All Dune articles
Dune is a London-based, specialist footwear and accessories retailer that is positioned in the upper-end of the mass-market footwear market and tries to project itself as a lifestyle brand. It was founded in 1992 as a concession stand in a fashion store on Oxford Street, London. The retailer operates 350 stores globally, as well as 175 concessions in retailers such as John Lewis, Selfridges and House of Fraser. It also provides shipping to more than 130 countries in more than 70 currencies via its website. It sells a full range of men’s and women’s shoes, as well as handbags.
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AnalysisWhere are retailers on their hyper-personalisation journeys?
All retailers are playing around with personalisation, but the rise of AI brings even more opportunities with the right strategy in place. We interview retailers including Osprey London, DFS and Dune to find out how they’re making progress
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NewsDune has swung to a loss in ‘challenging’ year
Footwear and accessories retailer Dune has swung to a loss for the full year despite a resilient sales performance amid a “challenging and unpredictable” market.
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NewsDune sale process slows despite ‘multiple offers’
Footwear and accessories retailer Dune’s sale process has reportedly been delayed, despite offers from fashion giants Next and Aurelius among others.
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AnalysisFrom source to sale: How retailers are making sense of sustainability
Climate change is accelerating and so are consumer’s environmental concerns. We explore how retailers are stepping up their eco-efforts with investments throughout the supply chain
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NewsDune partners with Reskinned in latest sustainability push
Footwear and accessories retailer Dune has announced a partnership with sustainable pre-loved repair and resale specialist Reskinned in its latest sustainability push.
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NewsDune hires KPMG to find new investors for ‘exciting growth opportunities’
Dune founder and chair Daniel Rubin is on the hunt for new investors for the footwear retailer and has appointed KPMG to run the process.
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NewsDune makes rescue bid for LK Bennett
Footwear chain Dune has launched a bid to rescue LK Bennett from administration.
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AnalysisData: The UK's top 30 multichannel retailers
In 2017, there aren’t many retailers that don’t operate an ecommerce site, but being a successful multichannel retailer is so much more than simply opening an online store.
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NewsToday in retail: Desert boots on the Somerset ground
Some good news for UK manufacturing today, as Clarks reveals that it will begin volume manufacturing shoes in Britain again.
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NewsDune boss John Egan steps down for non-executive role
Dune’s chief executive John Egan is standing down after nine years at the helm of the footwear specialist.
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NewsDune harnesses Instagram to drive online sales
Dune has boosted its online sales by deploying user-generated content on its product pages.
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NewsDune poaches Ralph Lauren exec for new ecommerce role
Dune has snapped up Ralph Lauren marketing boss Rob Silsbury to take the helm of its marketing and ecommerce division.
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DataTop 30 bricks-and-mortar retailers by sales density
Premium retailers Apple and Burberry top this year’s ranking, while Aldi is the best performing food retailer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five UK retailers thriving outside the EU
As the UK prepares for life outside the EU after Article 50 is triggered today, we take a look at some retailers thriving further afield.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The top 10 fastest-growing retailers in the UK in 2016
Our list of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK highlights businesses that are not only increasing the scale of their operations, but are also doing so profitably.
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NewsLeading retailers shortlisted for prestigious growth award
The shortlist for The AlixPartners Growth Retailer of the Year award at the Retail Week Awards with Oracle 2016 has been announced.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Store management software platform StorIQ
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week StorIQ is in the spotlight
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AnalysisStansted Airport signs up Oasis, Superdry and Hema to £80m refurb
Stansted Airport has signed up retailers including Oasis, Superdry and Hema to its £80m refurbishment of the international departure lounge.
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OpinionComment: The seven deadly sins of customer relationships
Point of sale plays a crucial role in enhancing customer relationships – yet many retailers are not optimising their checkout experience.
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AnalysisAt a glance: How Apple Pay works and the retailers that will accept it
Apple Pay will launch in the UK in July and will be in use at retailers including Boots and Lidl. Here is how it works and where it will be available.