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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Marks & Spencer’s website woes
Retail Week’s cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Marks and Spencer’s online offer in the wake of Bolland’s denial of a ‘botched’ launch.
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InterviewQ&A: Molly Freshwater, founder, Secret Linen Store
Molly Freshwater, founder of Secret Linen Store talks to Retail Week about her first retail job and what keeps her up at night.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Does mobile retail support or undermine the high street?
Consultancy Capgemini has reported that mobile sales had doubled in 2013 to £3bn.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can technology ensure consumers see retailer’s stores as destinations?
In order to be seen as a destination, retailers first need to consider what they are a destination for.
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AnalysisCampaign of the Week: Morrisons' yellow pepper turns heads
This week, Londoners might have noticed the skyline either blighted or enhanced - depending on their perspective - by a mobile giant yellow pepper.
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AnalysisWhat lessons can retailers learn from the 2014 World Cup?
What lessons can retailers learn from the 2014 World Cup?
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OpinionBlog: Translation is just one tip of the international customer experience iceberg
The potential of going global with a brand is often an attractive prospect but it’s important to ensure that your brand does not get lost in translation.
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NewsSuperGroup makes play for sports market with rugby and ski ranges
SuperGroup is making a play for the sports fashion market as boss Julian Dunkerton said it is well placed to capitalise on changing trends.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Primark's store growth as it plans overseas expansion
Primark revealed a 22% rise in its third quarter and plans to drive new store expansion in the next few years. Retail Week takes a look at statistics on its stores.
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NewsHalfords unfazed by Froome and Cavendish exiting Tour de France
Halfords boss Matt Davies does not believe Chris Froome and Mark Cavendish crashing out of the Tour de France will damage sales.
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AnalysisIn the news: Tesco's new finance boss Alan Stewart
The departure of Marks & Spencer finance supremo Alan Stewart looks as if it came as unpleasant surprise to the food and fashion giant.
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AnalysisSuperGroup's full-year results: What the analysts say
SuperGroup has posted full-year pre-tax profits up 18.8% to £62m. Retail Week takes a look at what the analysts say about the fashion retailer.
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NewsMarks & Spencer chief finance officer Alan Stewart to join Tesco
Marks & Spencer chief finance officer Alan Stewart is stepping down from the retailer to join Tesco.
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OpinionComment: M&S fall in online sales highlights the risks of replatforming
The hostile reaction to M&S’s disclosure of an 8% decline in online sales, following the launch of its new website, is a timely reminder of the risks involved in major replatforming programmes.
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NewsBurberry warns foreign exchange rates could hit profits
Luxury brand Burberry has warned that volatile exchange rates could hit full year profits as it revealed a quarterly sales rise.
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NewsHalfords sales up 7.9% as Tour de France gives cycling a boost
Halfords revealed group revenue increased 7.9% in its first quarter as cycling sales were boosted by interest in the Tour de France.
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NewsPrimark sales rise 22% in third quarter as new stores boost growth
Primark posted a 22% sales surge in its third quarter to June 21, driven by new stores and like-for-like growth.
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NewsSuperGroup records 'solid' full-year performance as it eyes European expansion
SuperGroup delivered a “solid” full-year performance and plans to drive further growth through European expansion.
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NewsMothercare appoints Mark Newton-Jones as permanent chief executive
Mothercare has appointed interim boss Mark Newton-Jones as its permanent chief executive.
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NewsHMV reveals UK sales of £470m in first year out of administration
HMV has reported UK sales of $804m (£470m) in its first full year since being bought out of administration.