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NewsSir Stuart Rose and Stefano Pessina among chairmen expecting growth in 2014
Optimism about the UK’s economic outlook has surged in the past year among retailers, according to a survey of retail chairmen.
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GalleryStore gallery: San Francisco’s standout stores
San Francisco is home to weird and wonderful food stores, Westfield’s innovation centre and plenty of No7 products. John Ryan visits
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NewsAo.com boss: 'IPO will give us the firepower for huge growth'
Ao.com chief executive John Roberts said its float next month would give it the “firepower” to realise huge growth as it gears up for international expansion.
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NewsPoundshop.com launch delayed until Tuesday
Poundworld’s transactional website Poundshop.com’s launch has been delayed three days until Tuesday.
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AnalysisPeople: The 7 highest profile job moves in January
It wasn’t just Justin King who announced he was leaving - January was a busy month for retail job moves.
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NewsVideo: Hamleys unveils London tube station in Regent Street flagship
Hamleys shrugged off London’s Tube strike troubles by unveiling its own Underground in the basement of its Regent Street flagship today.
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OpinionComment: Retailers must consider new technology's return on investment
Across the retail sector a lot of effort is going into finding creative ways of using technology to create new customer experiences.The question is, will that investment trickle down into a return for the business, or is it just window dressing?Marc Jacobs recently revealed that it plans to open a ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: Which retailers are top of their game with returns?
Ease of return is critical to customer satisfaction, but for many retailers it’s testing the limits of existing supply chains. Simon Jack finds out who is at the top of their game and what obstacles they’ll face in 2014
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Sainsbury's new warehouse will help grow non-food sales
As Sainsbury’s general merchandise grows at twice the rate of food, the grocer is opening a new distribution centre to keep up with mounting demand. Laura Heywood gets the low-down
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AnalysisAnalysis: Valuable lessons global supply chain leaders can teach retailers
Who are the global supply chain leaders and what can the retail industry learn from them? Laura Heywood picks the ultimate line-up and discovers what skills are needed to avoid being left on the bench.
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OpinionComment: Transforming supply chains is top priority
From big-name fashion, electronics and furniture retailers to the major grocers and department stores, existing supply chains are being tested to the max.
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AnalysisIn the news: Mulberry chief executive Bruno Guillon
The boss of Mulberry has had a tough two years at the helm and his plans to take the handbag brand more upmarket will be no easy task. By Gemma Goldfingle
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NewsAo.com confirms intention to float as Brian McBride joins
White goods etailer Ao.com has confirmed its widely speculated intention to float on the London Stock Exchange.
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GalleryIn pictures: Grocer Planet Organic unveils new look store
Upmarket London grocer Planet Organic has opened a store in south London with a new design featuring revamped tills and a stylish food-to-go offer.
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NewsTerry Leahy and Bob Willett back fashion website Atterley Road
Former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy and former Best Buy international head Bob Willett have backed an investment in fashion etailer Atterley Road.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis posts 4.9% sales rise driven by online
John Lewis reported “solid” sales last week driven by a strong performance in its online and electricals divisions.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Monsoon Accessorize, Poundland, Atterley Road and New Look
Retail news round-up on February 7, 2014: Monsoon Accessorize back in the black, Poundland to open first stores in mainland Europe, Leahy and Willett back Atterley Road and New Look considers converting stores to menswear shops.
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NewsPoundland poised to make continental debut in Spain
Poundland is to open its first stores in Continental Europe with plans for 10 in Spain under the Dealz fascia, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisVideo: HMV Presents Awards Season
The red-carpet season is upon us and HMV is on a push to capture some of the movie buzz with the launch of its first cinema advertising campaign in five years.
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CartoonBlower's retail cartoon: Justin King passes on the Sainsbury's crown
Retail Week’s cartoonist Patrick Blower takes a look at the stories making the news.