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A Suit That Fits rebrands and aims to raise £500,000 funding
Online tailor A Suit That Fits has revealed its plans for a rebrand and is aiming to raise £500,000 to fund its expansion.
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Analysis
Analysis: Will other retailers follow Lush and relocate staff post-Brexit?
Lush is relocating some of its UK-based European staff to Germany following Brexit – is this a one-off or a first of many in retail?
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Webinar: Striking up an emotional connection with your consumer is crucial
Studies have shown that positive emotions towards a retail brand have a far greater influence on consumer loyalty than trust.
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Analysis
List: Which retailers have the best and worst m-commerce sites?
Burberry, Go Outdoors and Homebase have the best mobile websites while Multiyork and Prada are among the worst, according to a new report.
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Opinion
Opinion: Why the reliance on department stores as centre anchors is waning
It’s been a turbulent year for UK retail, with some of the country’s longest-standing department stores coming under intense pressure.
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LloydsPharmacy takes control of Sainsbury's 281 pharmacies
Sainsbury’s has handed over control of its 281 pharmacies to Celesio-owned LloydsPharmacy today following last year’s acquisition.
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Steinhoff profits jump but fears over Brexit impact on UK business
Steinhoff has recorded increased profits and sales but warned that the value of the pound could have “an adverse effect on future margin”.
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M&S under fire as campaigners lodge 90,000-strong petition over pay
Marks & Spencer will be presented with a petition challenging proposed pay changes led by MP Siobhain McDonagh at its London flagship today.
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McColl’s third-quarter like-for-likes fall as newsagent arm hurts sales
McColl’s has recorded a drop in its like-for-likes despite rising overall sales as it focuses on expanding its convenience offer.
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Opinion
Opinion: Corporate social responsibility as a marketing tool is outdated
Gap’s ‘Red’ campaign is 10 years old. However, it’s unclear who buys heavily-branded products to support the retailer’s work fighting AIDS.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Lush, Poundland and Marks & Spencer
Retail round-up: Lush moves staff from Britain to Germany after Brexit vote and Elliott Capital ups stake in discount retailer Poundland.
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Analysis
Analysis: How has Amazon Dash fared in the US and will it work in the UK?
Amazon has rolled out its Dash button devices to UK Prime customers today, but how much of an impact has the technology made Stateside?
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Twitter debate: A look at what the year ahead could hold for retail
Join Retail Week and Manhattan Associates for a Twitter debate as we contemplate what 2017 could hold for the world of retail.
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HMV head of digital James Coughlan steps down after three years
HMV head of digital James Coughlan has stepped down from his role at the music and DVD retailer to pursue a “new challenge”.
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Store gallery: A walk through Ikea's first shopping centre store
Ikea is trialling a range of order and collection points stores across the UK, and opened its fourth inside Westfield Stratford City today.
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Ex-Tesco finance boss McIlwee cleared by watchdog over accounting scandal
The accountancy watchdog has dropped its investigation into Tesco’s former finance boss Laurie McIlwee, two years after its accounting scandal.
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River Island partners up with Snapchat to target millennials
River Island has paired up with Snapchat to develop bespoke filters for customers to use in its stores, in order to boost engagement.
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Video
Watch: How Ikea has shrunk to fit in at Westfield Stratford City
Ikea has opened its first store in a UK shopping centre. How has the Swedish furniture retailer adapted to fit its new surroundings?
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Opinion
Opinion: How retailers can prepare for the Christmas peak online
As the golden quarter fast approaches, how can retailers ensure their offer is meeting customers’ changing shopping habits?