All articles by Grace Bowden – Page 99
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NewsSainsbury’s trials smart fridges for shoppers in bid to reduce waste
Sainsbury’s has equipped some of its shoppers with smart fridges allowing them to see the items they have at home via their smartphone.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Mobile commerce messaging service Askourt
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week: Askourt.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Facebook plans to become a ‘lighthouse’ in retail technology
Retail Week spoke to Facebook’s head of retail Martin Harbech about what ambitions and plans the social media giant has in store.
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NewsBoohoo.com launches first dedicated menswear ad campaign
Boohoo has launched a TV and online advertising campaign for its menswear collection in an effort to expand its customer base.
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NewsWatch: Google and Levi’s partner on a wearable tech-embedded jacket
Google and Levi’s have created a denim jacket with embedded technology in a bid to increase wearable tech’s appeal to shoppers.
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NewsSelfridges launches shoppable app as part of £300m multichannel investment
Selfridges has debuted a shoppable app with a personalised home page as part of its ongoing initiative to futureproof its multichannel offer.
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NewsBoden poaches Ralph Lauren director to 'overhaul' its digital experience
Boden has snapped up former Ralph Lauren director Phil Lewis to oversee the fashion retailer’s online business.
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NewsWaterstones stops selling ebooks following Kobo partnership
Waterstones has revealed that it will no longer sell ebooks and will instead divert shoppers to digital book specialist Kobo.
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NewsJohn Lewis teams up with YouTube's Jim Chapman to drive menswear
John Lewis has partnered with YouTube vlogger and fashion journalist Jim Chapman to curate looks from the retailer’s menswear collection.
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NewsFashion retailer Joules to float on AIM at 160p per share
Fashion retailer Joules is set to float on London’s Aim market this week with each share priced at 160p, which values the firm at £140m.
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NewsContactless payments more than double among shoppers over 60
Shoppers aged 60 and over have adopted contactless payment technology more than any other age group in Britain over the last year.
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NewsHouse of Fraser eyes new Peterborough distribution centre
House of Fraser has submitted a planning application for a distribution hub in Peterborough to support its multichannel operations.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What does an effective digital strategy look like?
How can retailers ensure their digital strategy is really working?
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VideoThe Retail Week: Asda's Q1 struggle, BHS bids and Thorntons closing stores
This week we discuss Asda’s disappointing results, the latest BHS bidders and what’s next for Thorntons after its recent store closure.
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NewsJohn Lewis operations boss on Black Friday and how logistics became 'sexy'
John Lewis head of operations John Munnelly said it makes “no financial sense” to invest in supply chain infrastructure for Black Friday.
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NewsAnalysis: Burberry’s falling profits and turnaround strategy
Burberry’s full-year results showed a slump in profits and sales. It has embarked on a three-year cost-cutting strategy, but will it bear fruit?
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AnalysisBHS administration: Timeline plots the demise of a retail giant
As first reported by Retail Week, BHS entered administration in April and the story around the retailer’s demise has developed into a saga.
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NewsBurberry poised to cut jobs as part of its turnaround strategy
Burberry has confirmed it will cut jobs as part of a three-year turnaround plan to reduce costs following a slump in full-year profits.
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NewsGoogle competes with Apple as Android Pay launches in the UK
Google has launched its contactless payment technology in the UK today with a model that supports contactless and in-app purchases.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Mountain Warehouse is racing past Blacks and Millets
JD Sports’ outdoor division is yet to turn a profit. What could the retailer learn from specialists Go Outdoors and Mountain Warehouse?