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NewsLeahy to raise $750m for Chinese shopping mall venture
Former Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy plans to raise $750m to launch his Chinese shopping centre venture.
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OpinionM&S and Game developments set backdrop for The Cloud Retail Week Conference
Chris Brook-Carter is Editor-in-chief of Retail Week. Chris has covered the FMCG and retail industries for 15 years, in particular covering the food, drinks and clothing sectors.
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NewsHomebase poaches Waitrose director to head up retail
Homebase has appointed Waitrose director of retail services Graham Heald as its retail and distribution director.
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NewsTesco considers raise in pension age
Tesco is considering raising the age its staff receive a full pension from 65 to 67.
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Opinion
What will it take to achieve ‘retailtopia’ in 2020?
We’re constantly asking ourselves what people will want from the future shopping experience so we can help our retail customers stay ahead of the game.
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NewsMarks & Spencer veteran Andrew Skinner leaves the business
Marks & Spencer veteran Andrew Skinner is leaving the retailer after almost three decades.
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NewsForeign investment in UK retailers set to surge
UK retail is braced for a boom in foreign investment after a series of acquisitions over the past year, predicts corporate adviser Clearwater Corporate Finance.
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NewsUrban Outfitters profits hit by discounting
US fashion retailer Urban Outfitters posted a 47.8% profits plunge for its fourth quarter as discounting impacted margins.
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NewsLingerie firm Eveden mulls sale
Online lingerie firm Eveden has hired advisers to explore its strategic options which could include a £150m sale.
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NewsHMV set to benefit as Game struggles
HMV is set to benefit from problems at Game as the latter fights for survival.
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AnalysisM-commerce: Making the most of mobile
Most retailers are now working hard on their mobile offers, and there are plenty of lessons to be learned. Jessica Twentyman highlights pitfalls to avoid in order to provide a high-quality customer experience.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis: IT integration takes flight
After a decade in the airline industry, Paul Coby joined the department store a year ago. Rebecca Thomson finds out his plans for technology.
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OpinionWork experience in retail can lead to great things
Ian McGarrigle has been writing about and publishing for the retail sector for over 20 years. He was a member of the launch team for Retail Week.
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AnalysisHow can IT drive international expansion?
How can retailers expanding into new international territories ensure sales aren’t hampered by IT headaches? Alison Clements reports on how EPoS systems can be rolled out globally.
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AnalysisThe IT director’s changing role
As technology creeps into every aspect of modern retailing, the role of the IT team has grown. Alison Clements considers how IT management should be structured in order to get the best results.
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AnalysisIT’s quest for talent
From ecommerce to systems architecture, good-quality IT staff can be a nightmare to find. Alison Clements finds out how this is affecting retail and what can be done.
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AnalysisThe world’s most innovative technology
Innovation in retail is happening everywhere, from mobile in Africa to shopping walls in South Korea. Jessica Twentyman reports.
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OpinionTechnology is driving the competition
Rebecca Thomson is the senior features writer at Retail Week covering everything related to retail - with an emphasis on technology.
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OpinionTechnology and retail: Exciting times ahead
Vince Russell took over as Managing Director of The Cloud in 2011 following the acquisition of the business by BSkyB.
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OpinionRetailers remain shielded from India's cotton muddle
Chris Brook-Carter is Editor-in-chief of Retail Week. Chris has covered the FMCG and retail industries for 15 years, in particular covering the food, drinks and clothing sectors.