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OpinionMove of the Week: Dixons Carphone’s new faces have digital know-how in their DNA
Alex Baldock has cast the recruitment net beyond the retail sector as he continues his digital transformation of Dixons Carphone.
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AnalysisFive ways to win at Christmas
Christmas brings an abundance of opportunities to inspire, entice and charm consumers, but how can retailers stand out from the crowd?
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VideoWill John Lewis’ focus on in-store experience pay off?
After the opening of John Lewis’ revamped department store in Southampton, where services and experience are centre stage, Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald and stores editor John Ryan discuss whether it lives up to its ‘playground’ billing and how effectively the new approach has been executed.
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AnalysisCracker or turkey? The verdict on retail’s Christmas ads
From Edgar the Excitable Dragon to Kevin the Carrot’s musical extravaganza, two advertising agency bosses give their verdicts on who has won retail’s Christmas ad battle.
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VideoWatch: M&S unveils second Christmas advert
M&S has launched its second Christmas advert following “great customer and colleague response” to its first ‘Go Jumpers’ advert.
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OpinionOpinion: Does Gormley’s departure leave Naked Wines exposed?
Alongside Naked Wines’ first set of results since investors approved the sale of Majestic Wine in September came the shock revelation that its founder and chief executive Rowan Gormley would be departing the business after Christmas.
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NewsCurrys PC World unveils customer testing initiative
Currys PC World has launched an initiative to test the best tech on the market with the help of its customers.
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NewsThe Hut Group secures loan to invest in digital strategy
The Hut Group has secured millions of pounds worth of credit to invest in its online platform and build out its position as a digital leader in the beauty and wellness sector.
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NewsHarvey Nichols co-chief operating officer departs after 35 years
Harvey Nichols co-chief operating officer Daniela Rinaldi is stepping down from her role after 35 years at the business.
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NewsOffice boss departs as COO steps up
Office chief executive Lorenzo Moretti has stepped down with immediate effect and will be succeeded by the shoe retailer’s chief operating officer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Where does its Nike split leave Amazon?
With the news that Nike has decided to stop selling its products on Amazon, Retail Week looks at what repercussions that decision will have – for both businesses and the wider sector.
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NewsAlibaba kicks off £10bn share sale with Hong Kong listing
Alibaba has kick-started the sale of 500 million shares as part of the Chinese retail group’s plan to raise HK$100bn (£10bn) through a Hong Kong listing.
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NewsArcadia to name former De Vere boss as new chair
Arcadia is poised to name the former boss of the De Vere hotel group as its new chair as tycoon Sir Philip Green steps up efforts to transform its fortunes.
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NewsNaked Wines boss Gormley to step down as losses widen
Naked Wines founder and boss Rowan Gormley is to step down following the Christmas trading period and the sale of its Majestic business.
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Retail VoiceCustomers are a disruptive force in retail, so disrupt back
Buying behaviour has changed. Oli Freestone, head of institute at Capita, discusses some of the big shifts and what they mean for retailers looking to win market share.
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OpinionOpinion: Embrace innovation to unlock your people's potential
With all the doom and gloom in the retail sector, I thought it would be uplifting to write about something positive – innovation and purpose.
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NewsFormer M&S clothing boss McDonald joins Costa Coffee
Costa Coffee has appointed former Halfords and Marks & Spencer clothing executive Jill McDonald as its new chief executive.
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NewsMissguided teams up with holiday comparison site
Missguided has joined forces with online holiday comparison site Icelolly.com to offer customers the chance to compare holidays alongside shopping for fashion items.
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GalleryIn pictures: Timberland makes ‘commitment to greener future’ with new store concept
Timberland has opened its first “purpose-led” flagship store in Europe on London’s Carnaby Street.
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NewsMulberry opens immersive store at Victoria Leeds
Mulberry is opening a new immersive store in the Victoria shopping centre in Leeds.