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AnalysisHighs and lows of click-and-collect
As retailers step up their multichannel offers, click-and-collect forms a core part of the shopping experience. Anna Richardson Taylor examines some of the more – and less – impressive services.
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AnalysisDixons: What retail analysts say
Electricals group Dixons posted full-year profits at the top end of expectations and unveiled a new strategic phase. The results were met favourably by commentators
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AnalysisJ Crew: Who is the US fashion brand?
J Crew boss Mickey Drexler has flown over from the US to meet UK landlords as part of his search for store locations in London. What kind of a retailer is J Crew, and where does it fit into the UK retail landscape?
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AnalysisHome Retail Group: What the analysts say
Home Retail Group, owner of Argos and Homebase, has delivered a better-than-expected performance, as total sales at catalogue retailer Argos edged up 0.2% to £819m, while Homebase was hit by the wet weather. Despite the surprising numbers, analysts remain cautious.
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AnalysisAlliance Boots: The attractions of the US pharmacy market
Alliance Boots’ strategic partnership with US pharmacy giant Walgreens is likely to herald a period of fundamental change for the retailer as it takes significant steps into the huge North American market.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Alliance Boots' new partner Walgreens
The US giant, which is teaming up with European counterpart Alliance Boots, is the clear market leader in pharmacy in its homeland. Retail Week takes a look at the retailer’s key financial data.
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AnalysisFive ways Majestic Wine is outstripping the grocers
Majestic Wine chief executive Steve Lewis believes the grocers’ 80% share of the wine market has peaked. The retailer reported a 14.5% uplift in full-year pre-tax profit today and Lewis believes there are significant market opportunities. Retail Week looks at reasons why he might be spot on.
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AnalysisMajestic Wine: What the analysts say
Majestic Wine reported a 14.5% uplift in pre-tax profit today while increasing its target for store numbers by 100 to 330 stores. The City reacted favourably.
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AnalysisReaction: Tesco reveals Japan exit strategy
Tesco revealed today it will exit Japan in two stages, the first of which involves selling 50% of the operation to Japan’s largest retailer Aeon for a “nominal sum”. The grocer will then form a joint venture with Aeon and will invest a further £40m into the business to finance further restructuring. Commentators believed the move made sense.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Walmart shoppers are scared of spending online
Walmart’s Pay With Cash scheme allows shoppers to order online and pay with cash in store. But when paying for their goods, 40% of them chose to use other forms of payment - Retail Week’s content partner StorefrontBacktalk asks why.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What will the economic stimulus plan mean for retailers?
Chancellor George Osborne announced the Government is to inject £140bn into the economy to kick-start credit provision. Retail Week takes a look at the likely effects on retailers.
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AnalysisOutsourcing: Is it right for your business?
Retail is about selling products, so outsourcing non-core business functions can make sense for retailers. Anna Richardson Taylor examines the issue.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Fergus Patterson, Chief executive, Wolsey
Fergus Patterson, Chief executive at Wolsey, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.