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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Social sharing and luxury fashion mobile app Knomi
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Knomi is in the spotlight.
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NewsNew Look and Debenhams pledge support to Be Inspired campaign
New Look and Debenhams have both pledged their support to Retail Week’s Be Inspired campaign by becoming retail partners.
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NewsShop Direct deputy chief executive Gareth Jones exits
Shop Direct’s deputy chief executive Gareth Jones is leaving Shop Direct at the end of the year, after seven years with the business.
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OpinionOpinion: Is traditional customer loyalty a thing of the past?
As shoppers swop brand loyalty for speed and convenience, how can retailers use technology to ensure their in-store offer is up to scratch?
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NewsPaul Coby promoted to chief information officer of John Lewis Partnership
John Lewis’s IT director Paul Coby has been promoted to oversee technology operations across the department store retailer and Waitrose.
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NewsDunelm reports 'retail slow-down' in the run-up to the EU referendum
Dunelm boss John Browett said trading was “volatile” in its fourth quarter because of “changeable weather” and a general “retail slow-down”.
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NewsSports Direct full-year profits slide after 'tough trading' in second half
Sports Direct has posted an 8.4% drop in annual pre-tax profits as boss Dave Forsey branded it a “disappointing” year.
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NewsPrimark sales rise after new store openings but weather dents like-for-likes
Primark has posted a rise a 7% rise in third-quarter sales after it benefited from opening 11 new stores in the period.
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NewsM&S clothing sales fall 8.9% after Brexit build-up and fewer promotions
Marks & Spencer has posted a sharp drop in UK first-quarter like-for-likes as it felt the impact of running fewer promotions in its clothing and homewares division.
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GalleryStore gallery: The sun emerges at Monsoon and shines on Westfield
After a tough 2015, fashion retailer Monsoon has opened a new flagship in Westfield London. John Ryan visits it.
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GalleryIn pictures: Amazon's most popular products so far in 2016
Amazon unveils its second annual trends report showcasing the big-hitting products in 2016 – from Pure Chimp Super Tea to vintage lightbulbs.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Sainsbury's, Argos, Asda and more
Retail round-up: Amazon to hire 1,000 more staff, Sainsbury’s deal puts 600 jobs at risk, Asda warns of supermarket price wars
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Sainsbury's and Netto go their separate ways
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Sainsbury’s split with Netto to result in all 16 stores closing, before it acquires Home Retail Group
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NewsThe Co-op acquires six stores from collapsed My Local chain
The Co-op has acquired six stores from My Local following the struggling c-store chain’s collapse into administration last month.
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NewsWalgreens Boots Alliance profits jump as US sales drive growth
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s profits soared in its third quarter but international sales were impacted by currency exchange rates.
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InterviewInterview: Poundland's Jim McCarthy looks back on his 43 years in retail
Jim McCarthy is rarely stuck for words. Anyone who knows the gregarious retail veteran will testify to that.
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NewsYoox Net-a-Porter launches Mr Porter own-label as it unveils five-year plan
Yoox Net-a-Porter revealed today that it will launch a Mr Porter own-brand label, as it unveiled an ambitious five-year growth plan.
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NewsBudgens and Londis boost parent Booker’s first-quarter sales
Food retailer and wholesaler Booker’s first-quarter sales were bolstered by Budgens and Londis, but the group reported a drop in like-for-likes.
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OpinionOpinion: Six tips to help retail leaders think clearly in turbulent times
As I talk to retail leaders, it’s clear that many are highly concerned with the current political situation in the UK.
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NewsFrank Field: Tina Green made £28m last year from BHS acquisition
The MP leading the select committee on BHS has hit out at Lady Tina Green, calling to attention the sums she continues to earn from BHS.