All Retail Week articles in September 18 2015 – Page 3
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Analysis
Analysis: Control over delivery is a top priority for shoppers
Retail Week and Shutl data shows how shoppers’ busy lifestyles are driving demand for more convenient delivery propositions.
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OpinionInternational analysis: The beginning of the end for grocer A&P?
US grocer A&P, which belonged to German group Tengelmann until 2012, risks vanishing from the retail scene by the end of the year.
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OpinionRetailers should follow the customer service model of the leisure sector
Retailers need to think of themselves as service providers and proactively anticipate the needs of their customers, like the best hotels do.
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Opinion
Innovative people are as important as exciting new technology
It is easy to get excited about the latest tech innovations, but retailers need the right people and culture to deliver digital strategies.
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News
BHS bolsters food offer with new-look store and logo launch
Department store group BHS has unveiled a new-look Watford store designed to represent some of its ambitions for the future.
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Opinion
Nick Bubb's verdict: JD Sports is on a roll and shows no signs of stopping
JD Sports has the backing of brands such as Nike and Adidas, and has created an impressive store environment. No wonder its profits soared.
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News
Retail sales volumes jump 3.7% in August as store prices continue to fall
Sales volumes jumped 3.7% in August marking the 29th consecutive month of year-on-year growth, according to the Office of National Statistics.
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News
Hobbycraft profits rise after laying foundations for growth
Arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft has revealed full-year profits and sales growth as its business transformation plan pays off.
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AnalysisRetail Week Hackathon: Watch – Tesco Labs triumphs after 24-hour hack
Tesco Labs beat tough competition to win the second Retail Week House of Fraser Hackathon, in association with Infosys.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Whole Foods and H-E-B show how to do big-box grocery
Creating an exceptional shopping experience is an essential element of generating loyalty at fashion retailers, but does it work in food?
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News
Retailers urged to follow Kingfisher on diversity at the top
Kingfisher’s ground-breaking decision to make its top team majority female has prompted calls for other retailers to do more to tackle gender imbalance in senior positions.
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News
Tech & Ecomm: Watch - House of Fraser's Andy Harding on Project Gold and personalisation
House of Fraser’s Andy Harding chief customer officer presented to delegates at this week’s Tech & Ecomm conference.
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News
Matalan Direct unveils beds and bedroom furniture ranges
Matalan Direct, the retailer’s new ecommerce brand, has branched out into selling beds and bedroom furniture and is eyeing further expansion into the home furnishings market.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Eagle Eye, Europe referendum
Retail news round-up on September 17, 2015: Eagle Eye’s soaring sales, small firms split on Europe
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NewsTech & Ecomm: Net-a-Porter on the launch of its social shopping network The Net Set
The vice-president of social commerce at Net-a-Porter has revealed why the etailer decided to launch its social shopping network, The Net Set.
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NewsTech & Ecomm: 'Grocers closed and risk averse' with start-ups, says Kiddicare founder
Kiddicare founder and Haatch chief executive Scott Weavers-Wright believes grocers are “closed and risk averse” when it comes to working with start-ups.
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NewsZara parent Inditex half-year profits jump 26% to €1.16bn
Inditex, the owner of Zara, revealed first-half net profits surged 26% to €1.16bn (£846m) following sales growth across all of its markets.
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NewsTech & Ecomm: Maplin video chat to bring in-store experience into homes
Maplin is launching video chats hosted by store staff with specialist knowledge that aim to bring the store experience to customers’ homes.
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NewsTech & Ecomm: Oasis plans to scale back on Black Friday this year
Oasis will reduce its Black Friday activity this year after the retailer was “caught off guard” last year when return rates reached 50% of all orders.
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NewsIn pictures: Retail Week Rising Stars Awards Winners 2015
Winners of the Retail Week Rising Stars Awards, in association with the Theo Paphitis Retail Group, were announced last night in London.