All articles by Suzanne Bearne – Page 24
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AnalysisIn pictures: John Lewis opens first store in York
John Lewis has opened its first store in York today with a 92,000 sq ft ‘flexible format’ shop which features a Hotel Chocolat Cocoa Bean café.
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GalleryIn pictures: Waterstones installs edible Charlie and the Chocolate Factory window display
Waterstones has installed a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory chocolate biscuit window display at its flagship Piccadilly store.
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NewsMy-Wardrobe offers shoppers free flights to Europe to woo customers
My-Wardrobe is attempting to lure in customers by offering a promotion offering free return flights to a selection of European destinations.
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NewsNext boss Lord Wolfson to give away £4m bonus to staff
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson is to share his £4m bonus with the high street retailer’s 20,000 staff, for the second consecutive year.
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NewsMcColl’s builds community and convenience credentials
McColl’s is to capitalise on its position as a convenience player in the heart of communities by strengthening its ties with the Post Office and expanding its range of on-the-go food.
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NewsAsda hatches dancing chicks Easter ad campaign
Asda has launched a TV ad campaign featuring three Easter chicks as the grocer looks to pull in customers over the crucial trading period.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The good, the bad and the ugly of mobile retail sites
Retailers’ mobile sites should feature a clear search box, offer predictive text and clearly indicate out of stock items, according to a report examining user journeys.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What game is Mike Ashley playing by acquiring a House of Fraser stake?
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley is a man that surprises the City like no other and at the weekend he did just that by acquiring an 11% stake in House of Fraser from Scottish retail entrepreneur Sir Tom Hunter.
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NewsEtailer Achica promotes Steve Robinson to chief executive
Furniture and homewares etailer Achica has appointed chief operating officer Steve Robinson to the role of chief executive.
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NewsThe Co-operative to open 50 stores in former pubs
The Co-operative Group is to open more than 50 convenience stores in former pubs after signing a deal with retail property group NewRiver.
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AnalysisExpanding into Africa: What do retailers need to know?
As more retailers dip their toes into Africa, Retail Week takes a look at the opportunities and challenges retailers face in the continent.
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InterviewQ&A: Vodafone head of retail Martin Roberts on opening 150 stores
Vodafone head of retail Martin Roberts talks about the company’s plans to open 150 stores over the next 12 months, creating 1,400 jobs.
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NewsHarvey Nichols marketing director Julia Bowe steps down
Julia Bowe, the group press and marketing director at Harvey Nichols, is to leave the department store group after 16 years.
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NewsJaeger boosts ecommerce team with three new hires
Jaeger has boosted its ecommerce team with three new hires, including the appointment of former Mothercare head of ecommerce Simon Spencelayh to the same role.
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GalleryIn pictures: Primark attracts throngs of shoppers to first Paris store
Primark has further expanded its presence in France with the opening of its first store in Paris.
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NewsVodafone to open 150 UK stores over next 12 months
Vodafone is set to expand its presence in the UK with the opening of 150 stores over the next 12 months, creating 1,400 jobs.
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NewsSports Direct shareholders reject proposal for Mike Ashley bonus
Sports Direct shareholders have once again rejected proposals to introduce a bonus scheme for founder Mike Ashley.
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NewsWHSmith travel boss joins Kate Swann at SSP
Simon Smith, the managing director of WHSmith’s travel division, has been appointed chief executive of SSP UK & Ireland, joining his former boss Kate Swann who left the retailer last year to head up the travel retail franchisee.
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AnalysisAsos half-year results: What the analysts say
Asos reported a 22% fall in pre-tax profits to £20.1m in the six months to February 28 after investing in the business. Retail Week takes a look at the reaction from the City.