All Retail Week UAT articles in December 02 2016 – Page 6
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NewsOasis and Warehouse poised for sale by collapsed owner
Administrators for failed Icelandic bank Kaupthing are believed to be seeking new owners for its Coast, Oasis and Warehouse brands.
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NewsHouse of Fraser chief executive Nigel Oddy quits
House of Fraser boss Nigel Oddy has quit the business after less than two years in the role, the retailer has confirmed.
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AnalysisTwitter debate explores disruptive connected technologies
Which disruptive connected technologies will shape the future of European retail? Share your views by tweeting the hashtag #EuroConnected on Friday December 2 at 12.30pm.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Poundland, House of Fraser and more
Retail news round-up: Poundland to close 80 stores, House of Fraser chief executive quits, and Fashion chains up for sale
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DataBlack Friday data: Lower than expected online purchasing
Yields surprise and underline how Black Friday is still evolving as a shopping day in the UK, changing from year to year.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Black Friday special
The team sits down for a special edition to look at the retail impact Black Friday is having and discuss this year’s trends.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Black Friday at Bluewater is a terribly British affair
It’s 7.45am on Black Friday at Bluewater and the stores open early today – in just 15 minutes. But hold on, where is everybody?
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AnalysisBlack Friday: West End shoppers on why they are spending
Black Friday is firmly establishing itself as an online phenomenon, but London’s West End retailers were still anticipating a strong day of sales.
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NewsToday in Retail: Black Friday takes online by storm
Well today’s the day – Black Friday. What many predict will be the biggest shopping day of the year.
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OpinionOpinion: Hammond’s Autumn Statement brings more of the same
Philip Hammond’s first (and last) Autumn Statement will have disappointed those hoping for a bold “reset” of fiscal policy.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Asian retailers braced for US-inflicted pain
US President-elect Donald Trump has indicated that he will withdraw the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership as part of his first 100 days action plan.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How successful will Austin Reed’s comeback be?
When Philip Day bought Austin Reed back in May, the industry speculated that he might really be after the Country Casuals brand.
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OpinionThis week in retail: Consumer confidence under scrutiny
Consumer confidence remains fragile in light of Brexit concerns and dire warnings following last week’s Autumn Statement.
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VideoWatch: Black Friday kicks off at Shop Direct
Shop Direct boss Alex Baldock on how Black Friday is taking shape and why it favours the pure-play retailers.
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OpinionOpinion: London is still calling international retailers
The weather at MAPIC 2016 – the international retail property trade show in Cannes – may have been a metaphor for global retail.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill cleared of mislabelling scarves
Edinburgh Woollen Mill has been found not guilty of mislabelling some of its scarves as 100% cashmere.
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OpinionOpinion: The diminishing importance of scale
Remember the days when retail was all about scale?
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NewsSports Direct's Ashley challenges MPs to live TV debate
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley has invited MPs back to the retailer’s warehouse in Shirebrook to take part in a “live televised” debate.
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NewsAldi to launch online business in China next year
Aldi has unveiled plans to launch in China next year as the discounter continues to break into new markets across the globe.
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NewsRetail diary: Asda hits freeze on Black Friday
Asda parodies its past Black Friday carnage, Majestic Wines and Hotel Chocolat get competitive on the rugby field, and Victoria Plum has a heated situation.