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NewsMarks & Spencer promotes new menswear director
Marks & Spencer has made Michael Kerr permanent director of menswear and kidswear, six months after he took on the role on an interim basis.
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NewsBlue Inc landlords brand CVA 'stay of execution'
Blue Inc’s landlords have rubbished the struggling menswear retailer’s attempts to stay afloat by undergoing the second CVA in a year.
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NewsToday in Retail: Storm clouds gather over Blue Inc
With John Lewis Partnership’s warning of the “increasingly uncertain market” ringing in retailers’ ears, today the industry was served another note of caution.
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NewsAmazon exec Kavan on the etailer's 'customer obsession'
Amazon executive Ajay Kavan believes more retailers need to “start with the customer and work backwards” when driving innovation.
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NewsBlue Inc seeks rescue deal through CVA
Fashion retailer Blue Inc is seeking to cut its rent and debts as part of a rescue deal.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Lego, Blue Inc and more
Retail news round-up: Lego reports boost in revenue, Blue Inc plans shop closures, and sales on UK high street decreases.
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NewsBoots to bring Walgreens engagement tech to the UK
Walgreens Boots Alliance co-chief operating officer Alex Gourlay has revealed Boots will bring Walgreens tech innovations such as an Uber-style telemedicine service to the UK in the next few years.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Lessons from the leadership debate
Trust, authenticity and hiring from outside the industry were some of the key themes to emerge at this year’s leadership debate at Retail Week Live.
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NewsThe FA boss: We want to be the John Lewis of football
The FA chief executive Martin Glenn said he takes inspiration from John Lewis as he seeks to turn around public perception of the embattled organisation.
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NewsTesco's John Allan: White men are 'endangered species'
Tesco chairman John Allan argues white men are now an “endangered species” as prospective non-exec directors as boards scramble to hire female and ethnic minority board members.
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NewsPret: Rate hikes rule out stores in London postcodes
Business rate rises have made operating stores in some areas of London untenable, said Pret a Manger chief financial officer Adam Jones.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Divido scoops Launch Pad prize
Divido has been crowned the winner of Retail Week Live’s Launch Pad Pitch Perfect competition following an audience vote.
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NewsMove of the week: Nicholas Marshall joins Dobbies
After only eight months in the role, John Cleland has stepped down as chief executive of Dobbies, replaced by former Wyevale boss Nicholas Marshall.
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NewsAI is 'force to be reckoned with' says Shop Direct
Retailers not yet paying attention to artificial intelligence (AI) should reconsider the technology’s power, according to the online retailer.
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NewsSnapchat is part of the retail journey, says UK boss
Snapchat is becoming an important part of the shopping experience with 72% of its users engaging with the social network while in store, said its UK boss.
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NewsNOTHS boss says catalogue shoppers are 'worth more'
Notonthehighstreet.com’s chief financial officer David Phillips says that “the old-fashioned way can be the most profitable” for pureplay retailers.
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NewsSpar focusing on 'reality' not virtual reality
Spar managing director Debbie Robinson says the convenience chain offers “reality” at a time when virtual reality is dominating conversation.
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NewsIkea and Majestic claim higher wages boost bottom line
Ikea and Majestic, which are both members of the Living Wage Foundation, claimed today that paying the higher voluntary rate is great for business.
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NewsRetail lagging behind in AI adoption says KPMG
Retail is lagging behind when it comes to advancements in automation and artificial intelligence, with productivity savings to be had from employing the tech, says KPMG Boxwood partner Matt Clark.
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NewsCentralising data critical to success, says Finery
Andrew Shakespeare, head of ecommerce at womens etailer Finery, extols the virtues of “effective use of data”.