battle continues as new era dawns
With its boss stepping down amid challenging market conditions and falling sales, can the Co-op reverse its decline and continue to compete against the big four?
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AnalysisSites: Burberry Vs Bally
Allyson Tremblay, UK sales director for Fredhopper.com, shares her view of good and bad websites.
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AnalysisBlue Inc: What do retailers need to know?
As Blue Inc pushes the button on overseas expansion, Retail Week takes a look at the fast-growing chain.
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AnalysisRetail Week on the Road: Southwest and Wales
We visit Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Jersey and Guernsey.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is it RIP for JJB?
Another day, another story proclaiming the end is nigh for JJB Sports. Today it was the turn of JJB founder Dave Whelan to put his two pennies worth in, claiming the retailer’s future looked bleak.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Asda outstripping the competition?
Asda reported an edge up in like-for-like sales today. Retail Week takes a look at where Asda sits against its rivals.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to sell to Middle Eastern tourists
Tourists from the Middle East have been big spenders in UK retail for a few years now, but July’s year-on-year rise of 104% is large even by their standards. What do Middle East shoppers like so much about the UK, and how can retailers make the most of this?
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AnalysisMy retail life: Mike Hedgecox, People and stores director, Evans Cycles
Mike Hedgecox, People and stores director at Evans Cycles, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisData: Retailers give their verdict on the Olympics
Retailers have praised the “feel good factor” created by the Olympics and said it has had a positive impact on shopper numbers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Top 10 celebrity fashion tie-ups
As Sir Philip Green aims to emulate the success of the infamous Topshop Kate Moss range with the launch of The Kardashian Kollection - selling the wares of Kim et al - in Dorothy Perkins and BHS, Retail Week takes a look at some of the most memorable celebrity fashion tie-ups over the years
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Littlewoods, Coleen Rooney
People love a bit of nostalgia, and Littlewoods has successfully tapped into that mindset with its latest campaign.
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AnalysisProfile: Westfield MD Michael Gutman
Westfield UK and Europe managing director Michael Gutman is going for gold after Stratford City’s Games success.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How the B&Q youth board transformed the retailer's thinking
The B&Q youth board is challenging the DIY giant to think again.
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AnalysisCracking the US market: What fashion retailers need to know
River Island’s interest in the US market has put the spotlight once again on American expansion
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AnalysisSites: The Outnet Vs House of Fraser
Ellie Edwards, Managing director of QUISMA, shares her view of good and bad websites.
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AnalysisProfile: Beverley Williams, interim chief executive, JJB Sports
The low-profile former boss of La Senza brings a wealth of experience to ailing JJB Sports as it aims to close the gap on rival Sports Direct.
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AnalysisThe South African retail market: What do retailers need to know?
Sir Philip Green’s decision to take Topshop and Topman into South Africa reflects growing interest in this market.