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AnalysisAsda and HMV: The pros and cons of a potential acquisition
The world of retail was surprised today by the news Asda is understood to have expressed an interest in collapsed entertainment retailer HMV.
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NewsEbooks added to inflation 'shopping basket' for first time
Ebooks, blueberries and continental deli meat have been added to the Office for National Statistics’ inflation ‘shopping basket’ for 2013, reflecting the change in shopping trends.
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NewsKingfisher names Andrew Livingston as new Screwfix boss
B&Q owner Kingfisher has named Andrew Livingston as the chief executive of its Screwfix trade business.
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OpinionComment: In defence of private equity
Despite the spate of negative comments about private equity and retail recently, it is worth remembering a few points in private equity’s defence.
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OpinionBlog: The Budget needs to fill in gaps on the high street
There is a week to go until the Chancellor reveals the Budget on March 20 and time is running out for retailers lobbying Government to freeze business rates in April.
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NewsHalfords appoints Pets at Home's Rob Swyer as its retail director
Halfords has poached Pets at Home business development director Rob Swyer, who follows his former boss Matt Davies to the car parts and bikes retailer.
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NewsFeather & Black boss Adam Black steps down
Beds retailer Feather & Black’s managing director Adam Black has stepped down to “pursue other opportunities” leaving the retailer without either of its founders.
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NewsJohn Lewis to trial £2m 'little Waitrose' food offer
John Lewis is to introduce a food offer in its Watford shop enabling customers to stock up on Waitrose products whilst shopping the department store.
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OpinionBlog: Tesco UK MD Chris Bush on its Price Promise
More than ever, in today’s economic climate, we know customers want to rely on us to offer the best possible prices.
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NewsGrocers fall 'woefully short' in managing supply chains, study shows
Supermarkets must communicate the importance of supply chains to avoid another horse meat scandal after they fell “woefully short”, according to a new survey.
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NewsJohn Lewis demands rebate from suppliers
John Lewis has been accused of “abusing” its suppliers for demanding a rebate from them despite sales of their products rising.
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NewsAsda in talks to buy bust HMV
Supermarket giant Asda is in talks with HMV’s administrator to save the collapsed entertainment retailer, according to reports.
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NewsMajestic Wine to relaunch website with personalised ranges
Wine warehouse Majestic Wine is to relaunch its UK website to feature localised ranges and improved customer recommendations this summer after hiring multichannel consultant Javelin Group.
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NewsGrocer Asda retaliates after Tesco Price Promise launch
Grocers Asda and Sainsbury’s have instantly hit back at rival Tesco’s new Price Promise promotion and questioned the quality of the UK’s largest grocer’s new marketing push.
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NewsGA Europe's footwear retailer Shoon to acquire Jane Shilton
Shoe retailer Shoon, owned by restructuring specialist GA Europe, is set to buy Jane Shilton’s footwear brand.
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OpinionComment: Showrooming - the new buzz word for retailers
Just when you thought you had cracked one buzz word, along comes the next battleground in the war for the consumer – showrooming.
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AnalysisSites: Feel Unique Vs Cheap Smells
Daniel Zeff, chief executive at creative content agency Evidently, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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NewsVince Cable to unveil retail growth plan at Retail Week Live
Business secretary Vince Cable is set to give a keynote address at the Retail Week Live conference on Wednesday where he is expected to unveil the Government’s international growth plan for UK retail.
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NewsRiver Island uses image recognition technology in Rihanna campaign
River Island is using image recognition technology to boost its marketing material for its new Rihanna for River Island collection.
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NewsSuperdrug to roll out Wi-Fi and interactive in-store radio
Superdrug is launching free Wi-Fi in all stores as it introduces interactive in-store radio to strengthen its customer engagement.