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OpinionComment: Greater innovation is helping mobile commerce to thrive
According to the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index, the proportion of online sales made through mobile devices doubled in the three months to the end of July.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Oak Furniture Land's Jason Bannister on the company's transformation
Oak Furniture Land plans to open a shop every month for the next three years. Laura Heywood asks managing director Jason Bannister how the retailer has made the crossover from digital to physical stores.
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AnalysisIn the news: Farfetch founder José Neves profiled
The founder of clothing site Farfetch has been capitalising on his love of fashion and technology for almost 20 years and has set his sights on further expansion in the US.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I crack the Chinese luxury ecommerce market?
How can I crack the Chinese luxury ecommerce market?
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OpinionComment: Royal Mail strike could cause Christmas delivery chaos
A planned strike by Royal Mail workers could leave retailers in a tight spot over Christmas as etail becomes increasingly vital.
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AnalysisAnalysis: McKinsey's guide to tackling the technological shift in retail
Technology is transforming retail as consumer habits change. McKinsey consultants Stefan Niemeier, Andrea Zocchi and Marco Catena tackle the shift in a new book.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Victoria Plumb - the low cost alternative to high street
Bathroom etailer Victoria Plumb’s new campaign is designed to promote low prices by reminding shoppers of its low overheads compared with store-based rivals.
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AnalysisWebsite review: Phones 4 U Vs EE
Jamie Turner, chief technology officer at Postcode Anywhere, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s Verdict: Dixons – could the 'dream scenario' come true?
Shareholders in Dixons have been haunted by the prospect of the UK recovery being frittered away by persistent losses in peripheral businesses.
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Analysis
International analysis: Has China become too hard for retailers to crack?
In the past year, many international retailers have either quit or are considering exiting the Chinese market.
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OpinionComment: Terry Duddy's legacy at Argos and Home Retail
Other than founder Richard Tompkins, perhaps nobody is more associated with Argos than Terry Duddy, chief executive of parent Home Retail, who has revealed he will step down by next July.
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OpinionComment: Old-fashioned customer service goes a long way in retail
The battle between online and multichannel retailers shows no sign of abating, despite the Government seemingly dismissing the call for an online sales tax.
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OpinionComment: Would Morrisons/Ocado merit a mention in Robert Peston Goes Shopping?
Robert Peston’s TV programme on shopping on Monday made enthralling viewing.
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OpinionBlog: The Co-operative uses Snapchat to target student shoppers
The Co-operative hasn’t always been known for its innovative use of new technologies, but it has been one of the first to use Snapchat as a marketing medium.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can mobile point-of-sale technology reduce basket abandonment in store?
How can mobile point-of-sale technology reduce basket abandonment in store?
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AnalysisRetail Week Ecommerce Summit: Best practice in etailing
The Retail Week Ecommerce Summit will explore the latest developments in etailing and feature businesses that are thriving. Rebecca Thomson outlines some of the highlights.
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OpinionComment: Putting customer service first? Some retailers are having a laugh
Having been to the US on holiday I was reminded of my father, who always said Americans smile from the teeth outwards.
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AnalysisRetailers’ own-brand tablets: What do retailers need to know?
Not content with simply selling tablets, retailers including Tesco, Next and Argos have developed own-brand devices. Retail Week takes a look at the market as Aldi enters the fray.
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AnalysisInfographic: Online grocery market share as The Co-op plots entry
As The Co-operative unveils plans to venture into the online grocery market, Retail Week takes a look at the hard fought category.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will The Co-op approach online grocery?
The Co-operative today unveiled plans for its long-awaited online grocery launch. Retail Week takes a look at what the move means for the mutual and the market.