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NewsLittlewoods to broadcast next instalment of Facebook TV show
Littlewoods is to launch the next episode of its Facebook TV show, focusing this time on gadget gift ideas for Christmas.
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NewsAsda reshuffles general merchandise team
Asda has reshuffled its general merchandise team under new chief merchandising officer Andrew Moore.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Amazon's Kindle wipe sparks cloud debate
Amazon encountered some bad press for its heavy handed approach yesterday after a Norwegian customer wrote a blog claiming the etail giant had deleted her account, including all her Kindle books, without providing a reason.
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NewsFortnum and Mason gears up for record Christmas
Upmarket food retailer Fortnum and Mason expects an “unprecedented” Christmas after strong sales of festive items.
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NewsTesco boss Philip Clarke moves fresh director Andrew Yaxley
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has moved one its key directors in his £1bn turnaround plan.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Evaluating sourcing strategies
Retailers need to revisit their sourcing strategies constantly, juggling and rejigging the equations of supply, demand and delivery. Liz Morrell investigates which regions they currently favour.
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NewsMulberry issues profit warning as wholesale revenues slip
Mulberry has issued a profit warning after a slowdown in wholesale revenues.
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NewsIkea eyes €50bn turnover
Ikea is targeting a turnover of €50bn by 2020 as the furniture chain eyes rapid growth in the next decade.
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NewsAsda warns shoppers over email scam
Asda has warned shoppers not to fall for fake emails that claim to be from the grocer attempting to collect personal information.
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NewsSimply Be recruits larger staff to make customers comfortable
Plus-size fashion retailer Simply Be is to recruit larger “empathetic” staff to help advise customers.
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NewsTown Teams to receive extra Government support
More than 300 towns that were not selected as Portas Pilots are to receive funding and support from the Government.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Olympic legacy for supply chain
New supply chain ideas tried out at the London 2012 Olympics could change the way retailers operate in the UK. Alison Clements finds out what lessons have been learnt.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Supply chain's super energy savers
Creating a more environmentally friendly supply chain can go hand in hand with reducing costs, as retailers find new ways to drive efficiencies. Matthew Valentine looks at some innovative approaches.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The future of supply chain solutions
Supply chain directors need an innovative mindset to meet the challenges posed by the multichannel retail landscape. Gina Lovett reports on how they are responding.
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OpinionComment: Releasing the hidden profits in your supply chain
With global sourcing and extended supply chains, it’s likely there are several points of margin hiding in your buying, supply chain and finance functions.
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NewsJohn Lewis starts selling holidays
John Lewis has partnered with travel firm Kuoni to sell holidays.
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NewsVideo: Tesco's new TV adverts are go
Tesco has unveiled its first TV advert, which features the Thunderbirds theme tune, since hiring Wieden + Kennedy to handle its £110m advertising account.
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NewsArgos to step up store closures
Argos is set to step up its store closure programme as it completes its strategic review.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Asos would be a good acquisition for Amazon
The news Amazon has considered acquiring Asos was questioned by analysts today given the US etail giant could have made the move long before the fashion etailer grew to be valued at nearly £2bn. Retail Week takes a look at why Asos could still make a good buy for Amazon.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will Boots' Jamie Oliver tie up affect the food-to-go market?
The tie up revealed today between health and beauty specialist Boots and celebrity chef Jamie Oliver could prove a game changer in the increasingly competitive food-to-go market.