All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 33
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NewsRetailers will adopt airline-style flexible pricing, predicts Kingfisher boss Cheshire
Retailers could soon be using ‘dynamic pricing’ based on demand and time of day in the same way that airlines and hotels do, according to Kingfisher’s Ian Cheshire.
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InterviewQ&A: DFS boss Ian Filby on sofa giant's record sales and profits
DFS notched up EBITDA ahead 4.9% to £86m in the year to July 27, when sales advanced 7.4% to £670.8m. Retail Week speaks to chief executive Ian Filby.
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NewsFrench Sunday trading rules threaten stores' future, Kingfisher warns
Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire has warned that the DIY giant could be forced to close stores in France if the Government there refuses to amend “incoherent” Sunday trading laws.
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GalleryIn pictures: Kingfisher unveils innovations at first product show in Lille
Kingfisher held its first product show this week in Lille, unveiling innovations including a smoke alarm that texts you when it detects smoke and a shed that can be assembled in 60 minutes.
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GalleryIn pictures: John Lewis opens homewares pop-up shop in Islington
Department store group John Lewis is opening a 4,000 sq ft pop up shop in London’s Islington today to promote its House homewares and furniture range.
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NewsHMV kick-starts digital strategy with launch of innovative app
HMV is kick-starting its critical digital strategy this week with the launch of an MP3 download store and innovative app.
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NewsThe Works launches loyalty scheme in 'value sector first'
Discount bookseller and stationer The Works has launched a loyalty scheme, which it has called a first for the value sector.
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AnalysisAmazon UK's 15th birthday: Milestones since its 1998 launch
Amazon launched in the UK 15 years ago. Retail Week takes a look at the key milestones since its launch in 1998.
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NewsRetailers to face extra £242m in rates next year as RPI hits 3.2%
Retailers will face an extra £242m in business rates next year as the ONS revealed September’s RPI rate of inflation hit 3.2%.
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AnalysisAmazon UK's 15th birthday: Best sellers of all time
Amazon UK celebrates its 15th birthday today. Retail Week takes a look at some of the biggest selling products at the UK’s largest etailer.
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NewsHMV lands Sir Paul McCartney signing at newly relaunched Oxford Street flagship
Pop icon Sir Paul McCartney is to sign copies of his latest album ‘New’ at HMV’s recently reopened Oxford Street flagship this Friday.
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NewsSainsbury's to open first 'dark store' in east London to serve online shoppers
Sainsbury’s is to open its first dark store, in east London, to meet demand for its growing online grocery arm.
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NewsMatalan issues profit warning as warm weather hits sales
Value retailer Matalan has issued a profit warning after the warm summer resulted in poor sales of its autumn collection.
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InterviewQ&A with Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire: 'This is not a business in crisis. The aim is growth.'
B&Q this morning revealed a dramatic overhaul of its senior management team, resulting in Kevin O’Byrne taking the helm, boss Martyn Phillips leaving and three new board appointments. Retail Week talks to Kingfisher group chief executive Ian Cheshire about the changes.
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NewsB&Q boss leaves as Kevin O'Byrne takes helm amid management overhaul
B&Q has dramatically overhauled its senior management team, resulting in chief executive Martyn Phillips leaving the business after 19 years.
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OpinionBlog: J Crew's UK property strategy reflects the brand's sense of fun and ingenuity
Not many people would have expected a relatively quiet street in London’s Bloomsbury to play host to one of the most eagerly anticipated UK fashion launches in recent years.
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NewsJohn Lewis fills 'gap in armoury' with launch of its first loyalty scheme
John Lewis is to launch its first loyalty scheme as it aims to build knowledge of its customers and fill a “gap in its armoury”, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJack Wills appoints Wendy Becker as its chief executive
Fashion retailer Jack Wills has appointed its chief operating officer Wendy Becker as its chief executive.
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NewsWalmart dissolves India JV as it opts to go it alone
Walmart is dissolving its relationship with its JV partner in India as it opts to go it alone in the country.
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NewsN Brown profits up in first half as it unveils store expansion plans
Plus-size fashion retailer N Brown’s profits increased in the first half as it unveiled plans to expand its fledgling store estate.