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NewsTesco concluding major staff restructure to drive multichannel growth
Tesco is close to concluding a major staff restructure across its entire business as it seeks to fulfill its multichannel ambitions.
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NewsGoogle acquires UK retail forecasting firm Rangespan
Google has acquired UK retail forecasting start-up Rangespan for an undisclosed amount.
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NewsIn pictures: Premium meat supplier Muddy Boots opens first shop
Muddy Boots, the independent premium meat supplier that famously turned down a mass-market deal with Tesco last year, opened its first shop in London’s Crouch End yesterday.
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NewsBargain Booze owner Conviviality acquires rival's stores for £1.7m
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality has acquired 26 stores from Bibby Retail Services’Rhythm and Booze chain for £1.7m.
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OpinionBlog: Rivals should pay attention to Argos' new home own brand
Argos has traditionally been strong in sales of home-related products, but its crown has slipped in recent years.
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NewsAlliance Boots to acquire two pharmacy chains in Latin America
Alliance Boots is set to acquire two pharmacy chains in Latin America, adding 1,400 stores to its estate.
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OpinionComment: Renew and revamp, it’s the only way forward
Stores and shopping centres that fail to take a critical look at themselves and evolve with industry trends are doomed.
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NewsHedge funds gamble on drop in Sainsbury's share price
A number of hedge funds are gambling on Sainsbury’s share price falling because they believe its value could be hit by the supermarket price war.
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NewsTesco to launch own brand smart phone this year
Tesco is to launch an own brand smartphone this year to build on the success of its tablet Hudl.
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NewsMothercare calls in PwC to renegotiate banking covenants
Mothercare is in talks with its lenders to relax its banking covenants just seven months after securing a £90m refinancing deal.
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NewsAmazon and Twitter to monetise social media with shopping tie-up
Amazon has joined forces with Twitter to let the consumers tweet products they like directly into their shopping baskets at the etailer.
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NewsMorrisons forced to apologise for Angel of the North advertising stunt
Supermarket Morrisons has apologised after its decision to beam an advert onto the Angel of the North sparked outrage.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Amazon, Tesco, Mothercare and more
Retail news round-up on May 6, 2014: Morrisons apologises for ad stunt, Amazon and Twitter ink tie-up, Tesco launches pound zones and more.
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NewsAsda rolls out same-day delivery service across 250 click-and-collect points
Asda has introduced same-day delivery at 250 of its click-and-collect points after a trial on the London Underground.
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NewsWaitrose boss Price: 'We succeed by being everything the discounters aren't’
Grocer Waitrose expects continued success in a rapidly changing food retail environment by being “everything the discounters aren’t”, managing director Mark Price has said.
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NewsTJ Hughes owner buys seven Paul Simon stores from administration
TJ Hughes owner Lewis Home Retail has acquired seven Paul Simon stores out of administration.
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OpinionComment: Using new technology to personalise the shopping experience
Many big-name retailers are making customer insights central to all big decisions, using new technology to personalise the experience.
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NewsBritish Land unveils Old Market shopping scheme in Hereford
Old Market shopping centre has opened in Hereford, bringing Debenhams to the city for the first time.
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Analysis
Analysis: How can retailers stay ahead in the m-commerce race?
Rising smartphone and tablet ownership has led to an explosion in mobile shopping, which is taking a greater share of spend each year.
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NewsMaplin unveils first TV ad in push for broader shopper appeal
Electronics retailer Maplin is preparing to launch its maiden TV ad campaign as part of a “strategic change” at the business to reach out to a wider customer base.