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NewsConsumer confidence slumps seven points in December
Consumer confidence plunged seven points to -29 in December proving consumer sentiment remains fragile despite Christmas being less than a week away.
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Sephora plans South American store openings
LVMH-owned beauty chain Sephora plans to open 50 stores in South America in the next four years.The retailer, which entered Brazil in 2010 with the acquisition of beauty etailer Sack’s, opened two stores in São Paulo this summer.
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Kroger promotes Lynn Gust to president of Fred Meyer division
Grocer Kroger has promoted Lynn Gust, senior vice-president of operations, to president of Kroger’s Fred Meyer division. Gust started his career with Fred Meyer in 1970 and has served in a variety of leadership roles, including vice-president of the food group and senior vice-president of the store operations group.
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Costco reveals opening plans for 2013
Warehouse club operator Costco has revealed its opening plans for the remainder of the 2013 financial year.In the first quarter, which ended on November 25, Costco added nine clubs - eight in the US and one in Canada - bringing its total to 617, including 443 in the US.By the ...
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NewsSanta grabs a bargain at B&Q's winter Sale
Santa is clearly a man who likes a bargain, as he was first in line at B&Q’s winter Sale this week to pick up grit, a shovel and a ladder for his busy day.
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NewsToys R Us aims to take top market share spot
Toys R Us plans to improve its product range, create more in-store theatre and develop its multichannel presence as it bids to become the largest toy retailer in the UK.
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NewsPeacocks plans overseas growth as revival rolls on
Peacocks is to re-enter the Middle East and launch in Germany next year.
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OpinionComment: A business case for technology
It’s been an important year for technology in retail - everything from mobile to multichannel to data has attracted more attention than technologists are perhaps used to receiving.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How has m-commerce evolved?
The story of m-commerce efforts in 2012 includes both good news and bad news. Firstly the good news.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The increasing importance of data
Loyalty programmes are nothing new, but their importance to retailers is increasing. Evan Schuman discusses what is happening in the loyalty market this year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Multichannel in the mainstream
2012 was the year multichannel work started in earnest for many retailers. Evan Schuman charts its progress and discusses what’s next.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Jerónimo Martins to invest in Polish market
Portuguese-based retailer Jerónimo Martins is to invest €2.5bn (£2.03bn) over the next three years, with 70% directed into Polish discount chain Biedronka.
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OpinionComment: Reckless gurus walk on thin ice
For those presiding over failure, delusion and reality are often poles apart.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Bargain Booze Christmas Campaign
Bargain Booze has opted for a humorous ad to highlight its festive offers.
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OpinionRetail Surgery: What needs to be considered when entering or exiting an international market?
What needs to be considered when entering or exiting an international market?
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OpinionRetail Surgery: Can mobile apps replace traditional customer loyalty cards?
Can mobile apps ever replace the more traditional customer loyalty cards?
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OpinionBlog: Speedy delivery guarantees a merry online Christmas
As retailers across the high street gear up for their biggest weekend of the year, etailers would traditionally be counting up the Christmas takings. But not this year, as many online players are busy promoting their guaranteed delivery options to make sure that special gift is ready under the tree come Christmas morning.
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OpinionBlog: Gift Cards - An omnichannel Christmas Carol
Last night, at about 3am, I was awoken by a strange noise. Climbing out of bed I was approached by a ghostly figure. “Who are you?” I asked. “And what are you doing in a retail technology blog-related dream?”
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NewsJeweller Theo Fennell halves losses as takeover talks continue
Jeweller Theo Fennell more than halved its losses in the first half as takeover talks continue.
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NewsRetail sales values rise 1.5% in November
The value of retail sales jumped 1.5% year-on-year last month, according to the Office for National Statistics.