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NewsGrocery market declines as World Cup fails to boost sales
The grocery market suffered a second consecutive period of year-on-year decline in the four weeks to June 21.
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GalleryIn pictures: Superdrug unveils new high-end format, Beauty Studio
Superdrug has unveiled its new high-end beauty store format, which combines retail with a raft of express beauty treatments.
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AnalysisThe Spanish retail market: What do retailers need to know?
As Poundland launches its first Spanish store in the Costa del Sol, Retail Week looks at the country’s retail market.
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OpinionComment: Retailers should embrace the new world of digital sharing
Smart retailers have begun to realise that they need to change their strategy for engaging with customers.
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NewsLondon’s Regent Street to be transformed for Summer Streets festival
The Summer Streets festival starts this Sunday at Regent Street and will celebrate Magnum’s 25th birthday with food, fashion and ice cream.
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NewsTesco’s Philip Clarke welcomes all questions and petty grievances
Tesco’s AGM was a chance for shareholders to grill Philip Clarke on everything from self-services machines to South African fruit.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise 8.1% as shoppers snap up Sale bargains
John Lewis sales rose 8.1% to £87.27m in the week to June 28 as customers snapped up bargains in its clearance Sale.
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NewsSports Direct shareholders plan AGM protest over Mike Ashley's bonus
Sports Direct shareholders are expected to vote against the re-election of the chairman Keith Hellawell and other board members at September’s AGM in protest at Mike Ashley’s bonus.
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NewsMorrisons rolls out updated cafe format to new and existing stores
Morrisons launched a new cafe concept in its Crawley store this week, which will be rolled out to a number of its shops.
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NewsSuperdrug returns to profit but sales slip amid fierce competition
Superdrug has returned to profit but experienced a sales slip due to reduced high street footfall and fierce competition.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Sports Direct and John Lewis
Retail news round-up on July 4, 2014: Brussels looks into Amazon’s tax, Sports Direct shareholders to vote against board members, John Lewis promotes communications head
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NewsFashion etailer Zalando is ready to weather the British summer
Fashion etailer Zalando has recruited a weatherman to keep its seasonal offerings weather appropriate in the changeable British climate.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The top seven examples of mobile technology
As Starbucks emerges as a mobile leader, a new book by Forrester analysts spotlights the best developments in mobile customer experience.
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AnalysisStore review: John Lewis Kingston Vs Homebase Guildford
Jill Pinner, chairman and founder of Fizz shares her thoughts on the quality of customer service in John Lewis and Homebase.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Mike Ashley bonus
Retail Week’s cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Mike Ashley’s third time lucky bonus through Sports Direct’s share scheme.
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OpinionComment: We must take steps to diversify the retail industry
In March Vince Cable gave an interview to The Guardian in which he accused the UK’s top companies of neglecting racial diversity in their boardrooms and urged business to use a wider talent pool when making appointments.
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NewsCath Kidston international sales poised to outstrip UK
The British retailer predicts its overseas sales will overtake the UK this year as it prepares to open more stores in Asia and the Middle East.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How should retailers approach merchandising in multichannel businesses?
We’re rethinking our merchandising processes as our business becomes increasingly multichannel. How should we approach this?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Why is having a customer retention strategy so important?
In a bid to attract new business, too many brands are forgetting their loyal followers.
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NewsPoundland to launch transactional website before end of year
Single price point retailer Poundland plans to launch its transactional website before the end of the year.