All Analysis articles – Page 127

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Analysis: Department stores still draw Christmas crowds

2017-01-12T16:03:00Z

Department stores are traditionally the go to destination at Christmas. Vast product ranges mean shoppers can find inspiration for the entire family under one roof.
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CES 2017: Five tech trends for retailers to watch

2017-01-12T10:56:00Z

The Consumer Electronics Show sets the agenda for the coming year. Here are some of the products and trends retailers should look out for.
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CES 2017: Maplin boss Oliver Meakin on smart home

2017-01-11T09:53:00Z

Maplin chief executive Oliver Meakin spoke to Retail Week about putting service at the heart of his business and the impact of Brexit on price.
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Consumer 2017: Last year's most popular products

2017-01-11T09:24:00Z

From fads to long-lasting trends, the products that shoppers purchased over the past 12 months can give retailers valuable clues as to what the must-have items of this year will be.
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NRF attendees inspired by New York’s hottest stores

2017-01-11T07:00:00Z

The National Retail Federation expo kicks off in the Big Apple this week – in part two of our preview we look at some ground-breaking New York stores inspiring retailers worldwide.
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Analysis: How Morrisons delivered a Merry Christmas

2017-01-10T17:43:00Z

Morrisons had been expected to post positive like-for-like sales during the Christmas trading period, but its consensus-busting performance took many by surprise.
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Profile: Dunelm product director Fiona Lambert

2017-01-10T17:24:00Z

Dunelm has drafted in Asda’s former vice-president for own-brand design and development as its new product director.
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CES 2017: Is in-store AI a goldmine or a gimmick?

2017-01-10T16:49:00Z

Artificial intelligence was one of the big talking points at CES this year, from driverless cars to and voice-activated devices.
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Consumer 2017: How shoppers splashed their cash in 2016

2017-01-10T14:27:00Z

Last year Next chief executive Lord Wolfson highlighted shoppers were opting to spend money on experiences such as restaurants or cinema visits, rather than products.
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Opinion: Will a brands sale focus Sports Direct?

2017-01-10T12:38:00Z

For some time now, Mike Ashley has been aware that drastic action is needed at his beloved Sports Direct.
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Etail Evolution: Next's website through the years

2017-01-10T06:00:00Z

Since 1982, Next has been a fixture on the UK high street. After launching its Next Directory in 1988, it was early to launch an ecommerce website in 1999.
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Online secret shopper: Where can Argos find growth?

2017-01-09T14:59:00Z

Following the £1.4 billion takeover of Home Retail Group, Argos has new shareholders with high expectations. So where can it find growth?
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Consumer 2017: Where will people shop?

2017-01-09T14:17:00Z

Over the past five years, many observers have heralded the death of the high street in the face of online growth, but it’s still alive and kicking.
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The lowdown on NRF's upcoming retail show in New York

2017-01-09T07:00:00Z

The National Retail Federation conference and expo kicks off in New York this week. We look at some of the highlights in part one of our preview.
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This week in retail: Super Thursday to reveal Christmas winners

2017-01-09T06:00:00Z

This week brings a blizzard of updates that will give insight into how retailers fared over the vital golden quarter.
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Listen: Top economist Bootle on Brexit and 2017 outlook

2017-01-06T13:24:00Z

Retailers should prepare for a slowdown in consumer spending this year but it may not be as bad as feared, believes leading economist Roger Bootle.
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CES 2017: The future of 3D printing in retail

2017-01-06T12:58:00Z

3D printing is a rapidly growing market, but retailers have made minimal efforts to bring the technology to its shoppers. Is it a worthwhile investment?
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CES 2017: Smart home technology takes centre stage

2017-01-06T11:57:00Z

As the Consumer Electronics Show celebrates its 50th year, it is easier than ever to spot the grandees of the electronics world.
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Consumer 2017: How to serve changing demographics

2017-01-06T07:00:00Z

The UK population is increasingly diverse – what opportunity does this diversity represent for retailers looking to boost their sales?
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Consumer 2017: How will confidence fare this year?

2017-01-05T15:20:00Z

Brexit, a new Prime Minister and the shock election of Donald Trump meant last year was a rollercoaster for consumer confidence in the UK.