All articles by Grace Bowden – Page 55
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tech benefits of the Sainsbury’s-Asda merger
In the official announcement of Sainsbury’s plan to merge with Asda today, the grocer flagged technology and innovation as a key benefit of the deal.
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NewsPoundworld plots up to 100 store closures in CVA plan
Poundworld is preparing to launch a CVA, which could see it close up to a quarter of its store estate.
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NewsArgos bolsters tech team with 150 new roles
Argos is increasing the size of its in-house technology team by a quarter to drive innovations and improve the convenience of its shopping experience.
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NewsFeelUnique rolls out pre-orders for cult beauty items
FeelUnique is launching a pre-order service which will allow customers to buy new products a month ahead of their release, Retail Week can reveal.
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Analysis
World Retail Congress: The top takeaways
The three-day World Retail Congress 2018 was a forum for retailers from around the globe to discuss and shape their future. Here are just some of the need-to-know nuggets for UK retailers.
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InterviewQ&A: JD.com boss Liu on robots, millennials and the UK
JD.com boss Richard Liu talks to Retail Week at the World Retail Congress about his UK ambitions, Cambridge vs. Silicon Valley and staying relevant.
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NewsRetail will be run entirely by robots, says JD.com boss
JD.com chief executive Richard Liu says that, in the future, retail will be operated not by humans but by “data, technology and robots”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things retailers can learn from JetBlue
US airline JetBlue was founded in 2000 with the mission to “bring humanity back to air travel”. This aim – and how the firm fulfilled it – carries relevant lessons for retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Social shopping – turning likes into sales
There was a time when platforms like Facebook and Instagram offered little more than ‘vanity’ metrics for retailers, rather than tangibly affecting their bottom lines.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet appoints new chief executive
Notonthehighstreet has drafted in Barrie Seidenberg to take the reins at the online gifting firm, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop to transform store estate
The Original Factory Shop has kicked off a store overhaul programme across nearly a fifth of its shops, Retail Week can reveal.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Are retailers prepared for Brexit?
With just one year left until the UK exits the EU, the Retail Week team discusses the impact of Brexit and whether retailers are prepared for what it may bring.
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NewsWBA profits jump despite Boots sales drop
Walgreens Boots Alliance recorded a rise in its second-quarter profits driven by strong sales growth across its US subsidiaries.
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NewsAlibaba adds ‘sight’ capabilities to its smart speaker
Alibaba has launched the latest iteration of its AI-powered speaker with visual capabilities that allow the device to read and understand written text.
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NewsNext sets up innovation hub to improve tech prowess
Next has established an innovation hub in a bid to recover its former tech prowess, Retail Week has learnt.
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NewsSuperdry co-founder Dunkerton to step down
Superdry co-founder and product and brand director Julian Dunkerton will exit the retailer this month.
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NewsMoss Bros profits tumble due to 'frustrating' Christmas
Moss Bros has recorded a slump in preliminary profits despite increased like-for-like sales, which boss Brian Brick blamed on poor Christmas trading.
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NewsGame profits plunge despite sales increase
Game posted haemorrhaging profits at the interim mark exacerbated by steep declines in the profitability of its retail arm.
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NewsDixons Carphone poaches Halfords finance boss
Dixons Carphone has snapped up Halfords chief finance officer Jonny Mason to bolster its executive board.
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NewsSelect seeks CVA to avoid collapse – 2,000 jobs at risk
Fashion chain Select’s owner is seeking a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) to reduce its store estate in a bid to avoid “closing in its entirety”.