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AnalysisRetail Week Conference: Highlights from day one
The great and the good of the retail world descended on The Cloud Retail Week Conference yesterday, with senior retailers discussing everything from the death of the high street to the profitability of the multichannel customer.
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AnalysisTesco's Brasher leaves: What next for the business?
The timing of Richard Brasher’s resignation from the board of Tesco, if not the actual fact of his departure, came as a surprise.
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GalleryIn pictures: The Cloud Retail Week Conference, day two
Pictures from The Cloud Retail Week Conference
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NewsGame offered lifeline by Comet owner OpCapita
Embattled entertainment retailer Game has been offered a lifeline by Comet owner OpCapita.
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NewsHMV confirms ongoing sale of live business
HMV has confirmed “a number of parties” are eyeing the entertainment retailer’s live venue arm.
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NewsArgos like-for-like sales fall 8.5%
Argos like-for-like sales continue to remain under pressure, slumping 8.5% in the 8 weeks to February 25.
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NewsTesco UK boss Brasher sensationally quits
Tesco UK chief executive Richard Brasher has stepped down from the troubled grocery giant’s board with immediate effect and leave in July.
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Amazon seeks growth in Australia
Amazon is taking steps towards growing in Australia with the creation of a data centre for its Amazon Web Services operation. The etail giant is also “actively assisting” domestic retailers in selling on Amazon.com, according to Australia’s Professional eBay and ecommerce Sellers Alliance (PeSA). PeSA Australia president Shaun O’Brien said ...
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Competition Appeal Court rejects Walmart and Massmart merger
The Competition Appeal Court has dismissed an application by the government to review the decision to approve the merger between Walmart and local retailer Massmart. According to Judge Dennis Davis, there was not enough evidence to conclude that public concerns regarding the impact on employment and small and medium-sized businesses ...
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NewsWaitrose to recruit Barack Obama as brand ambassador?
Waitrose boss Mark Price revealed a presidential addition to its raft of celeb brand ambassadors last week.
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NewsTJ Hughes stores drive planned by new owner
TJ Hughes owner Lewis Retail is in talks to open 11 stores over the next two years following its acquisition of the department store retailer out of administration last year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Morrisons boss Dalton Philips’ ‘killer concept’
Morrisons’ chief executive is sure the grocer’s biggest opportunities still lie ahead, he tells Alex Lawson.
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AnalysisTablets and mobile devices: What do retailers need to know?
The rise in use of tablets has broadened the opportunities for retailers to reach customers, but they have also raised the digital bar.
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OpinionDebenhams’ winning formula
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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OpinionThe largest retail groups in Europe are mobilising new strategies
Michael Poynor is managing director of Retail Expertise where he consults with retailers on operational, strategic and financial projects.
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NewsPeacocks plans online launch for 2013
Peacocks is to launch an online offer in the next 15 months under its new owners Edinburgh Woollen Mill.
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NewsFrench Connection reviews pricing to revive retail arm
Fashion retailer French Connection is assessing its price architecture, which could result in lower prices so it can better compete with cheaper online rivals.
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Walmart to consider China expansion
Walmart may consider acquiring local retailers in China as it expands into new regions. Walmart International chief financial officer Cathy Smith said: “There are whole provinces in China that we haven’t even begun to think about.”However, she added that acquisitions are generally Walmart’s least-preferred way of growing because they are ...
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NewsGame in talks with third party over new funding
Beleaguered entertainment retailer Game said a third party has shown interest in providing additional funding in the business.
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NewsOnline grocery shopping to get personal, says Ocado boss
Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner has said shoppers will expect an increasingly bespoke experience on retailer’s websites including targeted searches.