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NewsEtailer Vente-Privee heralds the end of pure online players
The founder of fashion etailer Vente-Privee has said that the future is multichannel and said that pureplays such as Asos will go into stores.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Justin King: There'll be no sea change in consumer spending in the next year
Sainsbury’s boss Justin King has warned that “we are not going to see a sea change in consumer spending” over the next 12 months despite signs pointing to an economic recovery.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop teams up with Shutl to offer 90-minute deliveries
The Perfume Shop will introduce 90-minute deliveries this month after teaming up with express service Shutl.
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OpinionComment: 'Omnichannel' may be the trend at WRC but retailers must remember that the customer is key
‘Omnichannel’ is the phrase du jour, certainly on the first day of the World Retail Congress 2013 in Paris.
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NewsSir Philip Green mulls using Kate Moss to launch Topshop in China
Topshop may use its newly-inked partnership with model Kate Moss as a springboard to launch in mainland China next year.
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NewsRetail leaders concerned for Future High Streets Forum after Mark Prisk is sacked
Retail leaders have expressed frustration at Prime Minister David Cameron after Mark Prisk was sacked yesterday amid a Cabinet reshuffle.
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NewsWeakest retail sales growth this year as warm weather "stifles" demand in September
UK retail sales in September showed the lowest growth of the year so far as the warm weather stunted sales of autumn and winter collections.
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NewsAppliances Online launches same-day delivery
Electricals etailer Ao.com, formerly known as Appliances Online, has launched same-day delivery service across the UK.
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OpinionComment: Retailers gear up for Christmas
Get ready, Christmas is almost here. Yes, really. No sooner have the barbecues, pop-up tents and water pistols been consigned to the shed, then retailers’ minds shift towards Christmas.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Carphone Warehouse and September's retail sales
Retail news round-up October 8, 2013: Carphone Warehouse offers customers new mobile phone upgrade tool; September UK retail sales increase at weakest rate of the year
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OpinionBlog: Tesco UK chief Chris Bush on the grocer's Finest collection rebrand
A lot has changed in the past 15 years. Back in 1998, the likes of All Saints and Spice Girls were topping the music charts, the blockbuster movie Titanic had just been released onto the big screen and we were all watching Cold Feet on the television.
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NewsHigh street minister Mark Prisk loses role amid Cabinet reshuffle
Housing minister Mark Prisk, who has responsibility for the high street, has been asked to step down as part of a Cabinet reshuffle.
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InterviewQ&A: Lakeland's finance and retail director Bob Granger on online and international growth
Lakeland revealed profits dipped from £7.2m to £6.2m in the year to December 31. Retail Week speaks to the quirky cookware retailer’s finance and retail director Bob Granger.
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NewsCarrefour and Tesco declare end of the "age of imperialism"
Two of the world’s largest grocers, Carrefour and Tesco, have declared the “age of imperialism” in global retail expansion over and urged retailers to localise their offer.
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GalleryIn pictures: Tesco relaunches its Finest range
Tesco has today relaunched its £1.4bn Finest brand and UK managing director Chris Bush said he expects it to deliver double-digit sales growth.
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NewsGo Outdoors strikes £33m refinancing to support store growth and e-commerce
Go Outdoors has struck a £33m refinancing deal with Barclays to plough investment into growing stores and its online business.
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NewsKate Moss returns to Topshop for spring collection
Topshop has reignited its relationship with model Kate Moss with plans to launch a new collection in the spring.
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NewsIkea's new UK boss aims to double market share by 2020
Ikea’s new boss Gillian Drakeford aims to double the UK business by 2020 by opening more stores and pushing digital growth.
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OpinionComment: J Crew's strategy for launching in the UK hits the mark
The opening of the first UK J Crew store this week will generate a lot of interest thanks to a well thought-through awareness campaign.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ikea, Bonmarché and John Lewis
Retail news round-up October 7, 2013: Ikea’s new UK boss plans to double revenues by 2020, Bonmarché to open in garden centres, John Lewis to provide free two-year electricals guarantee