All Retail Week articles in November 15 2013 – Page 2
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OpinionComment: Supply chain investment key for retail success
Retail has become an increasingly complicated business. Consumers are shopping across channels and expect a range of fulfilment options, increased product value and more relevant goods whatever the weather.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How weather impacts supply chain fulfilment
Unpredictable weather is adding risk for supply chain heads. Jon Severs finds out how retailers are responding to unexpected weather conditions and the methods they are using to forecast demand.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How the Co-op supply chain overhaul has transformed operations
The Co-operative Group has completed an eight-year update of its supply chain to address efficiency, costs and availability. David Brooks meets supply chain director Mark Hale to find out how the investment is paying off.
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Analysis: Innovation in supply chain online fulfilment
As cut-off times for next-day delivery get later, and same-day delivery becomes more widely adopted, retailers’ supply chains are being tested to the limit, writes David Brooks.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How portcentric distribution is transforming supply chains
For some retailers, portcentric distribution is an appealing option with leading names such as Marks & Spencer, Asda and Tesco fully committed to the model, while others are adopting it on a short-term trial basis for seasonal lines. Simon Jack analyses its pros and cons.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: JC Penney’s management U-turn begins to pay off
Executives at US department store operator JC Penney must be pretty happy with their decision to reach into the past and reappoint Mike Ullman as chief executive.
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InterviewQ&A: Former Fat Face chairman Alan Giles
Alan Giles, former chairman at Fat Face, speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Adapting supply chains for international expansion
The logistics of moving products across the globe can mean profit growth is hard to come by. Liz Morrell examines how retailers are reducing inefficiencies in the supply chain as they expand internationally.
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Analysis12 ways for retailers to appeal to mums
Mums are a vital consumer group for many retailers. Retail Week worked with Discovery Research to find out how businesses can appeal to them.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How do I gather data on my consumers sensitively?
How do I gather data on my consumers sensitively?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I ensure I’m catering for customers with speech or communication difficulties?
In the UK there are 2.5 million people who have speech, language or communication difficulties and many of these people are retailers’ customers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Asda’s five-year strategy the right one?
Asda president and chief executive Andy Clarke today unveiled a five-year strategy called Redefining Value Retailing. Retail Week takes a look at the plan in detail.
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NewsBlockbuster administrator to close 72 stores
Blockbuster administrator Moorfields Corporate Recovery is to close 72 of its 264 stores following the DVD rental chain’s collapse on Monday.
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OpinionComment: Has Sainsbury's stolen John Lewis' Christmas ad crown?
Christmas officially starts when department store group John Lewis unveils its festive advert. And this year was no different.
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OpinionComment: Only Government can deliver fairness on business rates – not councils
As much as political reshuffles are hyped in the media as hugely important, most people know it’s a case of ‘meet the new boss, same as the old boss’.
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NewsAsda to cut prices further with £1bn investment as it outlines five year strategy
Asda plans to plough £1.25bn into slashing prices and improving products to “redefine value” as it seeks to set itself apart from the competition.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Arcadia - if in doubt blame the weather?
Sir Philip Green says the weather has been both unseasonably mild and wet recently, but Arcadia’s problems are more deep-seated than that.
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NewsArcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green considers launching convenience store chain
Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green may take on retailers ranging from Marks & Spencer to Tesco by opening convenience stores in branches of his Bhs chain.
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NewsOctober retail sales record "strong" performance
Retail sales volumes rose 1.8% in October against last year, while sales values increased 2.5%.
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NewsSelfridges click-and-collect drive through launches tomorrow
Selfridges will launch its click-and-collect drive through service tomorrow at its Oxford Street flagship store.