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Mothercare Australia launches deep discounts in a bid to avoid closure
Troubled parent and baby specialist Mothercare Australia has launched a Sale at its branches, offering discounts of up to 40% as it tries to save itself from closure.The retailer, which entered administration in January, will run its Sale “in conjunction with the administrators’ continuing efforts in negotiating a sale of ...
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NewsLocal authorities spend fraction of Government fund to fill empty shops
Local authorities have spent a fraction of the £10m awarded to them to fill empty stores as part of the Government’s attempt to help revive UK high streets.
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AnalysisRetailers’ hotel ventures: What do retailers need to know?
Ikea’s new partnership with Marriott International is the latest example of a retailer venturing into the hotel business to strengthen its brand.
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OpinionComment: Consumers need support from the Chancellor’s Budget
I sense that the Budget lobbying process can feel a bit like firing your carefully crafted submission over the gates of Downing Street.
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AnalysisVideo: Retail bosses highlight retail skills shortage
Finding talented staff across retail has become more difficult in the last 18 months, retail bosses said at Retail Week Live today.
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AnalysisVideo: Coles' Stuart Machin at Retail Week Live
Keener pricing and better value has been key to the turnaround of Coles, the Australian retailer, according to its store development and operations director Stuart Machin
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NewsRetail Week Live: Combine physical, human and digital elements in retail says Fitch
Retailers must combine the physical, human and digital elements of retailing in order to edge ahead of their competitors, the strategy director of branding agency Fitch said at Retail Week Live today.
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AnalysisVideo: Retailers should emphasise trust as well as develop online says Maplin chief
Retailers should put as much emphasis on relationships and trust as they do on online development, according to Maplin chief executive John Cleland.
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NewsRetail Week Live: M&S 'delighted' with Cheshire Oaks performance
Marks & Spencer head of new channels Benjy Meyer said the retailer is “delighted” with the performance of the technology in is multichannel showcase store in Cheshire Oaks.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Retailers should shout about staff skills, say Pets At Home
Specialist retailers should employ staff with specialist knowledge, according to the people director of Pets At Home, Ryan Cheyne.
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InterviewQ&A: French Connection chief executive Stephen Marks on its full-year results
French Connection posted a £7.2m loss this morning, six months after outlining its turnaround plans. The fashion retailer’s boss Stephen Marks speaks to Retail Week.
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AnalysisVideo: Retailers should not fear poor reviews, says Kiddicare boss
Retailers should not be afraid of publishing negative consumer reviews online, according to Kiddicare chief executive Scott Weavers-Wright.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Role of stores will change dramatically
The role of stores will change dramatically in the future, retailers at Retail Week Live said today.
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AnalysisVideo: Debenhams' Cristofoli - ‘Anonymous’ consumers demanding better service
The growth of “digital anonymity” is presenting a whole new set of customer services challenges to retailers, according to Debenhams’ marketing director.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Retailers must understand the omnichannel customer journey
Understanding the customer journey is one of the biggest challenges facing retailers as they strive to become omnichannel, according to a panel at Retail Week Live.
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NewsParliament launches inquiry into the state of the UK retail sector
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee has launched an inquiry into the UK retail sector, as tipped by Retail Week this morning.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Better insight needed to boost loyalty
Retailers have to work harder to get customer insight right, delegates at Retail Week Live have heard.
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GalleryIn pictures: Day one at Retail Week Live 2013
Photos from day one at Retail Week Live including Vince Cable, Chris Brook-Carter and Asda boss Andy Clarke.
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Analysis
Video: Consumer power will drive change in retail
The growing power of the consumer will change the world of retailing in the second half of the decade, Retail Week Live delegates have been told.
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NewsMorrisons to parachute in Kiddicare boss for online grocery launch
Morrisons is to parachute in Kiddicare chief executive Scott Weavers-Wright ahead of the launch of its fledgling online grocery business which is due to go live before the end of the year.