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NewsBoots' Leeds customers celebrate history with 100-year-old meal deal
Boots’ meal deal is famous for its value, and even its loyal customers from 100 years ago would have been fans of a sandwich, drink and snack offer at the price it was available for last week in Leeds.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Morrisons promotion fails to truly reward loyal customers
Morrisons is the first grocer to launch its Christmas advertising, but this campaign raises a question over whether its festive promotional tactics will work.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retailers can show showrooming the door
Showrooming is a hot topic for retailers but, as discussed at a Retail Week and Telefónica O2 roundtable, plenty can be done to tackle and even exploit the trend.
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OpinionComment: Retailers shouldn't be shy about making money
Previously my political comment has been restricted to the odd jibe at “who ate all the pies” Prescott, Mr Nasty Piece-of-Work Gordon, my coalition colleagues Wishy-Washy and Flip-Floppy Nick.
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NewsBoots prepares for "convenience" Christmas as it ramps up multichannel offer
Boots is gearing up for a Christmas of convenience as it ramps up its multichannel offer, according to new UK managing director for health and beauty Simon Roberts.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers optimise goods-not-for-resale spend?
How can retailers optimise goods-not-for-resale spend?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers retain their customers and stop showrooming from ruining their Christmas?
How can retailers retain their customers and stop showrooming from ruining their Christmas?
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NewsDr Martens' owners in advanced talks to sell business to Permira
Dr Martens’ owner has entered talks with private equity firm Permira, as it eyes a sale of the footwear brand and retailer.
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OpinionComment: Government needs to look again at business rates data
Yesterday the new High Street’s Minister, Brandon Lewis, came to the despatch box for Opposition Day in the House of Commons to debate, at Labour’s request, zero hour contracts, high streets and changes to use orders.
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OpinionComment: Retailers mustn't throw caution to the wind
We have seen today the ONS continue to report positive retail sales numbers relating to volumes and spend.
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OpinionComment: The challenge in HMV's digital strategy is persuading shoppers to convert
It is encouraging to see HMV embracing a new multichannel strategy in an attempt to capture a higher share of the digital market, and to focus on discoverability, which can be one of the challenges of selling music online.
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NewsAsda aims for a monster Halloween with augmented reality game
Asda hopes to have a spooktacular Halloween as it rolls out its Big Shop of Horrors this weekend.
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NewsUK retail sales up 2.2% as sector growth exceeds expectations
UK retail sales jumped 2.2% in September against last year, growing faster than expected and supporting hopes the economy recorded a strong third quarter.
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AnalysisInnovation: Asda trials 3D printing service in York superstore
Asda has this week launched a 3D printing service to shoppers, priced at £40.
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NewsWickes like-for-likes flat in third quarter due to 'challenging' market
Travis Perkins’ consumer arm, which largely comprises Wickes, recorded flat like-for-like sales in its third quarter due to the ‘challenging’ market.
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NewsSeptember's online sales surge 13%
September’s online sales surged 13% on August, revealing the highest ever growth for this period on record and signs of an economic recovery.
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NewsMothercare UK like-for-likes down 1.9% in second quarter
Mothercare’s UK second quarter like-for-likes fell 1.9% as market competition across the home and travel categories impacted margins.
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NewsHMV kick-starts digital strategy with launch of innovative app
HMV is kick-starting its critical digital strategy this week with the launch of an MP3 download store and innovative app.
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AnalysisWebsite review: Loaf Vs Made.com
Alice Huntley, strategy director at RKCR/Y&R, shares her view of good and bad sites.
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AnalysisIn the news: B&Q's customer and marketing director Chris Moss profiled
B&Q has appointed a marketing boss whose colourful career includes creating Orange, a bomb scare at Virgin Atlantic and getting 118 118 out of the blocks.