All Multichannel articles – Page 31
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NewsHouse of Fraser reports full-year profits rise
House of Fraser more than doubled its pre-tax profits last year to £3.4m from £1.3m.
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AnalysisBHS one year on: Repercussions of the retailer’s demise
The collapse of BHS had a far-reaching impact across retail and has influenced attitudes on everything from corporate governance to the future of department stores.
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NewsUS rising star Sugarfina launches in the UK
Sugarfina, the upscale US confectioner, has touched down in the UK.
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NewsZalando pilots geolocation delivery service
Zalando is trialling a fulfilment service that uses geolocation to deliver online orders to shoppers via cycle couriers wherever they are, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsSainsbury’s ramps up plans for Argos and Habitat
Sainsbury’s is ramping up its efforts to integrate the Argos and Habitat businesses after lifting the lid on its latest plans to build the businesses.
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AnalysisAgenda: Debenhams, Primark, Burberry and Zalando
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with financial updates from Primark, Debenhams, Burberry and Zalando all on the agenda.
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NewsJohn Lewis reveals exclusive case study on logistics evolution
John Lewis’ head of operations has been announced as keynote speaker at Retail Week’s Supply Chain conference on May 10, free for retailers to attend.
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NewsRetail’s transformation has barely begun, leaders say
The transformation of retail to adapt to changing conditions has only just started, industry leaders believe.
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AnalysisInternet of Things: supply chain’s great leap forward
The Internet of Things is dramatically reshaping how retail supply chains operate now and in the future. In the second part of our supply-chain series, Lindsay Clark explores the benefits it is unlocking for retailers.
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AnalysisFive lessons retailers can learn from Paddy Power
As the biggest race in the horse racing calendar, the Grand National, approaches this weekend, bookmakers are kicking their marketing efforts into overdrive.
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NewsHammerson to extend app pilot after Brent Cross launch
Shopping centre landlord Hammerson has extended the trial of a smartphone app designed to “blur the lines” between bricks and clicks.
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Retail VoiceFive reasons retailers top hackers’ hit-lists
72% of retail executives have witnessed a rise in the increase in hacking attempts – don’t be one of them, says Cisco.
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OpinionWRC blog: From retail's first kiss to robotic solutions
Customer experience, artificial intelligence and reinventing the mall were all on the first day’s agenda at the World Retail Congress.
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OpinionOpinion: Asos shows the way towards retail reinvention
John Lewis managing director Paula Nickolds shared her first thoughts on leading the business last week and was frank about the testing times she faces.
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InterviewInterview: Macy’s legend Lundgren on US department store turmoil
As he hands over the reins as chief executive, Macy’s Terry Lundgren discusses his career and why he’s confident department stores will thrive.
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AnalysisAgenda: Asos and Mothercare update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with financial updates from Asos and Mothercare both on the agenda.
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AnalysisEtail sales tracker: Smartphone sales growth slows
The rate of growth through smartphone devices has roughly halved year-on-year.
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OpinionOpinion: Making omnichannel pay – the next challenge
Many retailers have started to question fundamentally the way they organise their business for omnichannel.
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NewsMatchesfashion.com sales and profits soar
Matchesfashion.com has reported soaring sales and profits as it hailed rapid growth in its customer base.