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AnalysisAnalysis: In-store technology to attract consumer interaction
The explosion of in-store iPads has led to consumers increasingly expecting technology to bring education, entertainment and a bit of show business to a retail environment.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Cannes - retail visual merchandising at its best
Cannes is a place where luxury reigns supreme and if you want to see visual merchandising at its best, this is a good place to start.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Mamas & Papas northern flagship opens at Trinity Leeds
A new look for the maternity and babywear retailer means the Mamas & Papas store in the new Trinity Leeds shopping centre is a step forward.
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AnalysisAnalysis: H&M’s new fashion format & Other Stories
A new fascia from H&M has landed on Regent Street that fills a gap for the affluent, young, metropolitan female.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Morrisons’ convenience format, M Local
M Local, the convenience format developed by Morrisons, has come of age. John Ryan visits the latest store in Ealing.
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OpinionComment: Can craft and technology co-exist in retail stores?
I’ve always been interested in the notion of craft in design because I believe in the principles of meaning and understanding that craft implies.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: H&M Conscious Collection
H&M has once again turned to the power of celebrity to promote its wares, but its new ad’s eye-catching visuals are what really sets it apart from the competition.
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News
Walmart bribery allegations likely to incur losses
Walmart is likely to incur losses relating to bribery allegations in Mexico. The allegations surfaced last year and centred on company representatives reportedly bribing officials in Mexico in support of new store openings. The disclosure was made in Walmart’s recently filed annual report.The matter cost Walmart $157m (£103.5m) in the ...
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Walmart steps up to the multichannel plate
The world’s largest retailer, Walmart, has revealed it will be piloting in-store collection lockers in its home market.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can mobile technology and social media help bricks-and-mortar retailers?
How can mobile technology and social media help bricks-and-mortar retailers?
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OpinionRetail surgery: What do I need to consider when using customers’ data?
What do I need to consider when using customers’ data?
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GalleryIn pictures: Aldi convenience store, Kilburn High Street
Aldi’s first convenience store on Kilburn High Street opened for trading this morning and by mid-afternoon the store’s offer had been heavily raked over with the ‘fresh’ elements, in particular, proving a major draw.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Jewellery group Signet's full year results
Jewellery group Signet, which owns H Samuel and Ernest Jones, last week unveiled a 29.1% profits plunge to $40m in its full year to February 2. Retail Week takes a closer look at the performance.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are CVAs dead?
This morning PwC revealed figures showing that the number of company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) had “dropped to a level never seen before” in the first quarter of this year.
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OpinionComment: Why omnichannel cannot save the high street
An omnichannel approach is essential for retail chains, but click-and-collect will not stop the online channel’s squeeze on the high street.
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NewsDutch DIY chain Praxis makes ex-B&Q director Colley chief executive
Former B&Q director John Colley has been promoted to chief executive of Dutch DIY firm Praxis as Tony DeNunzio becomes executive chairman of parent company Maxeda.
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NewsGovernment delays Portas Pilot update until later this year
The Government has delayed releasing its update on the 27 Portas Pilot projects until later this year.
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NewsFat Face installs new till system to cope with double-digit growth
Clothing retailer Fat Face said its new electronic point of sale (epos) system helped it cope with double-digit sales growth over peak period.
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NewsHalfords group commercial director Paul McClenaghan exits
Halfords group commercial director Paul McClenaghan has left the business after eight years, as the car part and cycle specialist seeks a replacement.
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NewsHic and collect
It is the tradition of British boozers to binge on the strong stuff then pass out on the sofa.