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NewsMulberry first-half profits fall as it invests in international growth
Mulberry first-half pre-tax profits dropped 28% to £7.2m as it continued to invest in its international expansion.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Warehouse, Bathstore, Aldi and M&S
Retail news round-up December 5, 2013: Warehouse to open Oxford Street flagship, Bathstore back in the black as it relaunches website and Aldi to file suit against Dunnes Stores over trademark infringement.
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NewsBathstore customer couples try before they dry
Stores will always be vital in bathroom retailing, according to Bathstore chief marketing officer Claire Bayliss, because - much like in fashion - people like to try the products for size.
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NewsBathstore breaks into the black as it relaunches website
Bathstore is back in the black after its first year under private equity owner Endless and the retailer has relaunched its website.
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NewsWarehouse to open first Oxford Street flagship
Warehouse is to open a flagship store on Oxford Street, which will be used to showcase the fashion brand to an international audience.
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OpinionComment: McColl’s must highlight its USP in competitive market
Convenience store specialist McColl’s has joined retailers including Ao.com, Poundland and Pets at Home with its ambition to float on the stock market.
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OpinionComment: Engage your business around the customer journey
Much thinking about customer service has focused on ‘moments of truth’, the particular interactions with high emotional content that provide the opportunity to delight the customer and intensify loyalty.
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InterviewQ&A: ProCook 's managing director and founder Daniel O’Neill
Daniel O’Neill, managing director and founder of ProCook speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 8 lessons for entrepreneurs from Charles Tyrwhitt founder Nick Wheeler
Charles Tyrwhitt founder Nick Wheeler was named Retailer of the Year at last week’s Retail Week Enterprise Awards. Rebecca Thomson speaks to him about how he set up his business and the lessons he has learned.
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NewsVideo: Morrisons group manufacturing director Mark Harrison on its new lab store
Morrisons group manufacturing director Mark Harrison has said the grocer’s new ‘lab’ store in Preston creates a better shopping experience as the retailer takes its replenishment of the shop floor.
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NewsHobbycraft hires retail veteran Archie Norman as chairman
Hobbycraft has appointed retail veteran and Asda savior Archie Norman as its new chairman, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisInnovation: Macy's trials Bluetooth transmitters
Macy’s - ever the mobile innovator - is trialling a service that uses Bluetooth location-sensing technology.
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NewsUS furniture giant Pottery Barn poised to make long-awaited UK debut
US furniture giant Williams-Sonoma is poised to launch an assault on the UK market and is actively seeking sites for its famous Pottery Barn fascia, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTesco boss vows the grocer's strategy will ultimately lead it to success
Tesco chief Philip Clarke has vowed that the grocer’s strategy will ultimately lead it to success despite suffering a 1.5% slump in UK like-for-like sales in its third quarter.
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OpinionComment: Business rates cap is welcome but unfit system must be overhauled
This morning, Retail Week has reported that there may be some good news in tomorrow’s Autumn Statement.
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News99p Stores scraps property restructure plans
99p Stores has dropped its plans for a property restructure on selected stores as new chief operating officer Tony Brown today begins work to “enhance” store performance across the estate.
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OpinionComment: Amazon drones are not just pie in the sky
An inspired vision of the future for online delivery or an extravagant PR stunt designed to coincide with Cyber Monday?
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Tesco - no easy solution
The stockmarket had been softened up for bad news on Q3 sales, so, with no profit warning today, Tesco’s shares have rallied.
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GalleryIn pictures: Morrisons unveils its innovative 'lab' store in Preston
Morrisons has ratcheted up its focus on innovation with a new testing ground store in Preston as it attempts to inject dramatic retail theatre into its offer.
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AnalysisTesco third quarter sales fall: What the analysts say
Tesco this morning revealed its UK like-for-like sales fell 1.5% in its third quarter. Retail Week takes a look at the response from the City.