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AnalysisAnalysis: The logic behind the Carphone and Dixons merger
Dixons and Carphone Warehouse today confirmed their merger. Retail Week looks at the rationale behind the move.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Dixons Carphone – a merger of cynics?
It is rare for “mergers of equals” to work straightaway, so is it surprising that the Dixons Carphone merger has attracted some cynicism?
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AnalysisFormer Morrisons digital executive Simon Harrow founds technology start-up
Simon Harrow, former Morrisons digital executive and Kiddicare chief operating officer has launched a company with incubator Haatch.
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OpinionComment: Tesco smartphone makes sense as tech becomes a retail battleground
Last week Tesco revealed that it is to launch its own smartphone this year.
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OpinionComment: Would a Dixons/Carphone deal be retail’s first m-commerce merger?
The likely tie-up between Carphone warehouse and Dixons might in future come to be seen as retail’s first big m-commerce merger.
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AnalysisBitcoin payments: What do retailers need to know?
Electronic products retailer CeX became the first UK retailer to use Bitcoin in a store in an innovative payment trial. Retail Week looks at the pros and the cons of the virtual currency
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AnalysisAt a glance: IPO candidate flash sales site MySale
MySale revealed its intention to float this morning. Retail-week takes a closer look at Australian fashion etailer MySale.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Alibaba's IPO will keep it ahead of its rivals
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba filed to go public last week, reflecting the fact that it is facing growing competition in its home market of China.
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OpinionComment: Why the Internet fridge remains frozen in time
Retail Week ran a comment article last month citing the idea of the Internet fridge that could understand when you were low on cheese and connect to online grocers to ensure you never ran out again.
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AnalysisVideo: Shop Direct 'speed dates' with innovative Israeli tech start-ups
Shop Direct visited Tel Aviv to meet with 26 tech start-ups. Retail Week finds out why the etailer is seeking out Israeli firms.
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OpinionComment: M&S website is its flagship store, as balance shifts to digital
As digital commerce continues to grow, many retailers are beginning to set objectives aimed at balancing sales between bricks and clicks.
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AnalysisMorrisons first quarter: What the analysts say
Morrisons posted a 7.1% slump in like-for like sales in the first quarter, blaming a “continued” competitive market for supermarkets. Retail Week takes a look at the analyst reaction.
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OpinionBlog: Walgreens trials iBeacons in pharmacy stores
iBeacons are on the minds of many technologically minded marketeers at the moment – but mainly because it’s difficult to work out what to do with them.
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Analysis
In numbers: Supermarket Sainsbury's full-year figures in detail
Sainsbury’s revealed its full-year figures today as boss Justin King prepares to leave. Retail Week takes a look at the numbers.
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AnalysisWebinar: Online customer reviews should be leveraged to boost bottom lines
Online customer reviews will become a currency if leveraged effectively, according to Retail Week’s and Trustpilot’s webinar.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Nine fascinating facts about Chinese online giant Alibaba
Chinese internet giant Alibaba is on course for one of the biggest floats in history. Retail Week picks out some fascinating facts about the etailer.
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OpinionComment: Understanding the shopper’s journey to purchase
As retailers, we know all too well that shoppers want convenience, speed and choice – they want to shop anytime, anywhere, on any device.
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Analysis
Analysis: How can retailers stay ahead in the m-commerce race?
Rising smartphone and tablet ownership has led to an explosion in mobile shopping, which is taking a greater share of spend each year.
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OpinionComment: Using new technology to personalise the shopping experience
Many big-name retailers are making customer insights central to all big decisions, using new technology to personalise the experience.
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AnalysisAt a glance: How Argos plans to innovate in the year ahead
Argos is two years into its five-year transformation plan to overhaul its business model for the digital era.