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CartoonBlower's retail cartoon: Who are the winners and losers after vote on Europe?
Retail Week’s cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on the winners and losers in last weekend’s European elections.
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AnalysisCampaign of the Week: Mr Porter's Tube takeover is effective marketing
Location, location and the attention of a target audience - Mr Porter has cracked key elements of modern, effective marketing in its latest campaign.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Can ecommerce-only brands compete in retail space dominated by experience?
Traditionally, ecommerce brands and high street stores have played very distinct roles in consumers’ lives.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What are the insurance requirements for a pop-up shop?
When considering a temporary pop-up venture, just like any business venture, insurance has to be considered.
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NewsOffice apologises after website security breach
Shoe retailer Office has apologised to customers after revealing its website has suffered a security breach.
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AnalysisMap: Track the development of Tesco’s overseas operations
As Tesco completes its deal to form a joint venture with China Resources Enterprise, we chart the supermarket’s other overseas operations.
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OpinionComment: to B&M or not to B&Q? How discounters are stealing share from DIY sheds
Does the apparent failure of B&Q to make the most of the better weather in Q1 imply that new rivals like B&M are nibbling away at its market share?
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NewsKingfisher sets its sights on expansion beyond Europe
Kingfisher said its planned acquisition of Mr Bricolage in France would give it experience of operating a franchise model that it could use to expand beyond its European heartland.
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AnalysisIn pictures: How Selfridges changed the face of retail
As Selfridges prepares for a £300m investment, we highlight below seven ways the famous department store has transformed the face of retail.
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NewsAustralian fashion site MySale reveals intention to float
MySale, the Australian flash Sales fashion site which is backed by Sir Philip Green, has revealed it intends to float.
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NewsKingfisher sales and profits up in first quarter as warm weather drives demand
DIY giant Kingfisher has reported strong growth in both sales and profits in its first quarter, buoyed by good weather and the timing of Easter.
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NewsTesco completes joint venture deal with China Resources Enterprise
Tesco has completed its deal to form a joint venture with China Resources Enterprise to create the “leading multi-format retailer in China”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Asos and Mytheresa
Retail news round-up on May 29, 2014: Tesco finalises deal to create largest food retailer in China, Asos supports skills rebuilding in UK clothing manufacturing industry, Owners of German fashion etailer Mytheresa eye sale
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AnalysisAnalysis: John Lewis’s JLab selects five start-up finalists
John Lewis’s JLab initiative is one of the first start-up accelerators run by a major retailer in a bid to tap into the innovative tech community.
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OpinionComment: Annual reports have become an anachronism in the digital world
The once-a-year snapshot that is the traditional annual report, is being taken over by other interested parties for their own agendas.
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OpinionComment: Political uncertainty is bad news for retail
Retailers will have to ponder the practical consequences of an anti-establishment mindset, evidenced in last weekend’s European elections.
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NewsHobbycraft plans personalised marketing drive
Hobbycraft is building its customer database as it prepares for a big personalised marketing push next year.
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NewsFat Face boss says stock market suffering from 'retail IPO indigestion'
Fat Face boss Anthony Thompson has said the stock market is suffering from “retail IPO indigestion” after the fashion retailer last week abandoned plans to float.
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NewsLakeland opens first stores in India after success in the Middle East
Kitchenwares retailer Lakeland has opened its first stores in India and is planning more.
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NewsBrandAlley plots Australian debut as profitability nears
BrandAlley will start shipping overseas later this year and chief executive Rob Feldmann touted Australia is its “perfect market”.