All Analysis articles – Page 269
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AnalysisAnalysis: Asian retailers on the rise in pursuit of growth
Homegrown retailers are expanding rapidly in many Asian countries. We highlight 10 companies to watch as they extend their reach.
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AnalysisRetail Week Live 2013: Wise words for retail
It’s the final countdown to Retail Week Live 2013. Here we highlight just a few of the keynote speakers and big themes at the event.
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AnalysisAurora Fashions restructure: What do retailers need to know?
As Aurora Fashions unveils a radical restructure, separating its Coast, Oasis and Warehouse brands, Retail Week looks at the what it means for the business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What do the BRC figures tell us about the retail market?
The BRC reported an unexpected 2.7% rise in the value of retail sales in February today, representing the fastest growth since December 2009. Retail Week looks at the implications for the market.
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AnalysisDebenhams boss Michael Sharp: profit warning 'does not diminish long term growth prospects'
Department store Debenhams chief executive Michael Sharp insisted today’s shock profit warning was due to a “one-off issue” caused by January’s snowfall, the impact of which will be felt across the high street. Retail Week speaks to Sharp.
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AnalysisDebenhams' profit warning: What the analysts say
Debenhams today issued a first half profit warning as it blamed the snow for impacting sales. Retail Week takes a look at what the analysts say.
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AnalysisProfile: Morrisons convenience managing director Gordon Mowat
This week Morrisons added six former HMV stores to its growing convenience business. Retail Week meets the man at the centre of the expansion, Gordon Mowat.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Department store Debenhams, Life Made Fabulous
Debenhams’ new ad campaign sticks to the “winning formula” of showcasing star fashion designers, this time Ben de Lisi and Jasper Conran.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Office Depot snaps up rival to take on Staples
Office Depot has acquired smaller rival OfficeMax in a $1.2bn (£794m) all-stock deal. The newly formed business remains behind market leader Staples.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Quality and design drive Sainsbury’s non-food growth
Sainsbury’s non-food business has “come of age”. We discover how quality and design have played a vital part in its rejuvenated offer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is the Irish retail market down and out?
The appointment of examiners at B&Q Ireland has cast fresh doubts on the turbulent Irish market but, there are opportunities for growth too.
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Advertising on Amazon: What do retailers need to know?
For the first time retailers can purchase display advertisements with retail giant Amazon to draw traffic to their own sites.
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AnalysisAnalysis: When supermarket price promotions are no longer enough
With a tough year ahead, grocers are sticking to low-price strategies but it will take more than that to keep hold of shoppers’ loyalty.
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AnalysisRetail Week Live 2013: A glimpse of the future
This year’s Retail Week Live will include the unveiling of our Innovation Report - Retail 2020. Caroline Parry finds out what the study and associated session have in store for delegates
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AnalysisHorse meat: Tesco boss Philip Clarke's full speech at NFU conference
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke speaks out at the NFU Conference about the new measures the grocer has introduced in the wake of the horse meat scandal. Here is his full speech.
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AnalysisInfographic: How the horse meat scandal engulfed retail
The horse meat scandal has dominated headlines for more than a month involving a swathe of retailers and suppliers. This infographic shows how the crisis developed.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Omnichannel strategy - what the leaders think
The ecommerce, multichannel and digital directors from over 50 retailers were surveyed by executive search firm Green Park about their business’ omnichannel strategy. Retail Week summarises the findings.
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AnalysisThorntons boss Jonathan Hart on its turnaround, marketing and international
Thorntons chief executive Jonathan Hart updates Retail Week on the chocolatier’s turnaround progress after this morning reporting a 2.9% increase in first half sales.
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AnalysisRestructuring for online growth: What retailers need to know
As sales rise faster online than in traditional bricks and mortar stores, retailers are starting to restructure to reflect this shift.
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AnalysisProfile: Chris Matthews, Go Outdoors’ new chief executive
Chris Matthews, the new Go Outdoors boss, should find the UK a breeze having navigated the stormy waters of retail in Greece.