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AnalysisInternational analysis: Asia offers a glimpse of bricks-and-mortar’s future
Last week’s World Retail Congress Asia Pacific took a long look at the growth of online shopping in Asia.
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OpinionComment: Save our supermarkets from a ghost-town fate
It is no news that high streets are facing stiff competition from online platforms and out-of-town shopping centres.
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OpinionMalcom Walker: Iceland boss on why the UK needs infrastructure investment
Retail is being held back by poor roads and patchy online coverage
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OpinionComment: Retail data – big or small, it’s what you do with it that matters
It doesn’t matter whether its big or small, we must make the best of any data.
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OpinionComment: It’s not plain sailing for luxury groups in China
Despite the obvious ongoing opportunity the global luxury market is becoming more difficult for luxury retailers to navigate.
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InterviewInterview: Asos technology boss on its IT investment plans
Asos is investing millions in its IT. Chief information officer Pete Marsden explains how he plans to make sure its technology is underpinning its phenomenal growth.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Bathroom retailer Victoria Plumb following TPG investment
As Victoria Plumb secures investment from private equity firm TPG Capital, Retail Week takes a look at how the online bathroom retailer has become a significant player in the home sector.
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AnalysisAt a glance: B&M Bargains' German retail acquisition JA Woll Handels
Value chain B&M Bargains has bought a majority stake in German discount group JA Woll Handels. Retail Week takes a look at the business.
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OpinionComment: Restructuring in retail – the foundation on which IPOs are built
With the window for retail IPOs now well and truly open, at least for the time being, the list of potential floats now appears to stretch out well into the second half of 2014.
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OpinionComment: How much money can Pets at Home make from pampered pooches?
Now that the first wave of retail IPOs has got away it’s good to see that newly quoted companies are embracing potential growth opportunities that, if successful, will reward new investors.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What is the best way for retailers to use Apple’s iBeacon?
What is the best way for retailers to use Apple’s iBeacon?
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AnalysisWebsite review: Barbour.com Vs Belstaff.co.uk
Vicky Bullen, chief executive at Coley Porter Bell shares her view of good and bad sites.
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OpinionComment: IPOs reflect a new generation of innovative retailers
Interest in retail stocks shows the industry is home to innovation.
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OpinionComment: International retail version 2.0 represents a big opportunity
Expanding internationally via online is a massive growth opportunity for UK retailers
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Facebook wanted virtual reality headset firm Oculus Rift
Facebook is on the acquisition trail at the moment – a few weeks after buying messaging app Whatsapp for $19bn, it has now bought virtual reality headset company Oculus Rift for $2bn.
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Opinion
Comment: Top 8 Twitter-savvy retailers
Twitter celebrated its eighth birthday last week – so what does the future have in store for the social media “fad” that has taken over?
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AnalysisHeadset shopping: What do retailers need to know
As technology advances more retailers are trying wearable technology, such as Google Glass. Retail Week takes a look at headset shopping.
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AnalysisPeople: The 7 highest profile job moves in February
Simon Calver, Jon Rudoe and Nicky Dulieu all announced they were leaving or taking up new roles in February - here are the 7 highest profile job moves from last month.
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OpinionBlog: Westfield launches Snap Fashion site to inspire shoppers
Westfield has launched a microsite and free app called #editme. The property firm created the “style discovery trend hub” in collaboration with Snap Fashion, the search engine that uses images to search for products.
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OpinionComment: In-store tech must offer shoppers benefits they can’t get on a phone
Planet Retail global research director Rob Gregory warns that jumping on the in-store technology bandwagon needs careful consideration.