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NewsRussian grocery giant X5 snaps up 100 stores from competitor
X5 Retail Group, a dominant player in the Russian grocery market, has strengthened its foothold by acquiring 100 of a competitor’s stores.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Walmart steps up hold over online grocery in China
Global retail giant Walmart has inked a deal to take on full control of Yihaodian, its ecommerce grocery venture in China.
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NewsUK consumer confidence rises to beat global average for first time since 2006
Consumer confidence in the UK has increased for the sixth consecutive quarter, overtaking the global average for the first time since 2006.
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OpinionComment: Use digital technology to disarm the cost-profit timebomb
How can the multichannel retail experience exceed customers’ expectations and where can innovations in digital technology help?
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NewsMySale reports positive performance after last year's profit warning
MySale has reported a rise in full-year sales and expects to “break even” in the second half, seven months after issuing a profit warning
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OpinionComment: Hosting pop-ups is the way forward for retailers and brands alike
The notion of what constitutes a pop-up may be changing, but it is an increasingly important approach for retailers of all kinds to consider.
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NewsRiver Island and Shutl back Supa Market to foster retail entrepreneurs
Leading industry names backed a ‘retail hack’ last weekend designed to foster young entrepreneurs and attract new talent.
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NewsAmazon plots move to open its first drive-thru grocery store
Amazon is planning to open its first drive-thru grocery store in the US as the etail giant continues to ramp up its food proposition.
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NewsMorrisons faces GCA probe over emails demanding payments from 20 suppliers
Morrisons has attempted to secure one-off payments from about 20 of its suppliers in a move that faces a probe by the supermarket watchdog.
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NewsTesco abandons three times as many developments as its big four rivals
Tesco has abandoned three times as many new supermarket developments as all of its big four rivals put together over the past five years.
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OpinionComment: The real picture of retail is not as rosy as it looks
The retail industry has never been so focused on price, and as interest rates rise it will force businesses to be more dynamic.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Morrisons, Amazon and more
Retail news round-up on July 27, 2015: Tesco abandons 62 sites, Morrisons buyers’ one-off demands and Amazon’s drive-thru plans.
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NewsArgos to let customers trade-in unwanted mobiles and tablets
Argos has boosted its environmental credentials with the launch of a new trade-in service to dispose of unwanted tech products.
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AnalysisLessons from the legends: The most inspiring retail quotes…ever!
Be inspired by these insights from some of the retail industry greats, including Harry Selfridge, Amazon’s founder, Laura Ashley and more.
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NewsRetail Diary: Asda staff hit right notes and 'the Rocket' fuels discounters' fire
Asda staff hit the right notes in-store, ‘The Rocket’ fuels Aldi and Lidl’s social media presence and Alibaba sources a rather unusual product.
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OpinionRFID blog: Proving the business benefits for RFID
So you’re interested in the benefits RFID can bring to your business – but how do you move from this idea to making it happen?
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NewsTesco re-hires Blinkbox founder Adrian Letts to lead its online business
Tesco has poached Adrian Letts from TalkTalk to head its online operation. He co-founded Blinkbox, which the grocer sold this year.
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NewsJaeger to bolster in-store digital technology as part of turnaround plan
Jaeger is to launch a raft of tech initiatives including equipping staff with iPads as it seeks to improve customer experience.
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NewsMallzee fashion shopping app secures £2.5m funding as it targets 1m users
Mallzee, the personalised shopping app dubbed the ‘Tinder of fashion’, has secured £2.5m in funding from backers including Royal Mail.
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OpinionBlog: Why specialist retailers are forging ahead on multichannel retailing
Some of the best examples of multichannel retailing can be seen in specialist retailers, many of whom are well ahead of the market on their digitally enabled propositions.