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News
Asda boss Clarke: Shunning Black Friday one of best decisions we've made
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke said steering clear of Black Friday was one of the best decisions the grocer has made all year.
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French DIY retailer Leroy Merlin eyes Homebase takeover
French DIY group Leroy Merlin, which has stores across 12 countries, is mulling a bid for Homebase, it is understood.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on business rates, Tesco, Homebase and more
Retail news round-up on December 7, 2015: High street to see hike in rates bill, Findel investors fear business closure and plastic bags usage down at Tesco.
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News
Ann Summers to launch 'Rabbit' dating app as it bounces back to black
Ann Summers is launching a dating app next month as the retailer looks to capitalise on its high proportion of single customers.
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Houseology.com seeks £1m investment through crowdfunding
Luxury homeware etailer Houseology is working with crowdfunding platform Seedrs.com to allow members of the public to invest.
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Black Friday spend spreads as retailers run extended promotional periods
includeRetailers’ plans to avoid a pinch point on Black Friday paid off as MasterCard data showed strong sales ahead of the event.
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The Hut Group launches brand integrated app competition for students
Online retailer The Hut is running a Game of Code competition for students to build an app to be integrated into one of its brands.
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Decathlon rolls out RFID anti-theft technology to 400 stores
Decathlon has partnered with merchandise availability supplier Checkpoint Systems to extend RFID technology across its stores.
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Tesco showcases Christmas offer with largest in-store tasting campaign
Tesco has launched its biggest ever product tasting campaign to highlight its Christmas food offer at 600 of its stores.
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Alibaba appoints Germany and France heads as it ups European focus
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba has appointed bosses to run its operations in Germany and France as it continues to eye expansion in Europe.
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High street sales slump 4.3% in November after Black Friday 'damp squib'
High street sales slumped 4.3% in November after the ‘damp squib’ of Black Friday saw footfall tumble while trade shifted online.
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Infographic: John Lewis reports biggest-ever sales week over Black Friday
Department store John Lewis reported its biggest ever sales week last week as Black Friday promotions pushed revenues up 4.8%.
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Video
The Retail Week: Black Friday, grocery movements and Christmas shopping
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from content editor Nicola Harrison and news editor James Wilmore.
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Cartoon
Blower’s retail cartoon: Black Friday footfall falls as trade shifts online
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on how shoppers deserted the high street on Black Friday in favour of online shopping.
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Analysis
How to maximise the value of retailer apps
New research from Retail Week explores what consumers expect from apps and how retailers can leverage the channel.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on John Lewis and Asos
Retail news round-up on December 4, 2015: Black Friday spurs weekly sales at John Lewis and almost 17% Asos investors oppose pay policy.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: How to use in-store tech to drive loyalty
How should retailers use in-store tech to drive loyalty?
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JD Sports revises up full-year profit forecast after strong trading
JD Sports Fashion has said it expects full-year profits to beat forecasts after “relatively strong” trading since the summer.
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Opinion
Opinion: Add value and stand out from the mobile couponing crowd
Mobile couponing is becoming increasingly popular among consumers, but what can retailers do in order to make the most of it?
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Opinion
Opinion: How to move your mind out the way to achieve retail success
The golden quarter is in full swing and retailers must deliver results – how should retail staff use their minds to tackle the task at hand?