All articles by Suzanne Bearne – Page 2
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Amazon dominate the fashion world?
Amazon has thrived in categories from entertainment to electricals, but can it become a leader in fashion?
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NewsRetail industry hits out at 'disappointing' Budget
The retail industry has blasted the Government for failing to tackle the growing issue of crippling business rates in today’s Budget.
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Budget: Business rates could be reformed
Chancellor Philip Hammond has hinted that the Government will look to overhaul the business rates process, as he outlined several measures to help small businesses during today’s Budget.
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NewsAirbnb UK boss: Capitalise on your underused space
The UK boss of Airbnb has said retailers should follow the model of the online travel marketplace and open their underused space to build a stronger relationship with loyal customers.
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AnalysisHow retailers can cast on to knitting trends
Knitting is no longer a pastime for granny – young people are picking up their needles. We find purls of wisdom for retailers looking to take advantage.
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NewsEtsy acquires artificial intelligence start-up Blackbird Technologies
Etsy, the online marketplace for handmade goods, has acquired artificial intelligence start-up Blackbird Technologies for an undisclosed sum.
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AnalysisProfile: Who is Sports Direct’s new global ops boss Karen Byers?
Mike Ashley has made long-time Sports Direct staffer Karen Byers global operations boss as he steps into Dave Forsey’s vacated chief executive role.
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NewsIcelandic government considers launching lawsuit against Iceland
The Icelandic government is considering filing a lawsuit against Iceland the frozen food retailer over its name – 45 years after the grocer was founded.
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NewsWarm weather gives online sales a boost in August
Online sales have beaten last year’s, jumping 16% to £9.8m in August, with the warm spell of weather contributing to the strong uplift.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop grows full-year sales and profits
The Fragrance Shop has recorded a rise in its full-year profits and sales thanks to new fragrances from Hugo Boss, Marc Jacobs and Gucci.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Eight retail jobs you might never have thought existed
Whether it’s tasting mince pies all year long or untangling Christmas lights, we’ve uncovered some of the most unusual jobs in retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG July Retail Sales Monitor – sector by sector
Despite concerns Brexit might dent consumer spending, the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor shows like-for-like retail sales increased 1.1%.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things that retailers can learn from Pret
Founded by Julian Metcalfe and Sinclair Beecham as a sandwich shop in 1986, Pret is now on nearly every major British high street.
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NewsVery targets further growth with launch of own fashion brand
Shop Direct-owned Very has unveiled its own fashion brand, V by Very, as it looks to make further strides in the clothing market.
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NewsWaitrose launches full roll-out of 'scan as you shop' mobile app
Waitrose has rolled out its Quick Check ‘scan as you shop’ mobile app to all of its stores following a successful trial earlier this year.
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NewsRetail leaders back Remain campaign in last-minute letter
Ocado’s boss and Dixons Carphone’s chairman are among 1,280 business leaders to have signed a new letter backing the Remain campaign.
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AnalysisProfile: Who is Asda's incoming chief executive Sean Clarke?
It’s fair to say Asda shocked the retail market this morning when it named Sean Clarke as its next president and chief executive.
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NewsFootfall rebounds in May with slight lift, led by web shoppers
Retail footfall rebounded in May, although traffic was driven by the trend of consumers heading to shops to research purchases later made online.
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NewsBurberry chief operating officer John Smith to quit fashion house
Burberry executive set to depart the luxury retailer next summer after six years in order to pursue new interests as a chief executive.
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NewsVisa Europe speeds up shopping process via augmented reality
Visa Europe has collaborated with augmented reality app Blippar to enable consumers to instantly purchase products.