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NewsFormer Asda boss Allan Leighton to become Pandora chief
Former Asda and Royal Mail boss Allan Leighton has been appointed as chief executive of Danish jeweller Pandora after its current boss switched to Puma.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales growth slows in ‘solid’ week of trading
John Lewis managing director Andy Street reported “solid” sales growth of 6.9% to £65.3m last week as tough comparatives checked the double-digit growth enjoyed during much of 2013.
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NewsCompany profile: Moss Bros
The suit retailer has pulled its socks up in recent years, and there is still plenty of growing room.
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German hard discounter Aldi Süd opens nine stores in Texas
German hard discounter Aldi Süd opened nine stores in Houston, Texas last week.The retailer wants to open 30 new shops over the next two years, investing more than $125m (£81.5m) in the Houston Metro area.The launch extends Aldi’s Texan presence, which is focused on the Dallas/Fort Worth district, which it ...
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Hypermarket group Leclerc pilots new distribution approach
Hypermarket group Leclerc is piloting a new distribution approach in Croix, northern France.A 48,400 sq ft rented warehouse is being used to fulfil orders for three different collection points as part of its Drive concept.In the central distribution centre, 8,000 SKUs are stored in four temperature zones. Employees pick orders ...
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German wholesale group Conway purchases Grupoil
German wholesale group Lekkerland-owned convenience chain Conway has taken over Spanish wholesaler Grupoil. The acquisition is in line with a strategy of strengthening Lekkerland’s traditional core business.The purchase will enable Lekkerland to further establish itself in the Spanish convenience sector.
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NewsConsumers seek quality in food products after horsemeat scandal
Grocery shoppers are putting renewed emphasis on the quality of the food they buy in the wake of the horse meat controversy.
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NewsGrocer Waitrose opens first farm shop in Hampshire
Waitrose is to open its first store on a farm this summer in Hampshire featuring locally-sourced products.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Flipkart goes head-to-head with Amazon in India
Indian ecommerce group Flipkart has launched its long-awaited Marketplace platform for third-party sellers.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: High and Mighty, The Lengths We Go To
N Brown-owned fashion retailer High and Mighty’s new outdoor advertising campaign aims to broaden the brand’s appeal.
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AnalysisProfile: Ron Johnson, former chief executive, JC Penney
He may have revolutionised retail during his time at Apple, but his short tenure as chief executive of JC Penney ended in disappointment.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Nancy Dynan, Marketing director US, Boden
Nancy Dynan, Marketing director US at fashion retailer Boden, speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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OpinionComment: Brand recognition rules in the United States
Fifty Shades tie-up will open bedroom doors for us in the United States, says Lovehoney co-founder Richard Longhurst.
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Analysis: How retailers can cope with ongoing weather storms
Debenhams has blamed a drop in profits on unseasonable weather, but what can retailers do to battle against the elements as they have this winter?
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Select owner bullish over expansion strategy as like-for-likes rise
The owner of Select has insisted that the fashion retailer needs 350 shops on the high street despite a growing online business and challenging economic headwinds.
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NewsBrandAlley challenges perceptions of discount sites with new ad
Etailer BrandAlley has unveiled an ad campaign designed to improve the perception of discount fashion.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What does the new Facebook Home app mean for retailers?
What does the new Facebook Home app mean for retailers?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I influence consumer behaviour in a multichannel world?
How can I influence consumer behaviour in a multichannel world?
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NewsVideo: Analysts debate Tesco’s US exit, UK store refresh and space race
Alex Lawson asks Panmure Gordon investment analyst Philip Dorgan and Verdict Research senior retail analyst Andrew Stevens whether Tesco is enacting the right strategy.
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Opinion
Blog: Mixing business with pleasure
Accessories retailer Claire’s uses next generation technology to reach next generation consumers.