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GalleryIn pictures: EE replaces Orange, T-Mobile and Everything Everywhere fascias
The Orange, T-Mobile and Everything Everywhere fascias are set to disappear from the high street as 700 stores will be rebranded as EE from tomorrow.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How did Selfridges break the £1bn sales mark?
Selfridges sales jumped 5% to pass the momentous £1bn mark last year and furthermore, operating profits are expected to rise 5% to £133m when figures for the year are published this week. What is Selfridges doing so right?
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Opinion
Blog: In-store wi-fi isn’t just about free internet access
It may seem strange to use the term ‘another channel’ when talking about in-store wi-fi, but the fact is, if your customers can log-in to your network, you have a massive opportunity to capture data and engage with them.
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NewsJohn Lewis links with travel firm
John Lewis has teamed up with travel firm Kuoni to sell holidays.
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NewsAsda comes under scrutiny for tax avoidance
Asda is the latest retailer to come under scrutiny over tax avoidance after it was revealed that payments it has made to US parent Walmart has cut its UK tax bill by £250m.
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NewsOcado close to covenants breach, analysts fear
Analysts fear that Ocado could breach the covenants of its debt arrangements as it struggles with the cost of building a second warehouse.
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OpinionComment: Stores - the only way is down(sizing)
Closing stores and increasing online activities may sound attractive, but is it realistic or possible?
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NewsAsos shareholders angry over Brian McBride pay package
Fashion etail giant Asos’ shareholders are understood to be concerned over the financial package for its new chairman, the former Amazon boss Brian McBride.
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NewsSelfridges sales in Britain break through £1bn barrier
Upmarket department store Selfridges broke through the £1bn sales barrier in Britain for the first time last year.
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NewsTaskforce created to tackle ailing high streets
Senior representatives from retail, banking, property and local government have come together to create a new taskforce that has been set up following recommendations made in the Portas Review to revive high streets.
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GalleryStore of the week: Piccino, Valencia
Walking into Piccino, a kidswear shop in Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences, is like entering the pages of a children’s book.
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GalleryStore gallery: A new look for classic brand Daks
Daks has revamped its Jermyn Street store, pitting the Japanese-owned retailer against top-end rivals in the capital.
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OpinionComment: Time for etailers to get compliance in order
On 12 October the Office of Fair (OFT) revealed that it had undertaken a large scale audit of websites.
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NewsRobbie Williams to switch on Oxford Street lights
Singer and former Take That star Robbie Williams will turn on London’s Oxford Street Christmas lights on November 5.
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AnalysisTablet launches: What retailers need to know
Retail Week takes a closer look at the raft of tablets hitting the market in the run up to Christmas and asks which retailers are likely to benefit
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NewsAsda's George debuts in Middle East
George at Asda has opened its first store in the Middle East located in the Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi.
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NewsAmazon slips into loss in third quarter
Online retail giant Amazon has posted a third quarter loss, behind Wall Street expectations, as it was hit by a poor performance at online deals business Living Social as well as investment in the Kindle e-reader and distribution centres.
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News
Hackett profits bolstered by overseas growth
British menswear retailer Hackett posted pre-tax profits of £6.2m in the year to March 31, up from £4.9m, as it looks to grow its international presence in the Far East.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales rise 7%
Sales at John Lewis department stores advanced 7% to £69.4m last week.
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AnalysisProfile: Richard Pennycook, non-executive director, The Hut Group
The Hut Group’s newest board member hopes to use his wide City and retail experience to enable the etailer’s eventual IPO.