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NewsHouse of Fraser shuffles customer team as digital director exits
House of Fraser has further shuffled its management team, promoting several members of its brand and e-commerce team to new roles.
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NewsThe Hut Group boosts beauty presence with haircare brand deal
The Hut Group has boosted its presence in the beauty market by acquiring haircare brand Grow Gorgeous, according to reports.
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NewsAmazon fashion focus intensifies with own-label launches
Amazon has started selling its own private-label fashion brands in the US as it up its focus on the category, it has emerged.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Retail caught in the crossfire of Brexit debate
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on how retailers and politicians alike are advocating both sides of the Brexit debate.
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GalleryStore gallery: New Look targets menswear market with standalone stores
Fashion retailer New Look opened its fifth standalone menswear store last week and has designs on launching several more.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Hut Group and Amazon
Retail news round-up on February 24, 2016: The Hut Group snaps up haircare brand Grow Gorgeous, and Amazon starts selling own-label fashion brands.
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NewsWalgreens Boots Alliance digital transformation goes live in UK and Norway
Boots has installed a new IT network across its British and Norwegian businesses in the first phase of a five-year digital transformation.
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OpinionOpinion: Flammability tests need updating to protect children at Halloween
Around this time of year, retailers across the UK will be sourcing their children’s dress-up costumes, months ahead of Halloween.
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NewsHow do the world’s best restaurants deliver customer experience?
When it comes to customer experience, the world of gastronomy leads the way. See how your business can benefit – Wednesday March 2.
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OpinionOpinion: Why automation is not the enemy for retail marketers
While the rise of automation will affect roles across the retail sector, the best marketing strategies will combine data with human insight.
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NewsEx-Asda boss Andy Bond advising Steinhoff over Home Retail bid
Former Asda boss Andy Bond is believed to be advising retail giant Steinhoff on its bid for Home Retail Group.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Bricks-and-mortar retail delivery app Dropit
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Dropit is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Steinhoff, the furniture giant vying with Sainsbury's for Argos
Steinhoff has grown from humble beginnings selling cheap furniture into a household goods and general merchandise giant spanning 30 markets.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Sainsbury’s and Argos – does pride go before a fall?
With mighty Steinhoff wading into the Home Retail battle, Sainsbury’s may regret being seen to be so keen on the Argos deal.
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NewsLord Rose confident 'common sense will prevail' in Brexit vote
Lord Stuart Rose has told Retail Week he believes common sense will prevail and Britons will vote to stay in the European Union.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales boosted by half term and Valentine's Day
John Lewis sales surged 6.9% last week as the retailer cashed in on a “strong week’s trade” during the half term school holidays.
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NewsFindel drafts in former Home Retail executive as non-exec director
Online retailer Findel has drafted in former Home Retail Group executive Gregor Ball as an independent non-executive director.
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NewsTesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons refuse to sign anti-Brexit letter
Supermarkets Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have refused to sign a letter from business leaders calling for the UK to remain in the EU.
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GalleryStore of the week: Rose Biketown swerves ahead of the competition
German cycling specialist Rose Biketown has just staged the official reopening of its flagship store in Bocholt in the northwest of the country.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Burberry and SuperValu
Retail news round-up on February 23, 2016: Burberry unveils patchwork coats for women at London Fashion week and SuperValu reports €2.6bn in annual sales.