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Gap to focus on ecommerce operations
Gap will focus on ecommerce, m-commerce and its international operations to drive growth in 2012. With direct (ecommerce) and international divisions together representing 26% of the fashion retailer’s total net sales, Gap plans to invest in ecommerce and m-commerce and develop a global IT platform to support its international operations.While ...
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NewsHMV uses it loaf in its new niche marketing campaign
HMV brought a bit of rock history to its Oxford Street store this week as Meatloaf took centre stage to sign copies of his new album.
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NewsJohn Lewis to revamp flagship ahead of Olympics
Department store group John Lewis is to invest £8m in revamping its flagship Oxford Street store ahead of the London 2012 Olympics and Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this summer.
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NewsBoots’ new £50m warehouse will enhance online profits
Delivery services to improve after health and beauty giant invests in Burton-on-Trent site.
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NewsTesco boss urged to bring back the ‘personal touch’
Former Tesco chairman Lord MacLaurin has called for his former “Saturday boy” Philip Clarke to focus on staffing levels and service to turnaround the grocer’s fortunes.
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OpinionWe need more women on boards
Jacqueline Gold is the chief executive of Ann Summers. She is responsible for making the Ann Summers family business one of the most profitable private companies in the UK .
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OpinionThe best retailers are thriving in tough times
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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AnalysisCampaign of the Week: DFS Making everyday more comfortable
After years of price-focused campaigns, sofa retailer DFS has changed tack. Its latest television advert is designed to appeal to shoppers’ emotions, and marks a new direction for the retailer.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Are we required to pay the national minimum wage to interns?
We offer expenses-only internships. Are we required to pay the national minimum wage?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Can I reduce risk by introducing a franchise model?
Can we reduce the risk of a large store estate by turning company-owned stores into franchise stores?
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AnalysisPharmacy: What do retailers need to know?
Sainsbury’s new hospital pharmacy is emblematic of a wider push by grocers to expand their pharmacy offers.
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AnalysisRetail’s work record under fire
Retail’s role in helping young people into work is under fire amid accusations of exploitation and pressure to make people do unpaid work, but protesters miss the point, reports Alex Lawson.
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OpinionPrimark is a step ahead
Nicola Harrison has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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NewsPets at Home hires American Golf's Nick Wood as new boss
UPDATE: Pets at Home has hired American Golf boss Nick Wood as its new chief executive
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NewsFenn Wright Manson files intention to appoint an administrator
Womenswear chain Fenn Wright Manson has filed an intention to appoint an administrator.
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NewsHobbs drives brand development with marketing director appointment
Womenswear retailer Hobbs has appointed former ASOS global marketing director Clare Dobbie to its newly created marketing director role.
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NewsMobile accounts for 5% of all online sales
Mobile sales accounted for 5.3% of all online sales in the quarter to January.
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NewsFenn Wright Manson calls in restructuring firm
Womenswear chain Fenn Wright Manson has called in a restructuring specialist as trading worsens since its acquisition by private equity firm Darwin 17 months ago.