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NewsAmazon sales soar as it exploits fledgling Indian market
Amazon sales have soared over its first quarter, as the ecommerce giant continues to capitalise on India’s burgeoning online shopping market.
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NewsDFS unveils new chairman following Baker’s exit
DFS has revealed its new chairman as Ian Durant, current chairman of Greggs and former Home Retail Group non-executive director.
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NewsM&S in u-turn as it looks to launch online food shopping
M&S is to launch online grocery shopping, and will begin to trial the service this autumn.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How to improve internal communication
How can retailers improve internal communication?
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AnalysisAre retailers falling short on customer strategies?
Economic uncertainty plus the evolution of the connected consumer is allowing nimble retailers to cash in while some legacy brands being left out in the cold.
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VideoWatch: B&Q launches first ever pop-up garden
B&Q has launched its first pop-up garden event in Soho Square, London, as it reappraises its brand image and attract a new, younger market.
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AnalysisAgenda: Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Next and grocery share
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Next and the latest grocery market share data all on the agenda.
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AnalysisInfographic: Sergio Bucher on customers, and more
The week in words and numbers, April 28, 2017: Debenhams boss Sergio Bucher on not targeting customers; Waterstones’ James Daunt on reading the general election
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VideoThe Retail Week: Shop Direct, Oddy joins The Range and BHS
The team discuss the week’s biggest stories, including Shop Direct’s possible sale, Nigel Oddy’s move to The Range and how BHS’s demise has impacted retail one year on.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: M&S, UK retail and more
Retail news round-up: M&S set to launch online food delivery service and UK retail sales surge in April
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NewsConsumer confidence 'stable' despite economic concerns
Consumer confidence remained “surprisingly stable” in April despite concerns over the UK economy as it presses ahead with plans to exit the EU.
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NewsToday in retail: Are Bunnings sales really sizzling?
Bunnings may have stormed into the UK and laid down the gauntlet to B&Q, but are its sales sizzling as much as its sausages?
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NewsN Brown boss Spindler: 'We're done with transition'
N Brown boss Angela Spindler said today that the retailer is “done” with its transformation plan and is now ready for growth.
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NewsRetail proves resilient as rate of administrations fall
The number of retailers that slipped into administration declined during the first quarter of the year, despite turbulent trading conditions.
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NewsAmazon bolsters Echo with AI-enabled styling tech
Amazon has unveiled Echo Look, which enables users to take voice-activated selfies and get machine learning-driven fashion advice.
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NewsMove of the week: Nigel Oddy finds home at The Range
Nigel Oddy’s appointment as chief executive of The Range has surprised some commentators – and understandably so.
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GalleryJohn Lewis debuts in-store experiential summer campaign
A new in-store marketing campaign at Middle-England’s favourite retailer aims to make John Lewis stores a year round eye-opener, not just at Christmas.
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NewsWickes owner Travis Perkins hails 'strong' retail sales
Wickes owner Travis Perkins has posted an increase in first quarter sales within its retail arm as growth in store numbers drove performance.
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NewsN Brown profits slip amid infrastructure investment
N Brown has suffered a fall in full-year profits amid increased investment in its infrastructure and one-off charges relating to financial services customer redress.
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NewsRetail job numbers hit 12 months of consecutive decline
The number of full-time retail jobs posted a year of continuous decline last quarter as rising store numbers failed to offset sliding employment in the sector.