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NewsFashion giant Zara hit by slave labour claims
Fashion giant Zara is under investigation over the alleged use of slave labour at factories in Argentina.
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NewsRetail insolvencies increase in first quarter of 2013
Retail was one of the hardest hit sectors in the first quarter of 2013 with the number of insolvencies rising 1.75% to 407 despite a 10.2% drop across the UK.
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NewsChocolatiers and convenience stores win over Easter period
Food retailers enjoyed a strong Easter as shoppers flocked to chocolatiers and convenience grocery stores.
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NewsValue grocer Aldi opens first UK convenience store
The discount grocer has opened its first convenience store as it targets a slice of London’s on-the-go market.
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Delhaize Group to introduce electric vehicle charging stations
Grocery retailer Delhaize Group is to introduce electric vehicle charging stations at 12 stores.The retailer has linked up with car manufacturer Nissan on the project. Use of the stations will be free during the first half-year of the operation. Owners of a Nissan e-car can use the service free for ...
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Polish businessman Mariusz Switalski to compete for control of Mercator
Polish businessman Mariusz Switalski, co-founder of the Eurocash, Biedronka and Zabka retail chains, as well as Czerwona Torebka, aims to acquire grocer Mercator.A fund associated with Switalski has started negotiations with Mercator and signed a confidentiality agreement.There has been no official comment from Switalski or his team.However, sources say he ...
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Multichannel retailer Otto Group reveals preliminary figures
Multichannel retailer Otto Group has revealed preliminary figures for the year to February 28.Consolidated revenues rose 1.7% to E11.8bn (£9.94bn).The group’s multichannel retail earnings rose 0.4% to E10.07bn (£8.48bn). Ecommerce revenues increased 7% to E5.7bn (£4.8bn), representing 57% of total retail turnover.In Germany, online sales were E3.7bn (£3.12bn).Chairman of the ...
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AnalysisThe UK Retail Sector Inquiry: What do retailers need to know?
Parliament is to consider the health of the retail sector as it goes through a period of change.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How social networks can play a part in making the sale
Facebook stores have yet to convince shoppers as a transactional channel, but social networks shouldn’t be written off.
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OpinionComment: Cold conditions could take a toll on M&S clothing
M&S posts fourth-quarter figures next Thursday. The retailer will hope things go more smoothly than the last update in January.
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OpinionComment: We need a clear-out of archaic retail rules
Easter this year happened to coincide with the birthday of one of my children and the long weekend allowed us to meet up with some of the extended family in London to celebrate.
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OpinionComment: Data is the key to utilising resources on a global scale
I loved my days on the shopfloor, interacting with customers to showcase the latest product, projecting the quality and craftsmanship involved in its production.
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NewsFashion retailers anxious over cotton price hikes
Fashion retailers are anxiously watching the price of cotton following a 16% surge in the first three months of 2013.
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OpinionBlog: Tesco uses Google Street view for Easter game
Tesco launched a virtual egg hunt to tie-in with the Easter holidays. Find the Eggs was an online game built using Google Street View technology.
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NewsTesco signs deal with BBC Worldwide for Clubcard TV content
Tesco has inked a deal with BBC Worldwide to screen programmes through its new Clubcard TV digital streaming service.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does March's Shop Price Index tell us?
The BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index today revealed prices of non-food items rose for the first time in 15 months in March. Retail Week examines the data.
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NewsJacques Vert hires ex-Disney director as multichannel boss
Jacques Vert has hired former Disney Stores joint managing director John Hobson as its new multichannel director.
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NewsTesco’s convenience business One Stop to pilot franchise stores
Tesco-owned convenience business One Stop Stores is to trial a new franchise model with independent retailers that will pit it against symbol group giants Spar and Booker.
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NewsNon-food prices rise for the first time in over a year
Prices of non-food items rose for the first time in 15 months in March, edging up 0.2% against February’s 0.4% fall, reflecting a lower level of discounting as consumer demand strengthens.
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NewsGovernment considers relaxation of Chinese visa system
The Government has pledged to improve the visa system to allow Chinese nationals to visit and do business in the UK more easily.