All articles by James Wilmore – Page 32
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AnalysisEx-Marks & Spencer GM boss John Dixon to take top job at Australia's David Jones
John Dixon, the former head of Marks & Spencer’s general merchandise unit, is expected to be unveiled as the new boss of Australian department store group David Jones.
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AnalysisConsumer confidence dips due to 'depressed back to school mood'
Consumer confidence dipped in September due to a “depressed back to school mood”, according to GfK’s UK Consumer Confidence Index.
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AnalysisBoohoo to pilot Amazon Prime-style "premium" service
Boohoo plans to unveil an Amazon-Prime style yearly subscription service for customers.
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AnalysisMoss Bros reveals first-half like-for-likes up 9.7%
Moss Bros boss Brian Brick has said the retailer made “strong progress” in its first half as sales and profits were boosted by its online performance.
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AnalysisSports Direct takes stake in Findel as mystery bidder makes play for Kitbag
Sports Direct has become the third biggest shareholder in home shopping firm Findel after taking an 18.9% stake.
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AnalysisBoohoo first-half sales jump 35% as customer numbers soar
Fashion etailer Boohoo has revealed a 35% jump in first-half sales as its number of active customers increased by a third.
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VideoShortcuts: Why retailers are personalising customer loyalty schemes
Boots and Waitrose are exploring personalised loyalty schemes. In 60 seconds James Wilmore explains the reasons behind the initiatives.
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AnalysisLloydsPharmacy targets more NHS hospital chemists as part of growth strategy
LloydsPharmacy is looking to acquire a number of extra chemists in NHS hospitals as part of its expansion plans.
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AnalysisZapp admits delays over Pay by Bank app as retailers left waiting
Zapp has admitted its mobile payments app launch has been delayed, while Sainsbury’s said the app is no longer a priority.
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AnalysisStore gallery: Celesio unveils new-look John Bell & Croyden London pharmacy
Celesio has reopened its new-look John Bell & Croyden pharmacy in London’s West End following a £4m refit.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Grand Central, Tesco 24-hour move and Boots personalisation
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from news editor James Wilmore and grocery and property reporter Luke Tugby.
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer creates new role to hone its womenswear design
Marks & Spencer has promoted an internal executive to the newly-created role of design director for womenswear, lingerie and beauty.
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AnalysisAsda ecommerce chief Gavin Chappell leaves to join Dunelm
Asda ecommerce and supply chain boss Gavin Chappell is leaving the grocer after six years to take up a new role at home furnishings retailer Dunelm.
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AnalysisBoots tests personalised discount scheme for popular brands
Boots is piloting a personalised discount scheme in around 100 stores that will allow customers to choose brands to receive a discount on.
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AnalysisTM Lewin installs ex-N Brown boss Alan White as chairman
TM Lewin has appointed former N Brown chief executive Alan White as its new non-executive chairman to help with its online expansion plans.
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AnalysisTesco Dunnhumby deal in the balance as only one bidder remains
Tesco is expected to decide this week whether to sell its stake in data business Dunnhumby as all but one bidder remains, according to reports.
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AnalysisCard Factory first-half profits grow as it declares special dividend
Card Factory has reported rising half-year profits and sales boosted by new stores, improved product quality and a growing online business.
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AnalysisHouse of Fraser appoints former John Lewis IT boss as new CIO
House of Fraser has appointed former John Lewis and Sainsbury’s technology boss Julian Burnett as its chief information officer.
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Tech & Ecomm: Watch – Anthony Roberts on tech strategy and personalisation
The Walgreens Boots Alliance CIO on the importance of using personal data correctly and the impact technology has on the retailer’s strategy.
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Clarks chief executive and finance boss in sudden exit
Footwear retailer Clarks is on the hunt for new leadership as its chief executive and finance boss have left with “immediate effect”, Retail Week can reveal.