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Analysis: How can retailers stay ahead in the m-commerce race?
Rising smartphone and tablet ownership has led to an explosion in mobile shopping, which is taking a greater share of spend each year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Social media transforms consumer engagement for retailers
The rising tide of social media platforms has transformed the way people communicate and the way retailers must engage with customers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Emerging retail technology uncovers crucial customer insights
From speak-to-locate apps to geofencing systems, retailers are using cutting-edge technology to make customer insights central.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis at 150: The history of the department store
We look back over the last 150 years, and pick out some key moments in John Lewis’s steady rise to department store domination.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis at 150: Three items from the archives tell the retailer's story
Judy Faraday, John Lewis’s archivist, has spent the last year researching the retailer’s history for the 150th anniversary.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis at 150: Boss Andy Street on the partnership "experiment"
John Lewis’s unique heritage remains as relevant as ever in today’s retail environment, as managing director Andy Street tells Retail Week.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis at 150: Adverts that became must-watch television
Through TV ads, John Lewis reminds its viewers of the comforting feeling of choosing a shop that remains rooted in the ideals of the founders.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis at 150: Designers collaborate to create iconic products
John Lewis has released a variety of new products to help celebrate its 150th anniversary, collaborating with many well-known designers.
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AnalysisSelfridges’ Fragrance Lab takes shoppers on a perfume journey
Selfridges’ Fragrance Lab is its latest retail theatre extravaganza. Retail Week takes a look around the installation in the London store.
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AnalysisThe US value fashion market: What do retailers need to know?
Value fashion giant Primark has unveiled plans to launch in the US next year. It will enter a market full of strong competition.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis at 150: Six ways John Lewis changed the face of retail
John Lewis has been inspiring retailers over the last 150 years. As it celebrates its landmark birthday, Retail Week examines how it has helped shape retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: UK retail property experiences renewed international confidence
It’s been a busy time for the UK retail property market – from landlords winning a landmark unpaid rent appeal to big-name retailers opening new stores.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis at 150: Track the evolution of an iconic logo
Journey through the changing typefaces of the John Lewis logo from 1920 to 2001 and see how its brand message has evolved.
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AnalysisHome Retail full-year figures: What the analysts say
Home Retail, which owns Argos and Homebase, revealed benchmark full-year pretax profit increased 27% to £115.4m. Retail Week looks at what the analysts say.
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AnalysisAt a glance: How Argos plans to innovate in the year ahead
Argos is two years into its five-year transformation plan to overhaul its business model for the digital era.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What lessons can retailers learn from the UK floods?
Nothing can prepare a business for sudden flood damage, but there are ways to cut losses before and after a crisis hits.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The increasingly complementary nature of retail and leisure
Leisure options at retail parks are becoming more sophisticated as landlords realise the sector’s vitality and retailers enjoy extended trading hours.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis at 150: How heritage helps build a bond with shoppers
John Lewis’s offer to customers has always relied on its heritage. Ahead of its 150th birthday on May 2, we look at how other retailers can do the same.
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AnalysisTube strike: What’s the impact on retailers?
Tube workers are on strike again, and it’s not just commuters who are affected. Central London retailers will be just as fed up.
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AnalysisInfographic: The omnichannel shopping experience
Ecommerce solutions provider Ecommera benchmarked over 50 retailers’ progress towards becoming truly omnichannel.