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AnalysisIn-store Wi-Fi: What do retailers need to know?
In-store Wi-Fi is increasingly a must-have, as not only does it allow customers to research products, but gives retailers an insight into online research habits.
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NewsMorrisons ad banned for targeting children
Grocer Morrisons has been rapped over a television advert after viewers complained that it targeted children.
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NewsWhite Company opens first travel shop
Fashion and homewares retailer The White Company has opened its first travel store at St Pancras station in London.
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NewsThe Range revamps website
Furniture and homewares retailer The Range has revamped its website to simplify the buying process.
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NewsAmazon profits tumble as it continues to invest
Etail giant Amazon said further investment in the business led to a 73% slump in net income in its third quarter.
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GalleryIn pictures: First look at Austin Reed's Regent Street flagship
Menswear retailer Austin Reed has opened its new flagship store on Regent Street, which chief executive Nick Hollingworth described as a “stake in the ground” and representative of the future of the fashion retailer.
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NewsTesco sets up emergency hubs in wake of Thai floods
Supermarket group Tesco has had to shut some of its stores in Thailand because of flooding affecting the country, and the retailer is helping with the relief effort.
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OpinionUncharitable me
Saying there should be fewer charity shops is viewed a bit like taking sweets from children or not giving up your seat to an old lady on the bus. But Mary Portas is right that too many of them can be a bad thing.
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NewsWaitrose launches loyalty card
Waitrose has launched a loyalty card to reward customers and get a greater insight into their shopping habits.
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NewsVideo: Dundrum shopping centre evacuated after severe flooding
Dundrum shopping centre in Dublin has been flooded after more than a month’s worth of rain fell in just a few hours yesterday (Monday).
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NewsDebenhams launches home catalogue to boost online sales
Debenhams has published a catalogue featuring homewares and furnishings for the first time to help drive online sales.
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NewsUK families £15 a week worse off in September
UK families were £15 a week worse off in September according to the Asda Income Tracker, representing the biggest drop since records began.
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NewsArgos launches TV shopping on Freesat
Multichannel retailer Argos’s TV shopping operation has extended its reach through a tie-up with satellite TV firm Freesat.
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NewsMore bad news from Carpetright as sales continue to fall
Carpetright has announced a 5.2% fall in second quarter sales, and warned that full-year profits will come in at “the lower end of current expectations.”
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News
Neiman Marcus looks to cater for the Chinese consumer market
Department store retailer Neiman Marcus has said it is looking to expand into the Chinese consumer market, initially looking to cater to Chinese residents who travel to the US.Neiman Marcus Stores executive vice-president Neva Hall said that the company is tapping the expertise gained by its staff in gateway cities ...
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NewsPets retailer Jollyes profits rise
Pets retailer Jollyes Group has posted a 7.6% increase in EBITDA to £6m in the year ended 31 May 2011.
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Opinion
Urban Outfitters Facebook success
Having a social media presence is almost compulsory for retailers, but getting it right is something that takes time and money.
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NewsNetflix to launch in UK next year
Netflix, the on-demand film specialist, is to launch a streaming service in the UK and Republic of Ireland in 2012.
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OpinionHouse of Fraser future shop
The opening of a House of Fraser.com store in Aberdeen’s Union Square is certainly a departure from department store norms, but is this still shopping?
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NewsUrban Outfitters removes 'Navajo' name following Native American tribe complaints
US lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters has removed the word ‘Navajo’ from product names on its website following complaints.