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NewsRetail employment growth slows in third quarter
Retail employment in the third quarter grew at its weakest rate in 2013, rising just 1%, but retailers aim to step up staffing levels for Christmas.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers’ fight to stop shopper loyalty waning
Technology has made it easier for consumers to shop around, but retailers are hitting back and using digital innovations and traditional techniques to amass loyal followings.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on online grocery sales, Mothercare and Debenhams
Retail news round-up October 24, 2013: Online grocery sales to double in five European markets; Mothercare appoints group director of communications; and Debenhams hires Forward3D
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NewsArgos to unveil 'digital stores' as multichannel grows
Multichannel retailer Argos is poised to unveil a new-model store designed to reflect its shift to digital commerce.
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NewsAsos and Primark still in talks to make online trial work
Asos and Primark have not given up hope on their online trial becoming a long-term arrangement as the pair attempt to make it profitable.
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OpinionComment: Apple’s issue with the HMV app is no surprise
The spat that broke out between HMV and Apple over the iOS version of the Hilco-owned retailer’s music app has inevitably been positioned as a clash between old and new.
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OpinionComment: The technology trends and start-ups retailers need to know about
When 3 major UK retailers went bust right after Christmas last year in early January 2013, we should have all known that something fundamental was changing in people’s buying behaviour.
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AnalysisVideo: Tesco F&F COO Richard Collins - ‘We can stand up against any competition’
Tesco said its new F&F store in West Kensington puts the grocer’s own brand clothing label toe-to-toe with high street fashion rivals.
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AnalysisAsos' full-year figures: What the analysts say
Asos today revealed pre-tax profits up 23% to £54.7m and retail sales up 40% to £753.8m for the year to August 31. Retail Week takes a look at what the analysts say.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Marks & Spencer Food - bags of offline potential?
Even former boss Stuart Rose thinks that M&S Food needs to get online, but management think that there’s still lots to go for offline.
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NewsMatalan's Sporting Pro business to open first central London store
Matalan’s sports fascia Sporting Pro is to open its first store in central London on Kensington High Street next month.
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NewsSainsbury’s Brand Match advert banned by watchdog
Sainsbury’s has been forced to make amendments to a marketing campaign for its Brand Match price matching service.
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NewsBoxpark founder takes pop-up business rates plea to Westminster next week
Boxpark founder Roger Wade is set to speak to government next week to encourage it to waive business rates for pop-ups.
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GalleryIn pictures: Tesco unveils first dedicated womenswear F&F store
Tesco has today opened its first dedicated womenswear shop-in-shop for its F&F clothing brand as the grocery giant looks to turn up the heat on high street fashion rivals.
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AnalysisHome Retail's first half: What the analysts say
Home Retail, which owns Argos and Homebase, generated a 53% profit jump to £27.4m in the 26 weeks to August 31. Retail Week looks at what the analysts say.
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OpinionComment: Bonmarché's prospects post IPO
Following Bargain Booze owner Conviviality’s successful flotation on AIM, clothing retailer Bonmarché is the next retailer likely to list on the junior market.
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NewsTesco and Sainsbury’s call for supplier collaboration to drive etail innovation
Tesco and Sainsbury’s have urged suppliers to collaborate with them to drive etail innovation and ensure standards do not slip online.
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NewsHotter Shoes profits soar after store opening spree
Footwear retailer Hotter Shoes underlying profit jumped 16% in 2012 as it opened 21 new stores over the year.
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OpinionComment: Technology is the best opportunity we've had to attract shoppers to stores
The structural shift in shopping habits due to of the pace of technological change is an area that shopping centres must address and capitalise on.
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AnalysisUPDATED: Burberry's new boss Christopher Bailey profiled
Burberry’s chief creative officer will also take on the chief executive role next year, but will his fashion pedigree be enough to keep investors happy?