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OpinionComment: How will technology change the face of the physical shop?
In the dawn of the ‘internet of everything’, the question on everyone’s lips is how will the technology, which is changing our world every day, impact the world of retail?
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OpinionComment: Embrace start-ups to encourage innovation in retail
JLab, the technology hub John Lewis launched this week, is the latest example of a retailer seeking to embrace the UK’s start-up community.
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NewsMissguided launches collaboration with pop star Nicole Scherzinger
Young fast-fashion etailer Missguided teams up with pop star Nicole Scherzinger for a 30-piece collection
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AnalysisAnalysis: Technological transformation at NRF’s Big Show
Disruptive technologies are driving seismic change and nowhere is this more apparent than at the NRF’s Big Show conference.
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NewsShop Direct tests augmented reality to boost furniture sales
Etail group Shop Direct tests augmented reality technology to boost furniture sales
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NewsAo.com angers suppliers by asking them to clarify terms with rival Dixons
Online white goods retailer Ao.com is understood to have written to suppliers asking them to clarify whether Dixons gets better terms than they do.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, AO.com, House of Fraser and more
Retail news round-up on March 6, 2014: Amazon inks Mexican food deal; AO.com writes to suppliers over Dixons terms; House of Fraser to open 12 click and collect shops; and consumer confidence in Ireland up
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NewsNew Look chairman Alistair McGeorge to depart as Tom Singh steps up
New Look chairman Alistair McGeorge is stepping down from the retailer as founder Tom Singh returns to the role.
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AnalysisAnalysis: PowaTag - why retailers are interested in the mobile app
The launch of mobile app PowaTag has made a significant ripple in retail – more so than most technology product launches, and perhaps surprisingly so.
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NewsInternaçionale stores attract lukewarm interest
Collapsed fashion retailer Internaçionale has generated lukewarm interest as administrators concentrate on offloading stock.
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NewsHarvey Nichols appoints Anita Barr as fashion buying director
Luxury department store retailer Harvey Nichols has appointed All Saints’ Anita Barr to head up its fashion buying operations.
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NewsCo-op prioritises like-for-like growth as it seeks to double store estate
The Co-operative Food is to focus ruthlessly on like-for-like growth and store openings, putting market share on the back burner as a performance metric.
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NewsTesco cuts delivery charges to woo online grocery shoppers
Tesco has stepped up its plans to drive delivery prices down as part of its fight-back against fierce competition.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Geofencing tipped as hot trend for 2014
Geofencing is poised to be a major mobile trend of 2014 as retailers use location-based technology to deliver highly targeted advertising and promotions.
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NewsThe Body Shop hires new retail director from Planet Organic
The Body Shop has hired former Planet Organic commercial director Linda Campbell as its retail director.
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OpinionComment: Should retailers offer a living wage, not just the minimum wage?
Whilst the economy has been improving of late, times remain difficult for many.
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NewsBoohoo to be valued at £500m as Ao.com exercises over-allotment option
Boohoo shares are expected to sell at 50p, valuing it at more than £500m, as Ao.com exercises its “over-allotment” option.
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NewsShop prices in February deflate to deepest level for eight years
Shop prices fell in February for the tenth consecutive month, declining at their steepest rate for eight years.
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NewsDr Vince Cable to deliver speech at Retail Week Live 2014
Dr. Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, has been confirmed to deliver a speech at Retail Week Live 2014 on March 12.
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NewsCoast hires M&S exec as Bostock drops prices to turn around business
Fashion retailer Coast has hired ex-M&S womenswear design director Neil Hendy as Kate Bostock lowers price to turn the busines around.