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InterviewQ&A: Shop Direct chief executive Mark Newton-Jones
During his eight years at Shop Direct, chief executive Mark Newton-Jones has transformed a struggling catalogue retailer into an online giant. As the retail boss reveals his plans to leave Shop Direct, Gemma Goldfingle finds out why it’s time to depart and what the future holds in store.
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Opinion
Lakeland launches mobile site
Creative kitchenware retailer Lakeland has launched a mobile-optimised version of its website to capitalise on the rise in m-commerce over the last year.
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OpinionForget trivia, focus on what matters
John Richards is a retail consultant for corporate finance advisor McQueen. Prior to that, he was a leading leading retail equity analyst, working for Deutsche Bank amongst others.
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OpinionCustomers want convenience
Martin Newman has extensive e-commerce experience, having been involved in multichannel retailing for over 25 years. He is the founder and chief executive of Practicology.
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OpinionOcado blow as FD departs
News editor Nicola is has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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Opinion
'Shop while you strike' made for 2011’s most popular shopping day
At BT Fresca, we’ve just had a peek at the stats from this year’s online Christmas sales.
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Opinion
Why Tesco is spending millions on its architecture
Tesco chief information officer Mike McNamara announced at last week’s National Retail Federation in New York that Tesco is spending around $100m on its store architecture.
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OpinionThe mobile multiplier
Joanna Perry has been a journalist for more than a decade, specialising in technology, ecommerce and the retail sector.
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AnalysisNRF: Why technology matters to retail
2012 will be a key year for retailers, with spending constrained and structural changes hitting hard. Retailers at this year’s NRF conference showed they’re tackling the hurdles head on, finds Rebecca Thomson.
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AnalysisRight technology, right time
Technology is no longer a back-office service – it’s driving sales and changing how people shop. Rebecca Thomson discovers what’s next for retailers at the NRF conference in New York.
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OpinionRetail rent regime still outdated
Simon Burke is an experienced senior retailer. He is currently chairman of HobbyCraft and Eagle Eye Solutions.
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OpinionThe future of bricks and mortar stores
Robert Gregory is the co-Global Research Director at Planet Retail. He has over a decade’s experience in analysing research trends with a particular focus on Asia.
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AnalysisHow to win spend and inspire people
Customers might think they don’t want to spend, but they may just need some gentle persuasion. Rebecca Thomson finds out how to get people shopping when they think they don’t want to.
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Analysis‘We are not going to be an also-ran’ says Tesco chief
After Tesco’s worst Christmas for two decades, chief executive Philip Clarke reveals how he plans to get the grocer back on track. Alex Lawson reports.
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OpinionBT backs Retail Week Technology Awards
I’m proud to announce that, for the third year running, BT is the headline sponsor of the prestigious Retail Week Technology Awards.
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AnalysisEtail has left the future of hypermarkets in doubt
The 1960s were a momentous decade for retail.
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AnalysisGuy Lister
New Look’s newly promoted customer and multichannel managing director will help the fashion retailer provide a seamless ecommerce experience.
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OpinionRetailers hold firm as Tesco tailspins
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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OpinionBoden launches iPad app
Home shopping retailer Boden has this month launched an iPad app to bring together the company’s traditional catalogue and website.
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AnalysisThe secrets of a successful store
In this exclusive extract from former Ikea chief executive Anders Dahlvig’s book, he assesses what makes a great shop.