All articles by Laura Heywood – Page 10
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Opinion
Comment: Future-proofing in a multichannel world
What’s been the biggest breakthrough in multichannel retailing in the past five years?
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Analysis
Analysis: Recruiting and retaining multichannel experts
Multichannel experts are in high demand but short supply. Laura Heywood finds out where the skills shortages are and what retailers must do to attract the talent they need.
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Analysis
Analysis: Preparing your supply chain for multichannel growth
Smooth delivery options are front of mind for retailers because customer expectations are sky high. It is vital supply chains are as watertight as possible.
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News
Booker to launch new fascia to rival discounters
Wholesaler Booker is launching a new discount fascia in a bid to rival the likes of Aldi, Lidl and Poundworld.
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Analysis
Analysis: Retailer collaboration is the key to supply chain success
Horsegate might have been embarrassing for the retailers and suppliers involved but, as always, every cloud has a silver lining.
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Analysis
Argos’ transformation plan: At a glance update
Eight months into Argos’ five-year transformation plan to overhaul its business model for the digital era, Retail Week takes a look at how they’ve done so far.
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Opinion
Comment: Retailers must refocus in a changing property market
Pressures on the retail industry are forcing businesses to take a step back and re-evaluate their store portfolios.
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Analysis
The Romanian retail market: What do retailers need to know?
With Kingfisher’s decision to expand into Romania and Debenhams closing six stores in the country, Retail Week takes a look at the opportunities and challenges in the Romanian retail market.
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Analysis
Analysis: 11 things you didn't know about Joules
As it emerged a number of private equity firms are eyeing purchasing a stake in fashion retailer Joules, Retail Week takes a look at some of the quirks of the business.
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Analysis
Analysis: The pros and cons of subletting store space
With retailers keen to dispose of excess space, businesses have started to sublet sections of their shops to other traders.
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News
WHSmith: What the analysts say
WHSmith this morning reported a 5% uplift in pre-tax profit to £69m in the six months to February 28, despite a 5% slump in group like-for-like. Retail Week takes a look at the City reaction
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Analysis
Analysis: Jewellery group Signet's full year results
Jewellery group Signet, which owns H Samuel and Ernest Jones, last week unveiled a 29.1% profits plunge to $40m in its full year to February 2. Retail Week takes a closer look at the performance.