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OpinionRetail surgery: How online retail is impacted by European legislation
How has the growth of ecommerce affected cross-border retailing in Europe?
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AnalysisInfographic: Primark's ambitious expansion plans plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, February 26, 2016: Andy Clarke on Asda’s fourth-quarter results, Steinhoff’s bid for Argos, plus more.
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OpinionHow can retailers turn social media engagement into revenue?
This is the central question addressed by a new interactive guide from Retail Week that details how retailers can make social commerce pay.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Brexit, Sainsbury's, Argos, and Sunday Trading discussed
George MacDonald and Luke Tugby explore the top stories from across the industry over the past seven days as the chase for Argos continues.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda and consumer confidence
Retail news round-up on February 26, 2016: Asda announces return of permanent collection points for food banks and consumer sentiment falls to zero in February.
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OpinionOpinion: What is ‘intrapreneurship’ and why is it important for retailers?
As retailers from John Lewis to Shop Direct invest in retail labs the importance of internal innovation is more important than ever.
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OpinionOpinion: Beware, there’s a predator in the retail jungle – it’s Amazon
As the online retail giant continues its march into new categories and widens its delivery offer, how will the rest of the industry compete?
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NewsAustralian electricals retailer Dick Smith to shutter all 363 stores
Electricals retailer Dick Smith will close all of its 363 stores in Australia and New Zealand after receivers failed to find a buyer.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Søstrene Grene, the Danish retailer poised for a UK debut
Søstrene Grene will open its first UK store at Intu Victoria Centre in Nottingham this month. Retail Week takes a look at the retailer.
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NewsKingfisher poaches McDonald's exec for new chief customer officer role
B&Q owner Kingfisher has poached McDonald’s executive Pierre Woreczek to fill the newly-created role of chief customer officer.
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NewsRibble Cycles poaches Shop Direct Director and appoints former AO.com head
Ribble Cycles has drafted in a former Asda and Shop Direct executive as its new boss to spearhead the retailer’s ambitious expansion plans.
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NewsDanish retailer Søstrene Grene to make UK debut in Nottingham
Danish lifestyle retailer Søstrene Grene is poised to break into Britain after agreeing a lease on its debut UK store in Nottingham.
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NewsArgos partners with Google on real-time product advertising trial
Google is working with Argos on a new online advertising tool that updates shoppers with live product availability from local stores.
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NewsGovernment faces legal action over relaxing Sunday trading hours
The Government has been threatened with legal action over its plans to extend Sunday trading hours by campaigning group Keep Sunday Special.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 'Boys' toys' specialist Menkind’s boss on building a 'grown-up' retailer
Menkind’s chief executive talks to Retail Week about acquiring Red5, how hoverboards ruined Christmas and reducing gifting purchase peaks.
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OpinionOpinion: High-stake Brexit debate demands retail engagement
The EU referendum outcome will be a pivotal moment in UK history and as the largest private employer our industry must join the debate.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sunday trading laws and retail sales
Retail news round-up on February 25, 2016: Government faces legal action over plans to relax Sunday trading norms and February retail sales dropped below normal.
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NewsGround drones to descend on London in shopping delivery trial
A fleet of ground drone robots will be launched by Starship Technologies in London to help retailers provide quick and cheap deliveries.
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NewsSainsbury’s enlists food sharing app Olio for 'waste less, save more' drive
Sainsbury’s is deploying the innovative food waste reduction app Olio as part of its ‘waste less, save more’ initiative.
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Analysis
Analysis: How retailers are cashing in on the active athleisure market
When Beyoncé and Sir Philip Green tap into a trend it’s clear there’s money to be made. The pair’s foray into activewear is no exception.