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NewsAlibaba signs deal with Disney to bring Marvel merchandise to China
Alibaba’s Tmall website has signed a deal with Disney to become the first exclusive distributor of Marvel’s Age of Ultron merchandise.
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NewsZara owner Inditex hits back at £5m Brazilian employment abuse claims
Zara owner Inditex has defended itself as it faces a R$25m (£5m) fine over claims it failed to deal with employment abuses in its supply chain.
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NewsRetailers urged to tackle image crisis over employment issues
Retailers have been warned to get a grip on the growing “image problem” facing the sector’s contentious employment practices.
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NewsWalmart to trial $50 delivery service to take on Amazon Prime
Walmart is set to take on Amazon’s Prime service in the US by trialling its own cheaper unlimited shipping service for online shoppers.
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NewsBHS bolsters pre-teen offering with Claire’s Accessories partnership
BHS has signed a deal with Claire’s Accessories to trial six concessions in stores to complement its pre-teen clothing range.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail News on Facebook, Co-op, Alibaba, Regal Rose
Retail news round-up on May 14, 2015: Facebook launching second-hand goods service, Co-op boss admits group was “undermanaged”, Disney to sell Avengers products on Alibaba, Regal Rose taps DBD Media for social media push
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GalleryStore gallery: Which department stores succeed in making beauty beguiling?
Beauty retailing is a tough business but who is good at it? Retail Week appraises approaches to the category in London’s department stores.
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GalleryStore gallery: Coop Italia unveils a ‘store of the future’
Revealed at the Future Food District Expo 2015 in Milan, Coop Italia’s vision of tomorrow really lives up to the claim.
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OpinionBlog: The changing role of the supply chain director
Managing the supply chain is now a more crucial business function than ever before, but is your business making the most of its potential?
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NewsHarveys owner profits up 42% after focus on costs and promotions
Harveys and Bensons for Beds owner Steinhoff has recorded a profits surge after managing costs and taking a new approach to promotions.
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NewsFormer American Apparel chief exec sues retailer over 'distress' claims
American Apparel’s former chief executive Dov Charney is reportedly suing the US fashion retailer over allegations of defamation and emotional distress.
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OpinionComment: The Tories must allow retail’s voice to be heard
The Conservative government’s unexpected majority should enable them to put their promises into action across the retail sector.
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NewsHouse of Fraser extends 'pioneering' click-and-collect cut-off to midnight
House of Fraser has upped the ante in competitive fulfilment after extending the cut-off point for customers using its buy-and-collect service.
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AnalysisWill the EU’s digital single market make a difference for retailers?
Europe has made its first steps towards creating a digital single market, but will it improve international trade for retailers?
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NewsFarfetch buys London boutique Browns for retail tech incubator project
Online retailer Farfetch has bought London fashion boutique Browns in order to operate it as an incubator for retail technology.
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NewsTesco closes remaining Homeplus stores and axes 450 jobs
Tesco is closing its last six Homeplus stores in the UK and is axing around 450 jobs as Dave Lewis continues to review its non-core business.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Co-op and Farfetch
Retail news round-up on May 13, 2015: Tesco to close remaining Homeplus stores, Farfetch acquires Browns and Co-op promises to amend its board election process.
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AnalysisWatch: A look at Asos, Ocado and Amazon's Apple Watch apps
Somo innovation manager Ben Magnus talks through the pros and cons of the Watch apps from three of the biggest names in online retail.
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OpinionHow subscription models could revolutionise retail
New forms of this business model could be massively disruptive for retailers and brands
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AnalysisWatch: How retailers can make the most of their smartwatch apps
The team from mobile solutions company Somo sat down with Matthew Chapman to discuss how retailers are using the Apple Watch.