All Retail Week articles in November 8 2013 – Page 3
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Opinion
Comment: J Crew’s flagship must reflect its enhanced premium positioning
Following a low-key entry into the UK in October with a menswear-only store, J.Crew is opening its flagship on Regent Street to much greater fanfare.
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Analysis
Data: Online range benchmarking - portable audio products
Range optimisation specialist Rangespan reveals which retailers stock the product that is most searched for online. Next month’s data will cover the toy category.
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News
Interview: Mickey Drexler on how J Crew's magic will work in the UK
J Crew boss Millard “Mickey” Drexler, known as ‘The King of Retail’, will add a new country to the fashion retailer’s empire with the opening of its much-anticipated UK flagship tomorrow.
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Analysis
What Mickey said: Quotes from J Crew’s legendary boss
As J Crew boss Millard “Mickey” Drexler is in town for the opening of the premium retailer’s UK flagship store on Regent Street, Retail Week digs out some of the best lines from one of retail’s biggest personalities.
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Analysis
Analysis: J Crew at a glance
As J Crew prepares to cut the ribbon on its UK flagship store, Retail Week highlights some interesting key facts and figures about the hotly anticipated US retailer.
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Gallery
In pictures: J Crew's Regent Street flagship ahead of opening
US fashion giant J Crew will open its long awaited Regent Street flaghip in London on Friday.
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Opinion
Comment: Will Jim McCarthy stay at Poundland after an IPO?
Corporate action is on the cards at single-price retailer Poundland. An IPO is widely expected by City observers.
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Analysis
Halfords: six ways boss Matt Davies has improved performance
Motor accessories and cycling specialist Halfords is in the midst of a turnaround under chief executive Matt Davies.
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News
Tesco fills Extra space as Original Factory Shop opens
Tesco has sublet space in its Newport Extra store to general merchandise retailer The Original Factory Shop as part of boss Philip Clarke’s ongoing plans to revitalise its big-box superstores.
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News
SuperGroup like-for-likes jump as it takes control of German stores
SuperGroup’s retail like-for-likes jumped 7.8% in its second quarter to October 27 as the trendy fashion retailer took control of its German franchise operation.
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News
Halfords' first-half profits jump as turnaround gains pace
Pre-tax profit jumped 6.4% to £44.6m at bikes and car parts retailer Halfords in its first half to September 27.
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News
Morrisons like-for-likes dip as it plots convenience and online push
Morrisons like-for-likes dipped 2.4%, excluding fuel, in its third quarter as it continues its push into convenience.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Halfords, SuperGroup, Next and more
Retail news round-up November 7, 2013: Morrisons like-for-likes dip 2.4% in its third quarter, Halfords pre-tax profits rise in first half and SuperGroup like-for-likes jump as it takes control of German stores.
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Analysis
Mobile phone data: What do retailers need to know?
Morrisons has successfully used mobile phone location data to encourage new shoppers into its stores.
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Opinion
Comment: Is innovation in retail ambitious enough?
We retailers can justifiably be proud of our ability to innovate - it’s in our blood. Day-in, day-out we create new products, new store and online experiences and a never-ending array of promotional mechanics.
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Analysis
Analysis: Is dynamic pricing about to take off in retail?
Retailers looking for new ways to update prices are rethinking an older technology. Rebecca Thomson reports on the latest initiatives.
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News
Video: Marks & Spencer Christmas ad makes debut on YouTube
Marks & Spencer launched its Christmas ad campaign on YouTube and social media on Monday, and it will air tonight on TV during Coronation Street.
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Analysis
People: Who went where in retail - October
Doubtless a few eyebrows were raised in the City when it was reported that outgoing Burberry boss Angela Ahrendts was to receive a multimillion pound payout on becoming head of Apple’s global retail division. While the exact value of Ahrendts windfall has not been revealed ...
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News
Marks & Spencer's Leading Ladies campaign brings fashion boost
Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland has insisted there are signs of improving performance in the crucial womenswear category as lines featured in its Leading Ladies campaign sold well.
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News
J Crew stands out in bland retail landscape, says Drexler ahead of UK assault
J Crew boss Millard ‘Mickey’ Drexler has said the US apparel powerhouse stands out in an “extraordinarily homogenous” global fashion landscape as it prepares to unveil its UK flagship.