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NewsShop Direct poaches Gap buying boss as it splits buying and merchandising
Very owner Shop Direct has poached Gap’s European buying boss for its first fashion boss as it restructures buying and merchandising.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What do retailers need to consider when planning a fit-out?
Important factors to consider include general timings such as opening deadline, time for approvals, lead-in on utilities, services and materials and general construction periods.
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AnalysisCampaign of the Week: Etsy.com's first TV ad empowers its sellers
What better way for Etsy to demonstrate support for its sellers than to give them the necessary tools to create their own ad?
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OpinionRetail surgery: When should ecommerce executives start planning for the golden quarter?
When is the right time for ecommerce executives to start planning for the golden quarter?
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AnalysisCampaign of the Week: Halfords' Bike Whisperer gets touchy feely
While some comedy campaigns struggle to elicit the smallest of smiles, it’s likely that The Bike Whisperer of Halfords will provoke genuine chortles
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OpinionComment: The retail IPO isn't dead - investors are just more discerning
As Blue Inc opts for a private share sale over a float and Bestseller buys MandM Direct, Peel Hunt analyst John Stevenson takes a look at the retail IPO market.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How does England's World Cup rivals Uruguay measure up in the retail stakes?
As the England football team prepares for its crucial World Cup match against Uruguay tonight, Retail Week looks at how its competition fares in the retail stakes.
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NewsTesco rolls out MoneyGram service across London stores
Tesco has rolled out an in-store MoneyGram service to all superstores and Extras across London as it seeks to widen its offer for customers.
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OpinionComment: The grocery revolution will not just be digitised
Significant job cuts at Morrisons have led some to question the future of the big grocers as the sector undergoes seismic change.
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NewsAmazon enters smartphone market with shopping-friendly device
Amazon unveiled its first smartphone, Fire, yesterday which allows users to see images in 3D and buy items they see.
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NewsRetail sales volumes continue to grow in May, reports ONS
Retail sales volumes in May jumped 3.9% year-on-year but dipped 0.5% on the previous month, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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OpinionComment: In the future all media content will be shoppable
Asos’s recent launch of its #asseenonme initiative is the precursor of a change in how the retail sector perceives advertising.
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OpinionComment: Working with private equity partners can be beneficial for retailers
Some of retail’s outstanding success stories have come from the private equity world, says BrightHouse chief executive Leo McKee.
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OpinionComment: How retailers are creating opportunities for young people
One of the things I think really sets the retail industry apart is the potential for people to progress.
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OpinionBlog: Going beyond omnichannel in the 'shoppertainment' era
Omnichannel has become more than just a buzzword - it’s a reality for aggressive retailers interested in creating brand differentiation through a seamless shopping experience across all channels and touchpoints.
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NewsClothing retailer Lakeland Leather collapses into administration
Lakeland Leather, a family-owned clothing retailer based in the north of England, has collapsed into administration putting 200 jobs at risk.
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NewsAsos and New Look sign up to railway station delivery service Doddle
Retailers including Asos and New Look have signed up to a new delivery service called Doddle that will place click-and-collect shops in railway stations and other high-footfall destinations.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Card Factory, Doddle, Clarks and more
Retail news round-up on June 19, 2014: Card Factory to open 100 Irish stores, Lakeland Leather collapses into administration, The Co-operative considers banning £2 coins, Doddle to open click-and-collect network, Clarks accused of gender stereotyping.
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NewsHas the threat of the discounters to the big four been overstated?
The German discounters are not the “slayer” of the Big Four despite their relentless growth across the UK, a new white paper has asserted.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lakeland's best-selling products of the last 50 years
As Lakeland marks its 50th birthday we look back at ten of their most innovative and enduringly popular products from the last half century.