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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: The outlook for Argos
It is an uncomfortable truth that the catalogue showroom store format has died a painful death everywhere else in the world, except in the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The future of the Argos store network
As Home Retail boss Terry Duddy prepared to release full-year figures for his flagship Argos business, he would have known that store numbers would be a big talking point.
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Analysis10 things you didn’t know about N Brown
Multichannel retailer N Brown, owner of businesses such as Figleaves, revealed a “robust” set of results today. Here’s 10 things you might not know about the business.
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OpinionRetail property development: Changing for the better
As every week goes by, it seems yet another story emerges of retailers consolidating their store portfolios.
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AnalysisThe future of Britain’s high streets
As retailers reduce their store portfolios amid difficult trading and increasing online sales, talk is rife about the future of the high street. Nicola Harrison considers changes in the retail property landscape.
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AnalysisSupermarkets: Realigning store spend
Tesco will not take January’s profit warning lying down and as it reappraises its store offer the implications will be felt across the grocery sector. Mark Faithfull looks at how supermarkets are realigning their store spend.
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OpinionMusic independents are making a comeback
I wrote this column on Independent Record Store Day, an annual event celebrating the joy of musical discovery in just such an establishment near you.
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OpinionC&A puts Facebook likes on hangers
Fashion retailer C&A wouldn’t be the first retailer that springs to mind when considering innovative marketing techniques, but its latest campaign, Fashion Like, would suggest otherwise.
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Opinion
Nike at Boxpark: Retail theatre, technology and a full supporting cast
Even the best retail technology requires excellent staff to deliver results, as demonstrated in the two leading edge Nike stores at the Boxpark pop-up mall in Shoreditch.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What will Willson-Rymer do with Clintons?
With the news that ailing greetings card retailer Clinton Cards has delayed publication of its strategic review until next month, Retail Week has put together its own thoughts on what boss Darcy Willson-Rymer will be looking at.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Warming up shoppers to the new Tesco
Transforming Tesco’s image and improving shopper experience are at the heart of boss Philip Clarke’s plan to return it to form.
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Opinion
Austin Reed and Monsoon upgrade supply chain systems
Being a successful multi-channel retailer isn’t all about having a cool website with great EPOS integration.
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AnalysisDebenhams’ Endless Aisle: What do retailers need to know?
By letting etail shoppers buy stock held in stores as well as its online stockroom, Debenhams’ Endless Aisle increases takings and cuts markdowns.
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Sites: Mulberry Vs Gap
Tom Ogle, Europe chief executive at Market Force, shares his view of good and bad websites.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: eBay, My Mix
EBay’s product mix is wide and varied, and its fashion advertising has always played on this.
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InterviewInterview: Asos' Nick Robertson defies doubters
For most retailers, posting soaring retail sales up almost 50% for the year-end would see analysts tipping their caps but pessimists have questioned Asos’ performance. Tiffany Holland asks Asos chief executive why he remains so bullish.
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OpinionRetail must return to first principles
Being of a certain age I am increasingly conscious of the way in which time appears to accelerate rather than remain a constant.
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OpinionTwitter success measured using Engagement Index
Most retailers will have a customer relationship management strategy in place already, but for many this doesn’t extend to social media.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What Amazon's publishing arm means for retail
Amazon’s latest venture – to develop a book publishing operation in the UK – is yet another example of the online giant’s ability to think long term.
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OpinionInstagram: How can retailers use the platform?
The news this month that Facebook has bought the Instagram platform for $1bn may have come as a surprise to some people.