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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Personalised fashion analysis platform Dressipi
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Dressipi is in the spotlight.
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NewsCoast partners with Doddle to offer shoppers free returns
Coast has teamed up with last-mile fulfilment service Doddle enabling shoppers to return their purchases for free.
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OpinionOpinion: What’s behind Walmart’s shock move in China?
Walmart has announced a strategic tie-up with ecommerce player JD.com in China aimed at combining the online and physical strengths of both operators.
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NewsSir Philip Green aims to hire 1,000 BHS staff for Arcadia empire
Sir Philip Green is aiming to redeploy about 1,000 workers who were employed at Arcadia concessions in BHS stores.
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NewsDebenhams aims to generate 10% of sales from food and unveils new partners
Department store group Debenhams is introducing a raft of new in-store partners as the retailer overhauls its space and offer.
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OpinionOpinion: Ignore talent at your peril, but ignore gender to your advantage
Be Inspired ambassador Suzanne Harlow, group trading director at Debenhams, calls on businesses to unleash potential from within.
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AnalysisBHS: Following the money - the creditors report in numbers
BHS’s administrators have filed their report to creditors. Retail Week takes a look at the key facts and figures from the 102-page document.
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NewsSnapchat and Instagram users drive rise of purchases on mobile, says report
Users of social media platforms Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook are significantly more likely to buy retail products on their mobile.
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NewsArchie Norman to help drive Bunnings' assault on UK DIY market
Wesfarmers has revealed that former Asda boss Archie Norman will help oversee its bid to conquer the UK DIY market with its Bunnings fascia.
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NewsWaitrose launches full roll-out of 'scan as you shop' mobile app
Waitrose has rolled out its Quick Check ‘scan as you shop’ mobile app to all of its stores following a successful trial earlier this year.
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NewsMorrisons vows to re-employ My Local staff if convenience chain collapses
Morrisons has vowed to re-employ all of the chain’s former workers who could be left jobless if My Local plunges into administration.
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VideoWatch: Boots launches app for store staff to drive bricks-and-mortar sales
Boots joins forces with Apple and IBM to create an app for store staff that uses analytics to monitor in-store availability and customer reviews.
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NewsRetail leaders back Remain campaign in last-minute letter
Ocado’s boss and Dixons Carphone’s chairman are among 1,280 business leaders to have signed a new letter backing the Remain campaign.
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NewsUniqlo and Morrisons new entries in Retail Week's Top of the Shops
Uniqlo and Morrisons have made it into Retail Week’s definitive ranking of the country’s best stores, Top of the Shops.
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NewsH&M first-half profits fall as currency conversions continue to bite
H&M profits continued to fall in its first-half despite increased sales as unseasonable weather and volatility of the US dollar hurt results.
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NewsSir Philip Green’s wife asked by MPs to provide evidence to BHS inquiry
Sir Philip Green’s wife Tina has been contacted by MPs to provide information on her prior ownership of BHS and off-shore accounts.
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NewsDebenhams like-for-likes slip after weak clothing performance
Debenhams has reported a 0.2% fall in its third-quarter like-for-likes after weak fashion sales, but online and non-clothing purchases rose.
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AnalysisStore of the week: Clarks inspires with inventive window displays
The footwear retailer has used simple yet effective, seasonal displays to draw shoppers’ attention at its Regent Street store, finds John Ryan.
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Retail VoiceOpinion: Five ways retailers can take the headache out of returns
eCommera reflects on the top five ways retailers can manage returns cost-effectively and how ever-improving technology can help.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The loyalty lessons retailers can learn from other sectors
Beyond retail, loyalty schemes offer much more than discounts, something the high street must adopt if it wants shoppers to feel truly valued.