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OpinionOpinion: The UK is a home for fashion originality
This week we at the British Fashion Council (BFC) celebrated the international fashion industry at the iconic Royal Albert Hall for The Fashion Awards.
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OpinionOpinion: How will the future play out for House of Fraser?
Three years is a long time in retail. Rewind to late 2013 and House of Fraser was looking to be refloated on the London Stock Exchange after a seven-year absence.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Fashion retailers' year
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on what fashion retailers have been up to this year, from athleisure to the impact of the weather
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GalleryStore of the week: MAC, Westfield Stratford City
The make-up chain’s incarnation in the East London shopping centre adds a level of impactful drama to its glossy retail space.
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NewsJaeger sees senior management exit amid shake-up
Jaeger’s trading director, product director and chief information officer are exiting the business following a senior management reshuffle.
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NewsJoules sales jump as international expansion continues
Joules sales have continued to rise, jumping an estimated 16.2% in a pre-close update for its first half.
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VideoWatch: Oak Furniture Land boss on a fast-paced future
Oak Furniture Land boss Jason Bannister transformed the company from an Ebay seller to a retail park stalwart. His plans, however, don’t stop there.
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AnalysisResearch gets inside mind of the UK shopper
A perception of value and knowledge of previous promotions is enticing consumers back to retailers as they shop around for Christmas bargains, new research has found.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Lego, Asda and more
Retail news round-up: Lego appoints first British boss, Asda sign a deal with Scottish crisp maker, Quiz expands in UK and Ireland
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NewsJohn Lewis sales boosted by final Black Friday deals
John Lewis posted an increase in revenues last week as its final Black Friday deals on Sunday and Monday drove sales.
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NewsToday in retail: Amazon goes no tills all thrills
Amazon is synonymous in the retail industry with eye-catching innovations, but its latest foray into bricks-and-mortar has set a new precedent.
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OpinionOpinion: The perception of gift cards is changing
Gone are the days when gift cards were perceived as an after-thought or last-minute Christmas present option.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Amazon Go the future of shopping?
Amazon’s new checkout-free convenience store has created an experience that is currently unmatched in store-based retail.
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OpinionHouse of Fraser pricing case shows retailers must be wary
House of Fraser was fined £40,000 last month for misleading 2015 Christmas deals, following an investigation led by Torfaen County Borough Council.
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NewsHouse of Fraser shelves plans for new distribution hub
House of Fraser has abolished plans for a major new distribution centre after a review of its operations, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who won the battle of the Christmas ads?
The battle for the best Christmas ad is well and truly under way. Two advertising supremos sift the turkeys from the crackers.
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OpinionOpinion: eBay's emotion store gives glimpse into future
Imagine a world where a smile or a frown dictates what food is presented to you, or one where your mood determines which clothes you buy.
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NewsSports Direct corporate broker allegedly quit over share concerns
Sports Direct’s founder Mike Ashley is being sued by a former Merrill Lynch banker, who claims the bank quit as corporate broker over share deal concerns.
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NewsAmazon unveils automatic payment-enabled grocery store
Amazon has launched a bricks-and-mortar grocery store that links purchases to shoppers’ mobiles, allowing them to pay for items without queuing at tills.
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NewsHow Peter Ruis pieced together Jigsaw
Looking back on 2016 is a peculiar experience, no matter who you are or where your political allegiances lie.