All Analysis articles – Page 258
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AnalysisAnalysis: Dwell - the furniture retailer at a glance
As the mid-market furniture retailer Dwell is rescued out of administration by its founder, Retail Week takes a look at the business.
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AnalysisGlobal sportswear market battle: Sports Direct vs Decathlon
Sports Direct snapping up stakes in two European retailers brings it closer to its aim of toppling Decathlon as the global sports leader.
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In numbers: The state of the high street in 2018
A new report from the Centre for Retail Research predicts a dire future for the state of the UK retail, estimating that more than a fifth of high street stores will close over the next five years.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is international retail interest in Chile hotting up?
As Waitrose inks a deal to supply products to Chilean grocer Unimarc, Retail Week explores the retail opportunities and challenges in one of South America’s most developed countries.
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AnalysisIn pictures: J. Crew’s London pop-up paves the way for autumn arrival
J.Crew’s pop-up shop, which is open today and tomorrow at London’s King’s Cross, serves as an introduction to the brand for UK consumers, prior to its flagship launch on Regent Street in November. Verdict analyst Kate Ormrod gives her view.
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AnalysisProfile: Emma Fox, incoming commercial director, Halfords
Halfords will be relying on the marketer’s customer understanding to help it emphasise its service appeal.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: M&S, Make Today Delicious
Marks & Spencer’s new campaign, linking summer occasions with its food and meal deals proposition, positions it as the go-to destination for barbecues, picnics and Sunday roasts come June.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Esprit pins hopes on new boss’ turnaround plan
Esprit, the mid-priced clothes retailer has been hit by the economic downturn.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will M&S’s new fashion range be enough to turn things around?
The retailer has unveiled its much-anticipated fashion range for autumn 2013. Rebecca Thomson assesses whether it’s the first step towards a clothing turnaround.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Paul Turner-Mitchell, Retail expert and co-owner of 25 Ten Boutique
Paul Turner-Mitchell, Retail expert and co-owner of 25 Ten Boutique, speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisHalfords' three-year Getting into Gear strategy: At a glance
Halfords chief executive Matt Davies has today unveiled his three-year £100m Getting into Gear investment strategy to drive profitable sales growth at the struggling car part and cycle retailer. Retail Week takes a look at his plans.
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AnalysisHalfords full-year results: What the analysts say
Halfords chief executive Matt Davies today unveiled his plan to grow the retailer’s sales to £1bn by 2016 following a slump in full-year profits. Retail Week summarises the City’s reaction.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Ocado deal gives Morrisons online offer a jump-start
Morrisons is finally launching in online grocery in partnership with Ocado. But while it will have a running start, the details of the deal are giving analysts food for thought.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will the new Whiteley shopping centre succeed?
As one of just two UK shopping centres to open this year, all eyes are on Whiteley in Hampshire. Laura Heywood visited ahead of its opening to find out if the scheme has what it takes to succeed.
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AnalysisScan-and-shop technology: What do retailers need to know?
Grocers such as Asda and Sainsbury’s are piloting scan-and-shop devices to cut queue times and increase convenience.
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AnalysisVideo: Marks & Spencer's most memorable ads under Steven Sharp
As M&S marketing guru Steven Sharp is set to leave the retailer, Retail Week takes a look at some of his most memorable campaigns.
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer timeline: The highs and lows of the retailer's year
Marks & Spencer today revealed its lowest annual profits for four years. Retail Week looks at the highs and lows of a difficult year for the iconic British brand.
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer full-year results: What the analysts say
Marks & Spencer has recorded its lowest annual profit since 2009, reporting a drop in underlying pre-tax profit to £665.2m. Retail Week rounds up how analysts have reacted to the news.
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AnalysisIn numbers: April's footfall and shop vacancy level
The number of empty shops across the UK hit an all-time high in April while shopper numbers bounced back to growth, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)/ Springboard Footfall and Vacancies Monitor.
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AnalysisThe Morrisons-Ocado deal: What it means for both retailers
Morrisons has inked a deal with Ocado that will enable it to launch an online grocery business this year. Retail Week takes a look at the impact of the deal on both businesses and the details of the agreement.