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OpinionComment: The UK still offers investment opportunities
The UK and its retail industry still tick the boxes for investment opportunities.
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Opinion
Blog: SaaS and ERP - indestructible force meets immovable object
It has always been one of the unsolved mysteries of the universe, something that our minds can’t grasp, the intellectual challenge that relates to the question: “What would happen if the indestructible force met the immovable object?”
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AnalysisSite review: Mr Porter Vs Austin Reed
Max Childs, marketing director for Amplience, shares his view of good and bad websites.
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OpinionRetail Surgery: Does SEO for mobile sites differ from desktop sites?
Does SEO for mobile sites differ from that of desktop sites?
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OpinionRetail Surgery: How can we get our CEOs interested in digital?
How can we get our chief executive and board to engage with digital?
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NewsCSL delivers 20% surge in like-for-likes
Sofa retailer CSL has posted soaring like-for-like sales, up 20% for the first eight months of the year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why American retailers are entering the UK
US retailers are increasingly crossing the pond to set up shop in this country. Alex Lawson examines the opportunities and pitfalls they face.
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NewsJ Crew secures first UK store on Regent Street
US fashion brand J Crew is on the verge of securing its first UK store on London’s Regent Street.
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NewsIn pictures: Skillsmart Retail Rising Star Awards winners revealed
The up and coming talent in the retail sector gathered last night for the Skillsmart Retail Rising Star Awards, held at Grosvenor House Hotel.
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OpinionComment: Morrisons - playing the right cards?
It was interesting to hear Dixons’ chief executive Seb James say today that successful multichannel electrical retailing is like playing a three-card-trick.
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InterviewQ&A: Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips
Morrisons laid out plans for a new convenience and online push this morning despite a fall in like-for-like sales in the first half of the year. Chief executive Dalton Philips and finance director Richard Pennycook explained the grocer’s plans to Retail Week
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AnalysisMorrisons: What the analysts say
Morrisons posted a drop in like-for-likes in its half-year results and a dip in profits but turnover was up. But as it pushes ahead with rolling out its Fresh Format and plans its first moves online, Retail Week outlines what analysts think of the grocers prospects.
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NewsDixons has "encouraging start" to its year as UK like-for-likes jump 7%
Dixons UK and Irish like-for-likes advanced 7% in its first quarter in what it said was an “encouraging start” to the year.
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NewsMorrisons begins ecommerce push
Morrisons has kick-started its multichannel expansion by making its first move online.
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NewsMorrisons half year like-for-likes slip 0.9%
Morrisons like-for-likes slipped 0.9% in its half year to July 29.
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Fashion retailer Uterqüe opens China stores
Inditex-owned fashion retailer Uterqüe has opened its first two stores in China.The openings come as the Spanish fashion giant continues to take advantage of the growing preference for Western fashions in many Asian markets.The first store opened last month in the IFC Mall in Hong Kong. The second is at ...
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Massmart plans Makro warehouse revamp
Walmart-controlled Massmart plans to revamp 10 of its 17 Makro warehouse clubs to boost their appeal to private customers as well as cut energy costs.Although the new generation of stores will still resemble wholesale outlets, shoppers will be able to buy single items alongside bulk packs.To reduce energy costs, skylights ...
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NewsTesco plots online party food launch using its ‘dark’ stores
Tesco is planning a launch into the party food market with a new online delivery service as it takes on competitors such as Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose for a slice of the lucrative business.
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NewsBRC calls for business rates to be frozen in 2013
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is urging the Government to freeze business rates next year as retailers brace themselves for another crippling increase.
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NewsPressure mounts on Government to intervene on grocery prices
Which? has called on Government to change the law to prevent the major grocers misleading shoppers on price.