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InterviewInterview: Boots chief sees bright future in UK bricks-and-mortar retail
Boots boss Simon Roberts on why the UK high street has an important role to play in the community and the growth of click-and-collect.
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NewsMobile searches from international shoppers surge for UK retailers
UK retailers received an uplift in searches via mobile by international shoppers over Christmas, according to the BRC-Google online retail monitor.
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AnalysisThe top 10 m-commerce sites, according to OC&C’s Proposition Index
Marketplace eBay has the top mobile website in the retail industry, according to consumers, followed by Amazon and then Apple.
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NewsEBay partners with Veeqo on cross-platform product listing tool
EBay has tied up with Veeqo on a multi-listing tool that allows retailers to upload multiple products online from across ecommerce platforms.
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NewsThe Range to create 1,000 jobs at new distribution centre
The Range has unveiled plans to create more than 1,000 jobs as it prepares to open a new distribution centre in the Southwest.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Mountain Warehouse and Tesco
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NewsLeading retailers shortlisted for prestigious growth award
The shortlist for The AlixPartners Growth Retailer of the Year award at the Retail Week Awards with Oracle 2016 has been announced.
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OpinionOpinion: Six things retailers must do in 2016 to win over consumers
Retailers must adapt to changing shopper needs and habits to keep consumers happy. Here are some of the key factors to address.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Walmart closures show quest for simplification and efficiency
Walmart has announced a spate of store closures across the globe, a move that will primarily impact its US and Latin American operations.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail’s productivity conundrum is as pressing as ever
Christmas brought a continued acceleration of online migration: not perhaps an inflection point, but certainly a quickening of pace.
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NewsWalmart raises wages of 1.2m hourly workers amid $2.7bn investment in staff
Walmart has unveiled plans to hand a pay rise to more than 1.2 million workers employed across its core store estate and its Sam’s Club fascia.
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OpinionBlog: Investing in innovation to prepare for future growth
Despite having its most successful peak season to date in 2015, delivery company Hermes is already looking for ways to improve for 2016.
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NewsAmazon to create thousands of new jobs in UK and Europe this year
Amazon plans to create several thousand jobs in Europe in 2016, including more than 2,500 roles in the UK, ranging from development to fulfilment.
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NewsAmazon pushes button on Dash devices with automated ordering
Amazon has launched Dash Replenishment connected devices in the US that monitor stock levels and order goods remotely for shoppers.
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NewsFurniture and DIY retailers herald a 'buoyant' start to 2016
Furniture and DIY retailers are celebrating strong January Sales as the big-ticket sales revival looks set to continue into 2016.
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NewsHotel Chocolat to launch new website as it ramps up overseas expansion plans
Hotel Chocolat is poised to launch a new-look website in a bid to ramp up its expansion plans and build on its “best Christmas ever.”
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NewsRetail sales fall 1% in December as Black Friday impacts sales
Retail sales values dipped 1% year on year in December and fell 1.4% against November, according to the Office of National Statistics.
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NewsHammerson buys Birmingham’s Grand Central shopping centre for £335m
Birmingham’s Grand Central shopping centre, home to 40 retailers including John Lewis, has been sold to property firm Hammerson for £335m.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches first websites outside of Europe, Down Under
Marks & Spencer launched its first dedicated websites outside of Europe in Australia and New Zealand as its overseas expansion continues.
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NewsInfographic: Cold weather and clearance help boost John Lewis sales
A combination of the frosty weather and the final throes of John Lewis’ January Sale helped revenue surge 15.7% to £85.9m last week.