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NewsThe Original Factory Shop raids Co-op and Thorntons for senior roles
The Original Factory Shop has raided the Co-operative and Thorntons for its new chief financial officer and brand and customer director.
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AnalysisPhones 4u administration: What retailers need to know
Phones 4u is set to plunge into administration after EE ended its contract with the retailer. Retail Week takes a closer look at the situation.
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OpinionBlog: Topshop leads the tech savvy fashion pack at London Fashion Week
British Fashion Council chairwoman, and Net-a-Porter founder, Natalie Massenet kicked off London Fashion Week on Friday by heralding the city as the “most tech savvy” fashion capital in the world.
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NewsTesco goes back to future with virtual store tour of 1960s Goodwood shop
Tesco recreated the swinging 60s when it unveiled its retro Tesco store at Goodwood, which took place last weekend.
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NewsPhase Eight owner hires Rothschild to handle £300m sale
Phase Eight owner TowerBrook has hired Rothschild to conduct a sale of the womenswear retailer, which is expected to fetch £300m.
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OpinionComment: On setting up shop in a new market
The new J Crew store on London’s Sloane Square may have some work ahead of it
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NewsMySale full-year sales grow as it buys stake in Scandinavian rival
Etailer MySale, which counts Sir Philip Green and Mike Ashley among its investors, grew its full-year profits and has snapped up 60% of Invite to Buy.
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NewsFootfall across UK falls 1.1% year on year in August despite sales rise
Footfall across the UK was down 1.1% year on year in August with out-of-town locations the only places to experience a rise in visitors.
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NewsUPDATED: Phones 4u collapses into administration after EE ends contract
UPDATES: Phones 4u has plunged into administration after EE decided to pull the plug on its contract with the mobile phone retailer.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Phones 4u, Phase Eight and footfall
Retail news round-up on September 15, 2014: Phones 4u goes into administration, Phase Eight owner hires Rothschild for sale, UK footfall drops 2.8% in August.
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GalleryStore gallery: Albert Heijn XL enhances the supermarket experience
Dutch food retailer Albert Heijn XL’s new supermarket has used clever design to affordably create a unique in-store experience.
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GalleryStore gallery: The White Company’s bright ideas for in-store design
The White Company has debuted a striking new shop fit in Norwich, using a dramatic exterior to attract customers to its revitalised in-store offer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Will Adderley is back at the helm of Dunelm
The sudden departure of Nick Wharton of chief executive at Dunelm came as a surprise to many, but gives a clear idea of the future direction of the company.
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AnalysisThe potential impact of Apple Pay: What retailers need to know
Apple burst onto the mobile payments scene with the launch of an NFC-enabled phone and Apple Pay, which could transform the much-hyped technology.
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AnalysisWebsite review: Selfridges.com Vs Debenhams.com
Sandra McDill, managing partner of direct clients at iProspect compares the simplicity of Selfridges and Debenhams respective websites.
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OpinionMarketing campaign: House of Fraser blows away pampered image of modern man
Powerful poster campaigns are few and far between these days so when they do appear, as in HoF’s latest ad, they are all the more striking.
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AnalysisBoohoo's half year: What the analysts say
Boohoo sales soared 31% in its half year. Retail Week takes a look at what the analysts say.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Facebook direct response ads firm StitcherAds
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week StitcherAds is in the spotlight.
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NewsBusiness rates discounts to save high street retailers and firms £272m this year
Almost 300,000 retailers, pubs and restaurants are expected to save £272m in taxes this year due to the Government’s small business rates discount, high streets minister Penny Mordaunt revealed.
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NewsShop Direct unveils launch plans for luxury site Very Exclusive
Shop Direct has revealed its luxury spin-off site VeryExclusive.co.uk will launch during London Fashion Week next February.