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NewsFootball focus for H&M’s Twitter feed
When David Beckham was asked to take over H&M’s Twitter feed last week to launch the retailer’s new TV ad that he stars in, he didn’t expect to be harassed by fellow football friend Gary Lineker.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Gap’s focus on product brings back US shoppers
Gap’s US turnaround continues its upward trajectory. Gap reported net sales for the year ending February 2 reached $15.65bn (£9.7bn), compared with $14.55bn (£9bn) for full-year 2011.
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AnalysisProfile: John Smith, Burberry’s new chief operating officer
Luxury retailer Burberry’s new chief operating officer, John Smith, is well placed to help the iconic brand continue its digital and social media push. Tiffany Holland reports.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Theo Paphitis, entrepreneur and owner of Ryman Group
TV celebrity, entrepreneur and owner of the Ryman Group, Theo Paphitis, speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisThe Oracle Retail Week Awards: Celebrating retail’s great success stories
The Oracle Retail Week Awards 2013 are nearly here. Caroline Parry takes a look at some of the entries and the new Zolfo Cooper Growth Retailer of the Year Award.
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OpinionComment: British retailers can use their heritage to help expand abroad
Are international sales the answer to offset depressed domestic demand? My response is a resounding ‘yes’, with caution that it is not a short-term answer or a quick fix.
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OpinionComment: Horse meat has undermined trust in food retailers
From spaghetti bolog-neighs to nag-bog, no one can deny there has been a lighter side to the horse meat fiasco. But as the scandal spreads there is less to laugh at.
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NewsUK property tax is among highest levels across the world
UK retailers pay a disproportionately high level of tax on property, including onerous business rates, compared with their global counterparts says research commissioned by BRC.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What is the key to providing a more personalised customer service experience on the phone?
What is the key to providing a more personalised customer service experience on the phone?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I beat my competitors when it comes to efficient stock delivery?
How can I beat my competitors when it comes to efficient stock delivery?
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NewsJohn Browett makes UK retail comeback at Monsoon Accessorize
Former Dixons and Apple retail boss John Browett has been appointed chief executive of fashion and accessories retailer Monsoon Accessorize and is due to start next month.
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OpinionBlog: Valentine's Day is mushy but it might give the high street a boost
I’m not usually one for sentimental mush but there’s something about men desperately clamouring to get their hands on a bunch of roses on February 14 that brings a smile to my face.
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GalleryIn pictures: Topshop opens doors of flagship Los Angeles store
Fashion retailers Topshop and Topman will unveil their 30,000 sq ft flagship store at The Grove in Los Angeles today as owner Sir Philip Green continues his quest to conquer the US.
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NewsTesco to start a "new conversation" with customers in spring campaign
Tesco is to launch a spring brand campaign which the grocer says will be the start of a “new conversation” between the brand and its customers and put it at the heart of its communities.
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NewsRepublic founder mulls buying collapsed retailer as private equity firms circle
Republic founder Carl Brewins is understood to be interested in buying back the business he started as a market stall nearly thirty years ago as private equity firms circle the collapsed chain.
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NewsDiscounter Lidl signs up advertising agency in marketing departure
German grocer Lidl has inked a deal with advertising agency TBWA as the retailer ramps up its marketing activity in a marked departure to previous strategy.
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NewsClothing drives 16% year-on-year jump in online sales in January
The online retail market got off to a strong start to 2013 with sales jumping 16% year-on-year in January according to the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index.
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AnalysisProfile: Tesco - the UK’s largest retailer
The retail landscape has rarely been as turbulent as it is now, and with further economic uncertainty predicted understanding what is happening with the big retailers has never been more important.
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NewsIkea loves you
Swedish furniture retailer Ikea is more likely to cause a couple to fight over the instructions to its flat packed goods rather than inspire romance.
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NewsWaitrose knew beef meatballs were contaminated two weeks ago
Waitrose knew its beef meatballs might have contained pork two weeks before informing authorities it has emerged as the meat contamination scandal escalates.