All Retail Week articles in September 12 2014
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsKiddicare documents reveal full extent of decline as losses widen to ÂŁ127.8m
The full extent of Kiddicareâs decline has been laid bare in documents that show losses ballooned to ÂŁ127.8m in the final year of Morrisonsâ ownership.
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NewsTwitter tests 'buy' button to allow retailers to sell products direct from a tweet
Twitter is testing a âbuy nowâ button on its platform that will allow users to purchase products direct from a tweet.
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NewsCooler weather and back-to-school ranges help retail sales to bumper August
Cool weather boosted autumn fashion collections and demand for back-to-school ranges helped retail sales have their best performance since January.
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NewsDixons Carphone claims âgood startâ in first results since merger
Dixons Carphone has hailed a âgood startâ in its first results following the merger of Dixons Retail and Carphone Warehouse on August 7.
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NewsTesco shelves plans for Hudl smartphone amid fierce competition
Grocer Tesco has shelved plans for its Hudl smartphone in the face of fierce competition in the smartphone market.
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OpinionComment: Tesco needs to match ambition with executional excellence
In a Tesco store last weekend I asked the people on the tills about Dave Lewis.
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AnalysisAnalysis: August retail sales sector break down
UK retail like-for-likes increased by 1.3% in August, according to BRC-KPMG data. Retail Week takes a look at the performance sector-by-sector.
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AnalysisDixons Carphone's first trading update since merger: What the analysts say
Dixons Carphone today revealed its results for the first quarter since the merger. Retail Week looks at what the analysts say.
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NewsSir Ian Cheshire predicts Scottish independence price hikes
Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire has warned Scottish independence will force prices up in Scotland as Dixons Carphone boss Sebastian James shrugged off concerns about a Yes vote.
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NewsTwitter debate: Harnessing the power of online branding
Retailers and leading retail analysts discuss how engagement with an online community leads to increased omnichannel revenue.
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NewsDixons Carphone's Seb James expects iPhone 6 to trump iWatch
Dixons Carphone boss Seb James predicts the rumoured launch of an iPhone will have a bigger impact than an unveiling of an iWatch despite the phoneâs expense.
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NewsOcado launches first click-and-collect pilot at The Galleria shopping centre
Online grocer Ocado has launched its first click-and-collect offer at The Galleria shopping centre in Hatfield.
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OpinionComment: Tesco boss Dave Lewis has his turnaround work cut out
Tesco boss Dave Lewis describes himself as willing to do the right thing, even if itâs difficult. But is his message getting across?
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NewsVideo: Plus size retailer Simply Be launches ad with new designer Kelly Brook
Simply Be is launching a TV advert today featuring its new designer, model Kelly Brook, ahead of her debut collection with the plus size retailer.
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NewsLloydsPharmacy rolls out click-and-collect across store estate
LloydsPharmacy is rolling out next-day click-and-collect across its stores in a bid to boost its multichannel offer.
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NewsIkea reports improved European performance as global sales jump 3.6%
Ikeaâs European business is showing signs of improvement as it reports a 3.6% jump in like-for-like sales for its financial year.
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OpinionComment: How physical retailers can succeed against etailers
In the face of etailers, brick and mortar retailers show that in-store experience is a powerful resource but that online offer is still key.
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NewsDesigner Karl Lagerfeld gets dolled up with new Barbie model
World-renowned fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has been bestowed with the highest honour of all â a Barbie doll created in his image.
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NewsSt David's shopping centre and Trinity Leeds launch click-and-collect hubs
Cardiffâs St Davidâs shopping centre and Trinity Leeds are launching click-and-collect hubs with Collect+, enabling customers to pick up online orders from the centres.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Apple and eBay
Retail news round-up on September 10, 2014: Appleâs two new iPhones and Watch introduced; eBay releases Christmas Tracker tool.