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AnalysisAnalysis: Tiger brings its value retail to Tottenham Court Road
Danish value retailer Tiger has opened its first central London store on Tottenham Court Road. But does it earn its stripes?
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AnalysisWebsite review: Urban Outfitters Vs Next
Ben Stollard, UK director at ForeSee, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Carphone Warehouse endorses 'stinginess' to win over bargain hunters
Carphone Warehouse’s new advertising campaign hilariously endorses being “tight” to promote the retailer’s value proposition and is designed to position the retailer as a place for bargain hunters looking for a good deal on a phone.
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InterviewQ&A: Very's brand ambassador Fearne Cotton
Fearne Cotton, Brand ambassador for Very, speaks to Retail Week about working with the online retailer.
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OpinionComment: Retailers must evolve with the times to remain customer-centred
I’m sure that, like me, you’ve been glued to the recent BBC2 series Robert Peston Goes Shopping. The series provided a concise but definitive history of retailing in the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Brainwaves and neuromarketing - how retailers can use psychology to influence shoppers
Powerful psychological techniques influence shopper behaviour and the science behind them is becoming more sophisticated, reports Rebecca Thomson.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What will the retail board of the future look like?
Marks & Spencer digital boss Laura Wade-Gery has warned about the dearth of multichannel positions on retail boards, but businesses will likely have to update other top roles too.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Poundland, Argos and Topshop
Retail news round-up September 27, 2013: Poundland plans 11 new Dealz shops in Ireland; Argos to hire 10,000 Christmas workers; and Topshop permanently banned from using Rihanna’s image
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I effectively discount without cheapening my brand?
How can I effectively discount without cheapening my brand?
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NewsAlliance Boots reshuffles management team as Gourlay takes Walgreens position
Alliance Boots has made three promotions to its senior team in an internal management reshuffle triggered by the departure of health and beauty chief executive Alex Gourlay this week.
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OpinionBlog: A backstage pass at HMV 363 Oxford Street reveals Hilco’s intent
A rapid walk through HMV’s revived store at 363 Oxford Street provided an entertaining morning yesterday.
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NewsTesco launches speed dating event for starts-ups
Tesco has launched a speed dating-style event for start-ups in a bid to help introduce more new ideas to the business.
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NewsNorthern retailers paying twice as much as they should in business rates
Retailers in some northern towns are paying twice as much in business rates as they should, according to a new study.
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NewsDixons introduces one hour online collection service in Ireland
Dixons has introduced a new collection method in its Irish stores where shoppers will be able to pick up online orders in one hour.
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AnalysisDealing with product controversies: What do retailers need to know?
Asda and Tesco have been forced to withdraw costumes from sale after complaints that they were offensive to the mentally ill. Retail Week takes a look at how retailers should handle such a situation.
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NewsMoss Bros to launch first overseas websites in Australia, Sweden and Denmark
Moss Bros is set to open its first overseas websites this year in Australia, Republic of Ireland, Sweden and Denmark.
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NewsJohn Lewis redeveloping legacy systems to build omnichannel infrastructure
John Lewis is carrying out a “comprehensive slum redevelopment”, ripping out between 50 and 60 old systems and replacing them with more modern systems that have clear interfaces and can be linked more easily.
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NewsAsda withdraws ‘mental patient’ fancy dress costume
Asda has withdrawn a ‘mental patient’ fancy dress costume from sale after the product was deemed distasteful by the public.
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NewsMoss Bros first half profits increase as like-for-likes rise 1.7%
Formalwear retailer Moss Bros recorded a 1.7% uplift in first half retail like-for-likes as profits improved as it plans to open websites overseas.