All Retail Week UAT articles in September 16 2016 – Page 3
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GalleryMarks & Spencer pilots in-store click-and-collect lockers
Marks & Spencer is testing in-store lockers in an effort to further tap into the trend for click-and-collect and lure customers into its shops.
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NewsAustralian chain Typo pencils in UK debut at Westfield Stratford
Australian stationery and homewares specialist Typo is on the brink of making its UK debut, Retail Week can exclusively reveal.
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AnalysisStore gallery: Fenwick creates new from old in Colchester
John Ryan visits the relaunched Williams & Griffin deparment store, now under the Fenwick name, having owned it since 2008.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda and Schuh
Retail news round-up: Asda tops paid search advertising and Schuh reveals strong sales growth
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NewsBRC brands meeting with Brexit minister David Davis "constructive"
The British Retail Consortium described a meeting with the Brexit minister as “constructive” as it looks to argue retail’s case in negotiations.
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NewsMPs launch probe into executive pay and corporate governance
The MP-led committee that probed BHS’s collapse today launched a fresh inquiry into executive pay and corporate governance at FTSE companies.
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NewsH&M sales rise but hot weather causes drag on performance
Fashion giant H&M reported a rise in group sales last month, but blamed “exceptionally hot weather” for hampering its European performance.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers find an overseas franchise partner?
How can retailers find an overseas franchise partner?
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NewsRetail Diary: Retail Week's 48-hour event and awards marathon
Retail Week came to life at its bustling Buzz Conference, the Tech & Ecomm Awards and its 24-hour Hackathon – also known as the snackathon.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What do John Lewis and Next's woes tell us about the fashion sector?
Two fashion behemoths on the British High Street yesterday released their first-half results, with both revealing substantial profit declines.
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NewsRetail Week Buzz: House of Fraser’s IT boss on investment
House of Fraser’s chief information officer Julian Burnett said it has embarked on a “multi-wave investment programme” to drive growth.
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NewsRetail Week Buzz: N Brown mulls tech start-up acquisitions
N Brown considers acquiring start-up tech firms as it strives to bring innovation into its business, says chief technology officer Tim Price.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What we learned from the John Lewis half-year results
The John Lewis Partnership reported a fall in profits in its half-year results despite a rise in sales, and warned staff numbers would shrink in the coming years.
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NewsRetail Week Buzz: Uberated triumphs at 24 hour Hackathon
After 24 hours of frantic activity, Uberated have been crowned the winner of the Retail Week Hackathon in association with Yext.
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NewsFashion retailers face struggle to bridge digital skills gap
Fashion retailers face an urgent struggle to hire digital experts as the industry moves at a “breakneck” speed, a new report has warned.
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NewsRetail Week Buzz: Mention Me wins Showcase Start-Up competition
Referral marketing firm Mention Me has won the Showcase competition for the most exciting tech start-up at Retail Week’s Buzz conference.
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NewsRetail Week Buzz: 'It is absolutely essential to harness the power of data'
Green Man Gaming boss Paul Sulyok said it is essential to gather data around customers in order to have a personal dialogue with them.
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OpinionOpinion: Potts and his Morrisons team are keeping Sir Ken happy
When ex-Morrisons chairman Sir Ken lambasted former boss Dalton Philips for the state of the business in 2014, it rightly grabbed headlines.
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NewsFat Face boss warns prices will rise and sourcing will move post-Brexit
Fat Face boss Anthony Thompson said clothing prices will rise to offset post-Brexit currency fluctuation and sourcing models will change.
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NewsGrocery sales lift offsets struggling fashion sector – ONS
Rising grocery sales offset a slowdown in fashion spending by shoppers last month, according to latest government figures.