All Multichannel articles – Page 164
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NewsMadonna's Material Girl range to launch in Freemans and Grattan
Madonna’s clothing line Material Girl will be available in the UK from September as Freemans owner Otto buys the European rights to the brand.
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NewsGovernment puts pressure on Lloyds to repay Farepak customers
The Government is putting more pressure on Lloyds Banking Group to repay Farepak customers who lost Christmas savings when it collapsed in 2006.
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AnalysisTransatlantic tie-up creates healthy future for Alliance Boots
Stefano Pessina of Alliance Boots and Gregory Wasson of Walgreens tell Tiffany Holland about their plans to create a strong global partnership.
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AnalysisThe changing world of electricals retailing
Electricals retailing has become an increasing challenge over the past 20 years. Rebecca Thomson looks at how it has changed.
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AnalysisProfile: Alex Baldock, chief executive, Shop Direct
The former banker who has always had his eye on retail can’t wait to get stuck into his new role as boss of Shop Direct.
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NewsVideo: George at Asda debuts augmented reality T-shirts
George at Asda is stocking the UK’s first augmented reality T-shirts.
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NewsMFI’s Favell drafted in at Bathstore
Former MFI chief executive Gary Favell has been hired as the new boss of Bathstore after the big-ticket retailer was bought by investment firm Endless last month.
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OpinionShapland shapes up for Carpetright challenge
After only six weeks in the job, no one was expecting a miracle from new Carpetright chief executive Darren Shapland in this week’s annual results – in fact the market was braced for bad news following a succession of profit warnings.
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NewsOcado takes on specialists with dedicated websites
Pets, DIY and health and beauty to become new battlegrounds.
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NewsHomebase: Evolution of the shed format
Poor weather hit sales but the retailer continues to focus on store formats and big-ticket items.
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AnalysisKesa rebrands following lacklustre financial results
Kesa Electricals has revealed a business restructure and a new focus on multichannel retailing across its European network.
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AnalysisSites: New Look Vs H&M
Dan Parker, Chief executive of Sponge, shares his view of good and bad websites.
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AnalysisNew directions in retail technology
Ahead of the Cable & Wireless Worldwide Retail Week Technology Summit in September, Anna Richardson Taylor talks to some key speakers about their technology priorities.
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OpinionDixons in good position for growth
Dixons’ full-year profits were down year on year but nevertheless came in at the top of expectations – which means the electricals retailer looks to be in a good position for growth.
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GalleryIn pictures: Co-op hosts Amazon collection lockers in store
The Co-operative has launched a tie-up with Amazon to host its collection lockers in store.
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NewsVideo: Halfords launches Tour de France campaign
Halfords has launched an innovative new marketing campaign as part of its sponsorship of the Tour de France showing the race through an amateur cyclist’s eyes.
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NewsClas Ohlson opens UK transactional website
Swedish homewares retailer Clas Ohlson has launched a transactional website in the UK.
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NewsJohn Lewis to offer click and collect through other retailers
Department store chain John Lewis may extend its click and collect offering to enable customers to collect orders from other retailers.
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NewsMultichannel retailers only need 60 to 70 stores, says John Lewis boss
Retailers with an online presence will require only 60 to 70 shops in order to gain national coverage by 2020, John Lewis boss Andy Street said today.
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OpinionApps are the way forward for retail
It can be daunting for small businesses to enter the mobile market.