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News
Halfords hands staff smartwatches to handle click-and-collect orders
Halfords’ store staff are trialling using smartwatches to help them pick items for customer’s click-and-collect orders.
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Primark, Alibaba and M&S win big at the World Retail Awards
The World Retail Awards took place last night and retailers from the British Isles led the way. Primark won alongside M&S and Missguided.
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Watch: Remembering revered retail designer Rodney Fitch
The memorial service for Rodney Fitch was held this week. Some of the attendees shared their memories of the designer and his impact on retail.
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Sainsbury's lands in China through tie-up with ecommerce giant Alibaba
Sainsbury’s has launched in China through a partnership with Alibaba’s Tmall website five years after first exploring an entry into the country.
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Cartoon
Blower’s retail cartoon: Primark lands on US soil in Boston
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Primark’s Boston store, the first of its planned US openings.
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Opinion
Comment: A reality check for retailers on the challenges of the 'new normal'
For any retailer seeking to understand the business model of the future, it is vital to understand how shopper attitudes and behaviours are changing.
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Opinion
Apple integrating App Store onto TV set-top box will revolutionise ecommerce
One thing is for sure, the App Store-enabled fourth-generation Apple TV ecosystem will have a profound effect on the customer journey.
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Opinion
Comment: Ikea offers brilliant lessons in the detail of retail
My favourite retailer is Ikea. It such a successful business and it offers so much for companies to learn about focusing on details.
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Opinion
Comment: Primark’s impressive Boston store draws the crowds
Primark’s American invasion is under way and the retailer’s in-store design and competitive pricing looks set to make its mark on Boston.
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Analysis
Analysis: Has furniture reached its online tipping point?
Furniture and home furnishing sales have been rooted in bricks-and-mortar stores, but things are changing as shoppers move online.
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Shop Direct call centres likely to close as call volumes decline
Two Shop Direct call centres will likely shut over the next 18 months as communication with consumers increasingly becomes digital.
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Infographic: John Lewis weekly sales helped by cooler weather
Sales at John Lewis department stores climbed 11% to £86.8m last week, a better performance after a tough time during August.
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Video
The Retail Week: The big themes from retail's 'Super Thursday' results day
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from executive editor George MacDonald and content editor Nicola Harrison.
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Watch: The retailers and tech disrupting sales of big-ticket items online
Retail Week’s latest report, in association with DHL, zeroes in on the new rules of engagement for the home and leisure sector.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Lidl store openings and Primark
Retail news round-up on September 11, 2015: Lidl eyes dozens of new stores in London and Primark opens first US branch in Boston.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: How can retailers deal with extreme weather?
How can retailers deal with extreme weather?
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Analysis
The key themes to emerge from the 'Super Thursday' results day
From Morrisons and Dixons to Next and John Lewis, a slew of retailers updated today. Here are the themes, from the living wage to productivity.
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News
Morrisons' c-stores new owner My Local unveils £1bn Nisa supply deal
The new convenience store group My Local, which acquired Morrisons c-stores yesterday, has revealed a £1bn supply deal with Nisa.
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Opinion
Nick Bubb's verdict: Getting excited about wage rates and debtor levels?
Following Next’s half-year results, many retail bosses would be energised by the subjects of retail wage rates and credit account trends.
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Analysis
Morrisons’ turnaround strategy: David Potts’ six-point plan
Morrisons first-half results revealed a devastating 35% slump in profits, but chief executive David Potts today outlined a turnaround plan.