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NewsWaitrose poaches Ocado executive to become omnichannel boss
Waitrose has poached a senior Ocado executive to become its first head of omnichannel delivery as the grocer aims to offer a seamless customer experience across all of its channels.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Inditex wise to focus on existing markets
Inditex president Pablo Isla revealed last week that it will not be expanding internationally at the same pace as in recent years.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is etailer Ocado the answer to Morrisons’ prayers?
Morrisons is the laggard of the big four grocers. Can a tie-up with etailer Ocado give it a much-needed fillip?
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OpinionComment: Inflation is vital to help keep business in the black
‘Greed is good!’ Even those of you who have never seen the film Wall Street have probably heard of Gordon Gekko and his iconic speech.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: French Connection, Make a Scene
French Connection’s creative new campaign puts shoppers in the director’s chair to construct a film promoting its latest collection.
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AnalysisProfile: Darcy Willson-Rymer, Costcutter chief executive
The Costcutter boss has struck a deal with Palmer & Harvey that will add 800 stores to the convenience grocer’s estate.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Richard Weaver, ecommerce director, Majestic Wine
Richard Weaver, ecommerce director at wine retailer Majestic Wine, speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisSites: Direct-golf Vs Golfonline
Jim Brigden, chief commercial officer at iProspect, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How are the upcoming changes to consumer rights going to affect retailers?
How are the upcoming changes to consumer rights going to affect retailers?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I improve supply chain visibility?
How can I improve supply chain visibility?
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NewsVideo: Retailers herald Trinity Leeds opening
Retail Week talks to store groups that have opened shops today at Trinity Leeds including Superdry, New Look and Mamas & Papas.
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NewsOnline, not stores, key to overseas growth, says Next boss
Next has shunned opening stores overseas in favour of pushing its online operation as it prepares to launch its Chinese website this year.
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NewsVideo: Trinity Leeds is already a success, says owner Land Securities
As Trinity Leeds, the only major shopping centre to open this year, opens its doors, Retail Week speaks to owner Land Securities’ executive director Richard Akers about the scheme.
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NewsVideo: Trinity Leeds opening shows retail is 'alive and kicking', says Sir Stuart Rose
Former Marks & Spencer boss Sir Stuart Rose has said the opening of Trinity Leeds shopping centre today shows “retail is alive and kicking”.
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NewsCo-op boss Peter Marks insists the retailer is in 'great shape' despite profit fall
The Co-operative Group chief executive Peter Marks has insisted that the company is in “great shape” despite plunging profits.
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NewsHilco sole bidder for collapsed HMV as deal nears
Restructuring firm Hilco remains the only bidder in the frame for collapsed entertainment retailer HMV as its future looks to be determined in the next few days.
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NewsAsda withdraws corned beef containing 50% horse meat
Asda has withdrawn tens of thousands of its own brand corned beef tinned products after discovering they were 50% horse meat.
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OpinionComment: Complacency breeds high street failures
Andy Grove, one of the men behind Intel, once said: “Success breeds complacency. Complacency breeds failure. Only the paranoid survive.”
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OpinionNick Bubb's Verdict: Next - Don’t mention the weather?
The standard advice for retailers trying to explain away weak trading is not to blame “the weather”, so why did Next fall into that apparent trap today?
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AnalysisNext full-year results: What the analysts say
Next today reported pre-tax underlying profit jumped 9% to £622m last year but the new year has got off to a slow start. The City studied its balance sheet carefully.