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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I reduce the chances of cart abandonment?
For ecommerce retailers, providing quality products and a streamlined user experience is half the battle when attempting to grow sales.
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AnalysisChinese Golden Week: What do retailers need to know?
This week is Golden Week, a national holiday in China which gives some shoppers the chance to take a vacation and pick up wares on their travels. Retail Week takes a look at what retailers need to know.
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NewsMyWardrobe.com saves costs by merging London and Nottingham offices
Fashion etailer MyWardrobe.com has merged its London and Nottingham offices moving all teams other than buying and merchandising to the East Midlands.
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NewsOptical Express files intention to appoint administrator
Optical Express has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators for part of its business as it completes its restructuring programme.
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NewsHeron Foods posts 5.1% like-for-like rise as pre-tax profit falls
Frozen food discounter Heron Foods recorded a 5.1% increase in like-for-like sales but profits almost halved last year.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Ted Baker - a great advert for good design
Ted Baker famously hasn’t got to where it is today, after 25 years of existence, by spending lots of money on advertising and PR.
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NewsAsda profits up in 2012 as it slashes costs
Asda recorded a 7.6% rise in underlying operating profit last year after the grocer won shoppers through its low-price offer and fine-tuned its operating model.
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NewsTed Baker boss Ray Kelvin outlines ambitious expansion plans for China
Ted Baker chief executive Ray Kelvin has outlined ambitious expansion plans for Asia and China in particular.
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AnalysisTed Baker first half: What the analysts say
Ted Baker’s pre-tax profit increased from £7.8m to £11.6m in its first half as retail sales rose 30.2%. Retail Week takes a look at the response from the City.
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NewsAustralian retailer Target poaches TK Maxx ecommerce director
Australian retailer Target has poached TK Maxx’s ecommerce director as it continues to strengthen its leadership team.
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NewsLakeland profits dip in 2012 as it invests in new stores
Lakeland pre-tax profits dipped from £7.2m to £6.2m in 2012 as the kitchenware retailer invested in new stores and refurbishments.
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NewsSports Direct chief executive Dave Forsey sells £6.46m of shares
Sports Direct chief executive Dave Forsey and finance director director Bob Mellors sold £6.46m worth of shares in the company yesterday.
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NewsTed Baker first-half profits jump as retail sales surge
Ted Baker pre-tax profit increased from £7.8m to £11.6m in its first half as retail sales rose 30.2%.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Waitrose, Lakeland and B&Q
Retail news round-up October 3, 2013: Waitrose plots its Northern Ireland debut, Lakeland profits dip in 2012 as it invests in new stores and B&Q hires a digital and social media agency.
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NewsRegent Street leads the cheers for American football NFL series
Cheerleaders descended on Regent Street last week ahead of the traffic-free block party being thrown on Saturday to celebrate the NFL’s International Series in London.
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NewsJack Wills to open Christmas pop-ups in the UK and US
Preppy fashion retailer Jack Wills is to open pop-up shops this Christmas in the UK and US to take advantage of the festive rush.
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NewsDFS float speculation dismissed
Speculation over DFS’s potential float next year has been dismissed by sources familiar with the situation.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: JC Penney buys itself some time with public offering
Last week, JC Penney (JCP) revealed plans to raise about $810m (£501m) in cash through a public offering of up to 96.6 million shares.
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OpinionComment: Overseas growth beckons UK retailers
Two hundred years after Napoleon’s famous observation, we are still a proud nation of shopkeepers. But for many of us, future success will mean that we have to look beyond our national borders for new market opportunities.
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AnalysisVideo: Tesco boss Philip Clarke on the grocer's first half
Tesco today revealed a 7.6% fall in first half trading profits as problems in its overseas arm hit performance. Here, Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke explains the results.