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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon and more
Retail news round-up: Amazon to set up first bricks-and-mortar store in US, and Edinburgh Woollen Mill faces court case in Scotland.
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VideoWatch: Hamleys reveals the top toy trends this Christmas
Hamleys showcased the trends that consumers will be tapping into this Christmas, as tech integration becomes top priority.
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NewsSainsbury's pilots Argos pop-ups to drive brand awareness
Sainsbury’s is piloting Argos pop-up stores as part of a drive to “increase awareness of the brand” among the grocer’s customer base.
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NewsGoogle launches pop-up shop to drive retail sales
Google will open a standalone pop-up store in New York this month selling a variety of own-brand devices including VR headsets.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet.com to focus on ‘core’ UK business
Notonthehighstreet.com has vowed to focus on its core UK business and expand its product range after it pulled its German site last year.
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DataEtail Power List: Key trends from this year’s list
The Retail Week Etail Power List 2016 reveals the most influential people in etail, but what are the key themes?
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NewsTed Baker boss Kelvin: 'No one wants Black Friday'
Ted Baker boss Ray Kelvin said today that the retailer will reluctantly participate in Back Friday.
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NewsJohn Lewis boosted by bumper week for fashion
Sales at John Lewis came in at £89.9m last week – 11.5% higher than in the same seven-day period last year.
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NewsBoots unveils voluntary redundancy offer for staff
Boots is launching a voluntary redundancy scheme for “eligible” staff as it looks to cut 500 back-office roles as part of previously announced plans.
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OpinionOpinion: How tech will disrupt the retail supply chain
Technology is transforming retail’s supply chain, but how can retailers ensure the pace of change isn’t coming at the cost of their profits or employees?
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OpinionOpinion: Etail’s transformation may have only just begun
Which company grew to achieve sales of $100bn in the fastest time?
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NewsBHS received money from Arcadia to retain 'key people'
BHS head office employees received payment from Arcadia in an effort to keep them while the retailer sought a buyer following its collapse, it has emerged.
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NewsTed Baker profits soar, driven by international sales
Ted Baker has reported rising half-year profits and sales as it plans further international expansion despite “challenging trading conditions”.
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AnalysisEtail Power List: Amazon's power grows as etailers hit acquisition trail
Amazon remains the one to beat in online retail with three representatives in the top 10 of this year’s Etail Power List.
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AnalysisSecret success: Home Bargains – from single store to value powerhouse
It began with takings of only £85 a week. Today, however, the value retailer Home Bargains turns over almost £1.5bn annually.
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NewsN Brown sales edge up but profits fall in 'challenging' market
N Brown has posted a drop in half-year profits as boss Angela Spindler said the retailer was “not immune” to challenges facing the fashion sector.
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GalleryIn pictures: Sainsbury’s first mini-Habitat
Sainsbury’s has unveiled the first mini-Habitat, in its Nine Elms store, and plans others in Reading, Solihull, Epsom and St Albans.
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NewsRetail sales hit 2016 high, driven by food growth
Retail sales growth in September hit its highest level this year, and food delivered its best quarter in nearly three years.
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NewsBezos retains crown as most influential in online retail
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has retained his crown as the most influential person in online retail in this year’s Etail Power List.
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NewsMatalan profits surge in second quarter but sales slide
Discount fashion retailer Matalan has unveiled soaring profits as its EBITDA rockets 570% to £15.4m in its second quarter.