All Retail Week articles in September 18 2015 – Page 2
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Analysis
Tech & Ecomm: Watch – Anthony Roberts on tech strategy and personalisation
The Walgreens Boots Alliance CIO on the importance of using personal data correctly and the impact technology has on the retailer’s strategy.
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Analysis
M&S uses virtual reality headsets to launch Loft homewares range
Marks & Spencer is hosting a series of pop-up virtual reality ‘hacks’ to mark the launch of its new Loft homewares range.
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Analysis
At a glance: Chile and Peru in profile as River Island enters South America
River Island has launched in Chile and Peru as it seeks growth opportunities in developing markets. Retail Week takes a look at the countries.
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Interview
BHS boss interview: Will BHS still be here in a year’s time? ‘Absolutely’
Last year, for only the second time in a decade, department store group BHS recorded annual like-for-like growth.
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Analysis
Next week in retail - French Connection, House of Fraser, Card Factory, The Toy Store
Retail Week presents a round-up of what to look out for next week, including French Connection’s half-year figures and The Toy Store’s first UK opening
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Analysis
Infographic: John Lewis sales jump 5% as weather drives fashion performance
John Lewis sales jumped 5% to £75.77m last week as colder weather drove sales of its winter fashion lines and premium bedding.
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Opinion
Blog: Guaranteeing the act of gift giving this Christmas
Hermes head of marketing Joanne Morley outlines how the company is guaranteeing the act of gift giving this Christmas.
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Analysis
Poundland takeover of rival 99p Stores given full clearance by CMA
Poundland’s takeover of value retail rival 99p Stores has been given full clearance by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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Analysis
M&Co boss Iain McGeoch steps down after more than 50 years at the helm
Scottish fashion tycoon Iain McGeoch has stepped down as chairman and chief executive of M&Co after more than 50 years at the helm.
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Video
The Retail Week: Kingfisher's top team, a new-look BHS and River Island
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from executive editor George MacDonald and senior reporter Matthew Chapman.
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News
Angus Thirlwell on consumer loyalty and having a taste for success
The founder of Hotel Chocolat discusses the importance of his constant desire to go the extra mile for the chocolatier’s loyal customers.
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Cartoon
Blower’s retail cartoon: Sainsbury's launches in China through Alibaba tie-up
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Sainsbury’s selling food in China through an online partnership with Alibaba.
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Analysis
River Island reveals 70% profit surge as it expands into South America
River Island has revealed a 69.4% surge in full-year pre-tax profits as the fashion retailer unveils its first stores in South America.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on ONS retail sales and Amazon
Retail news round-up on September 18, 2015: August retail sales up just 0.2% and Amazon unveils $50 Fire tablet and upgraded Fire TV.
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Analysis
Lidl to be first supermarket in UK to pay staff a 'real living wage'
Lidl has become the first UK supermarket to pledge to pay its staff a real living wage in a move that will hand pay rises to 9,000 workers.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: How to use technology to improve store layout
How can retailers use technology to improve store layout?
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Analysis
Clarks chief executive and finance boss in sudden exit
Footwear retailer Clarks is on the hunt for new leadership as its chief executive and finance boss have left with “immediate effect”, Retail Week can reveal.
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Analysis
Hobbycraft launches small store format to accelerate expansion plan
Arts and crafts specialist Hobbycraft has launched a new small store format as it seeks to accelerate the expansion of its store estate.
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News
Pep&Co plans 150-piece menswear range as it nears 50 store openings
The boss of Pep&Co has revealed its plans to offer around 150 menswear SKUs when it launches into the category in November.
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News
Dyson to open Apple-style standalone store on Oxford Street
Technology giant Dyson is poised to open a store on London’s Oxford Street before the end of the year, Retail Week can reveal.