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NewsSports Direct disappears from FTSE100 as Morrisons re-enters
Sports Direct has officially dropped out of the FTSE100, while grocery giant Morrisons has re-entered the index after a short absence.
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NewsMissguided to launch mobile app with Tinder-style swiping functionality
Missguided is launching a shopping app next week that takes a cue from Tinder by incorporating a swiping feature for users.
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NewsOpinion: Will Wesfarmers be cheered or jeered for Homebase boardroom cull?
It’s an audacious move but, when the dust settles, will Wesfarmers’ decision be judged a brave stroke of genius or a rash, arrogant manoeuvre?
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NewsThe Body Shop launches new loyalty scheme on redesigned mobile app
The Body Shop has redesigned its app to include a loyalty scheme as it refocuses its digital strategy to maximise mobile opportunities.
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OpinionOpinion: What customers want on mobile – fast, simple and personal
Mobile shopping has been established as a mainstay in ecommerce – but are retailers’ apps and advertising making the most of the channel?
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NewsShortlist revealed for Tech Sprint delivery innovation hackathon
Meet the teams who have been shortlisted to participate in the 24-hour Tech Sprint taking place during Retail Week Live.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Shoppable video technology provider Smartzer
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Smartzer is in the spotlight.
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NewsHomebase leadership team culled as new owner Wesfarmers swings the axe
Homebase’s leadership team has been cleared out by new owner Wesfarmers with a raft of directors set to leave, Retail Week understands.
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NewsBrightHouse appoints Mark Lynch as operations director
BrightHouse has appointed Mark Lynch, who previously worked as director of supply chain for the retailer, as its new operations boss.
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NewsSports Direct set to drop out of FTSE100 while Morrisons could return
Sports Direct is expected to drop out of the FTSE100, while Morrisons could replace the under-fire retailer in the index.
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NewsSteinhoff's Conforama tables rival bid for electricals retailer Darty
Steinhoff has crashed the party on another deal by lining up a rival bid by Conforama for UK-listed electricals retailer Darty.
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NewsPoundland appoints ex-B&Q head as new boss as Jim McCarthy steps down
Poundland has unveiled a change at the top with long-serving boss Jim McCarthy to be replaced by former B&Q chief Kevin O’Byrne.
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NewsRetail prices fall for 34th consecutive month as food deflation returns
Retail prices in February fell for the 34th consecutive month, dropping 2% compared to the same time last year.
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GalleryStore gallery: Primark Madrid interior lives up to its Gran Vía location
Primark’s Spanish flagship not only leads the value fashion pack but its dazzling design and futuristic features puts others in the shade.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BRC retail sales, Darty and more
Retail news round-up on March 2, 2016: February shop prices see sharp decline and Steinhoff’s unit Conforama eyes cash offer for Darty.
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NewsTesco's 'misleading' Brand Guarantee ad banned by watchdogs
Tesco’s advertising for its price-matching Brand Guarantee scheme has been banned after watchdogs labelled it “misleading”.
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NewsCo-op ploughs extra £75m into price as it targets sales momentum
The Co-op is investing a further £75m into slashing the prices of hundreds of its own-label goods as the grocery price war intensifies.
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NewsMcColl's to extend Subway pilot as it bolsters food-to-go offer
McColl’s is extending its pilot with fast-food giant Subway as it presses ahead with plans to enhance its food-to-go proposition.
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NewsMoonpig parent PhotoBox poaches MandM Direct boss Jonathon Brown
Moonpig parent Photobox has drafted in MandM Direct boss Jonathon Brown as chief operating officer.
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DataData: The most susceptible areas of the UK to store closures by region
Store closures are likely to rise and Wales and the north of England are forecast to be the worst affected areas in the UK.