All Retail Week articles in November 7 2014
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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Analysis
M&S reports first profit rise in four years: What the analysts say
Marks & Spencer has reported its first profit rise in four years after a strong performance from its food business. Here is what the analysts say.
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Analysis
People: Who changed jobs in December - retail's top people moves
For many people a new year marks the opportunity for a new start, with careers very much in the forefront of many people’s thoughts.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Apple, Sainsbury's and online retail
Retail news round-up on November 11, 2014: Apple to open UK R&D centre, Sainsbury’s appeal against Tesco dismissed, UK online retailers gear up for Christmas
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Opinion
Comment: Netto’s double-act with Sainsbury's looks a canny move
The return of the discount retailer to the UK, in concert with Sainsbury’s, will put pressure on the other discounters.
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News
Amazon expects record shopper numbers on Black Friday
Amazon expects to attract record numbers of shoppers to its site on Black Friday this year.
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Opinion
Comment: Why customer relationship management is no longer enough
Customer relationship management (CRM) is too focused on transactions and now retailers must build two-way relationships.
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News
Sainsbury’s to scale back store openings and cut dividend
Sainsbury’s is to scale back its store-opening programme and cut its dividend as it aims to combat falling sales.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's and Tesco
Retail news round-up on November 10, 2014: Sainsbury’s to scrap store openings programme,Warren Buffett loses $678m on Tesco investment, Tesco surrenders top spot in entertainment sales to Amazon
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Analysis
People: What skills does the Tesco board need to succeed?
The role of the board of directors has been brought into sharp focus in recent weeks by the accounting scandal at Tesco, and the coming weeks will be crucial for the retailer.
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News
Video: Tesco lights up Wigan with Christmas advertising campaign
Tesco has opted for a light show, giant Santas and lots of sparkle in its Christmas campaign which aims to focus on the little things that help customers in the festive season.
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News
Sainsbury's to trial app to cut time spent in stores and at checkout
Sainsbury’s is to trial an app that builds customer baskets with the aim of cutting time spent in store and at the till.
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Opinion
Blog: When high-profile supply chain disasters hit
Making the right risk management decisions is critical for supply chain heads managing highly complex, global supply chains.
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News
Grocers' Christmas ads: Are they a hit or a miss?
Supermarkets have begun unveiling their festive ad campaigns. But, according to the experts, are they Christmas crackers or turkeys?
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News
Specialist retailers' Christmas ads: Are they a hit or a miss?
Specialist retailers including Game and Halfords have launched their festive ads, but are they Christmas crackers or turkeys?
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News
Fashion and department stores' Christmas ads: Are they a hit or a miss?
Department store retailers are unveiling their festive campaigns, among them the much anticpated John Lewis ad. Are they Christmas crackers or turkeys?
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Interview
Interview: Munish Datta on M&S’s updated sustainability programme
Munish Datta speaks about M&S’s updated sustainability programme, Plan A, and building a sustainable property portfolio for the future.
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Analysis
Analysis: Spain re-emerging as major retail destination
The Spanish retail scene is bouncing back from the economic downturn and, as Christmas approaches, is firmly established as a retail destination.
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Opinion
Comment: Should retailers be worried about the holiday pay ruling?
The Employment Appeal Tribunal’s ruling on overtime will change how holiday pay is calculated – how will this verdict impact retailers?
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News
Marks & Spencer unveils Christmas ‘random acts of kindness’ campaign
Marks & Spencer has revealed its Christmas ad, which is designed to give meaning to its ‘Magic & Sparkle’ seasonal strapline.
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News
Shop Direct launches Christmas ads for Very and Littlewoods
Shop Direct has launched its £6.5m ‘Step into Christmas in style’ campaign for Very as sister brand Littlewoods debuts its pantomime-themed ad.