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NewsApple and Facebook join race to create AR glasses
Apple and Facebook have joined the race to develop augmented reality (AR) glasses that could eventually usurp smartphones.
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GalleryIn pictures: Rating grocers’ alcohol offers
Although much of what is on offer in the supermarkets’ alcohol departments is similar, the manner in which the category is displayed and sold varies widely. John Ryan reports from north-west London.
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NewsJones Bootmaker to reveal new boss ‘in coming days’
Jones Bootmaker’s new owner Endless has revealed it will name the retailer’s new chief executive “in the coming days.”
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NewsGame in talks with WHSmith to expand concession tie-up
Game is in negotiations with bookseller and stationer specialist WHSmith to expand a new concession partnership.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Endless save Jones Bootmaker
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on the rescue of the esteemed Jones Bootmaker from an undignified closure by turnaround firm Endless.
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NewsSports Direct workers have not received back pay
An employment agency working on behalf of Sports Direct has not honoured a deal to pay back money owed to staff, it has been claimed.
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NewsGame’s profits slump after tough trading period
Computer games specialist Game has posted a slump in interim earnings after a difficult trading period.
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NewsMoss Bros: International expansion ‘high’ on agenda
Moss Bros is eyeing moves into more overseas territories after bosses admitted international expansion was “relatively high” on their agenda.
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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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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct and Mulberry
Retail news round-up: Sports Direct agency refuse to honour back pay deal and Mulberry to launch new business in Asia.
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NewsTopshop boss Homer leaves to head White Company
Topshop managing director Mary Homer is to leave the flagship Arcadia brand to run homewares and fashion specialist The White Company.
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NewsToday in retail: Tesco aims to 'move on' with Booker
It was an uncomfortable day in the limelight for Tesco, which was hit with a double-whammy of headlines.
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NewsTesco boss Lewis 'completely committed' to Booker deal
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has insisted the grocer remains “completely committed” to the Booker acquisition despite shareholder opposition.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership sales slump despite Mother’s Day
John Lewis Partnership sales dropped as Mother’s Day purchases failed to offset the slump in grocery purchases triggered by a later Easter.
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OpinionOpinion: Administration should only be a last resort
Retail’s recent insolvency activity, both real and threatened, reignites arguments surrounding the legitimacy of the procedure as a means of cutting loose loss-making stores.
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DataData: How Card Factory has outgunned Clintons
Card Factory’s full-year results may be slightly underwhelming compared with its high standards of recent years, but it is still comfortably outperforming principal rival Clintons.
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NewsCard Factory eyes openings in retail parks and Ireland
Card Factory has identified big growth opportunity in retail parks and in the Republic of Ireland.
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OpinionTesco’s Booker deal deserves benefit of the doubt
A shareholder revolt against Tesco’s proposed merger with Booker has called into question the merits of the deal.
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OpinionOpinion: The five disruptors of m-commerce for retailers
Disruption is a buzzword in the retail sector and beyond, but often not much extra thought is given to the ‘how’, ‘why’ or ‘what’ it will affect.
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Retail VoiceAre marketers making expensive mistakes?
Focusing solely on digital experience and customer acquisition when targeting luxury shoppers could be leading marketers to make expensive mistakes, says Rakuten Marketing.