All Department stores articles – Page 174
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AnalysisJohn Lewis: IT integration takes flight
After a decade in the airline industry, Paul Coby joined the department store a year ago. Rebecca Thomson finds out his plans for technology.
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AnalysisIT’s quest for talent
From ecommerce to systems architecture, good-quality IT staff can be a nightmare to find. Alison Clements finds out how this is affecting retail and what can be done.
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AnalysisM-commerce: Making the most of mobile
Most retailers are now working hard on their mobile offers, and there are plenty of lessons to be learned. Jessica Twentyman highlights pitfalls to avoid in order to provide a high-quality customer experience.
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NewsLandsbanki prepares to sell House of Fraser stake
Icelandic bank Landsbanki is poised to sell its stake in department store House of Fraser.
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AnalysisMultichannel directors: Driving a retail revolution
The rise of multichannel signals a seismic shift in retailing, and the directors leading the change are ever more prominent.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales up 4.4% last week
John Lewis sales increased 4.4% to £56.8m last week as technology helped drive the department store’s strong performance.
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OpinionA bonus culture worth celebrating
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Triumph Essence
Triumph has joined the ranks of retailers trying out new technologies to support its marketing activity.
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NewsHarvey Nichols launches luxury box at Man City
Harvey Nichols has launched a box at Manchester City’s football stadium selling products from the luxury department store.
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AnalysisVideo: John Lewis boss Andy Street on the company's business model
John Lewis boss Andy Street speaks to Retail Week’s Nicola Harrison about the company’s bonus scheme and its importance to the partners.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership gears up for ‘profound change’ in retail market
John Lewis Partnership has unveiled a new round of investment in its businesses to ensure it remains at the forefront of “profound change in the retail market” driven by technological advances.
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GalleryVideo: John Lewis staff take home 14% bonus as profits dip
John Lewis staff will take home 14% of their annual salary as the retailer reported pre-tax and bonus profits dropped 3.8% to £353.8m in its full year.
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Neiman Marcus tests new iPhone app
Luxury department store operator Neiman Marcus is testing a new iPhone app to help enhance the relationship between staff and shoppers.Users can find out which sales associates are on duty at a store. Likewise, when a customer checks in to a particular store, sales associates are notified and can access ...
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AnalysisPinterest: What do retailers need to know?
The image-based social media site allows retailers to build their online brand presence.
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OpinionAustralian retailers will bounce back
Martin Newman has extensive e-commerce experience, having been involved in multichannel retailing for over 25 years. He is the founder and chief executive of Practicology.
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NewsJohn Lewis to revamp flagship ahead of Olympics
Department store group John Lewis is to invest £8m in revamping its flagship Oxford Street store ahead of the London 2012 Olympics and Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this summer.
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Sears plans to divest two fascias
Sears plans to divest its two fascias, Sears Hometown and Sears Outlet, along with a number of hardware outlets. The creation of this new company will allow these two banners to focus on strategies that best meet the needs of smaller stores. The division will also boost Sears’ liquid assets ...
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OpinionThe best retailers are thriving in tough times
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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AnalysisRetail’s work record under fire
Retail’s role in helping young people into work is under fire amid accusations of exploitation and pressure to make people do unpaid work, but protesters miss the point, reports Alex Lawson.
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NewsNew fascia for Aldo and tie-up with Debenhams
Canadian footwear business Aldo is bringing its Call it Spring fascia to the UK with a store on Oxford Street after it debuts with a concession in Debenhams.