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NewsTesco signs deal with BBC Worldwide for Clubcard TV content
Tesco has inked a deal with BBC Worldwide to screen programmes through its new Clubcard TV digital streaming service.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does March's Shop Price Index tell us?
The BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index today revealed prices of non-food items rose for the first time in 15 months in March. Retail Week examines the data.
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NewsJacques Vert hires ex-Disney director as multichannel boss
Jacques Vert has hired former Disney Stores joint managing director John Hobson as its new multichannel director.
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NewsTesco’s convenience business One Stop to pilot franchise stores
Tesco-owned convenience business One Stop Stores is to trial a new franchise model with independent retailers that will pit it against symbol group giants Spar and Booker.
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NewsNon-food prices rise for the first time in over a year
Prices of non-food items rose for the first time in 15 months in March, edging up 0.2% against February’s 0.4% fall, reflecting a lower level of discounting as consumer demand strengthens.
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NewsGovernment considers relaxation of Chinese visa system
The Government has pledged to improve the visa system to allow Chinese nationals to visit and do business in the UK more easily.
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NewsArcadia hires American Express digital boss to lead ecommerce
Topshop owner Arcadia has recruited former American Express digital boss Alex Tait to head up the group’s ecommerce operation.
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NewsThorntons to beat profit expectations after 'satisfactory' Easter
Chocolatier Thorntons expects pre-exceptional pre-tax profits to be ahead of expectations after a “satisfactory” Easter trading period.
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French retailer Auchan gets green light for Real hypermarkets acquisition
French retailer Auchan has been given the green light for its acquisition of Metro Group’s Real hypermarkets in Ukraine, along with its property division.Metro Group only has two Real stores in Ukraine, one in Kiev and the other in Odessa.
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Central Retail Corporation buys Copenhagen department store
Thailand-based multi-format operator Central Retail Corporation has entered Denmark by acquiring Illum, a famous Copenhagen department store.The company plans to invest THB2bn (£45m) to renovate the store over the next four years. Central Retail chief executive Tos Chirathivat said the renovation would help Illum boost its income from THB5bn (£112.6m) ...
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Ahold completes sale of ICA stake
Grocer Ahold has completed the sale of its stake in Scandinavian retailer ICA to Hakon Invest of Sweden.Ahold held 60% in grocer ICA and jointly shared a controlling interest with Hakon Invest.In February, the latter agreed to buy Ahold’s stake for SEK21.2bn (£2.14bn) in cash.
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Drugstore operator CVS launches iPad app
Drugstore operator CVS has launched an iPad app that enables customers to explore a virtual 3D CVS/Pharmacy store and shop from their tablet. The app is the first of its kind and incorporates an interactive interface using gesture-based movements.Brian Tilzer, senior vice-president and chief digital officer of CVS/Pharmacy, said: “Our ...
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OpinionComment: The six buzzwords of ecommerce and multichannel retailing
Internationalisation, localisation, multichannel integration, mobilisation, personalisation and prioritisation.
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NewsVision Express delivers 6% jump in operating profit
Vision Express recorded a 6% jump in operating profit to £16.4m last year as it focused on giving customers value for money.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Walmart's idea to crowd source online deliveries work?
As Walmart considers using a crowd-sourcing approach to deliver online orders, Retail Week looks at the practicalities and implications of the move.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who is etailer Missguided?
As Missguided reveals its overseas growth plan, Retail Week takes a closer look at the fast-growing fashion site.
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NewsEtailer Missguided launches overseas as it aims to double sales this year
Fashion etailer Missguided is pushing the button on its overseas expansion as it looks to double its turnover this year.
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NewsThe Co-operative Food invests £6.5m in handheld devices
The Co-operative Food has invested £6.5m in rolling out wireless handheld devices which will allow the grocer to reduce queueing time at the tills.
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NewsAlliance Boots to cut 200 jobs at Nottingham manufacturing base
Alliance Boots will cut 200 jobs over the next two years at its manufacturing site in Nottingham so it can invest in better technology.
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NewsEaster sales at garden centres 'well down' as cold weather continues to bite
Sales at garden centres were “well below what was expected” over the critical Easter weekend as the cold weather continued to bite.