All articles by Suzanne Bearne – Page 12
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AnalysisProfile: Matt Stringer, Mothercare’s new chief operating officer
He made his mark at M&S and Carphone Warehouse. Now Matt Stringer has been promoted to become Mark Newton-Jones’ right-hand man at Mothercare.
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NewsSwatch reveals plans for contactless payments to tackle Apple
Watchmaker Swatch is to introduce watches that allow customers to make contactless payments as it looks to take on tech companies Apple and Motorola.
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NewsLuxdeco introduces personalised website for shoppers
Luxury furniture and homeware etailer Luxdeco.com has introduced personalisation across its website in order to make its shopping experience more convenient.
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NewsEtail giant Alibaba snaps up $200m stake in Snapchat
Chinese etail giant Alibaba has bought a $200m (£133m) stake in popular messaging app Snapchat, according to reports.
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NewsRetail Week Live: House of Fraser's Sarah Baillie on how to work with start-ups
House of Fraser multichannel development boss Sarah Baillie said retailers should work with start-ups that are flexible and add value to their proposition.
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NewsRetail Week Live: YouTube's Ben McOwen Wilson offers tips on how to engage
YouTube’s EMEA director advises retailers to create distinctive and surprising content on the video platform in order to win over the masses.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Screwfix boss on its 'obsession with brand consistency'
Brand consistency across all of Screwfix’s channels has helped the DIY retailer deliver “multichannel success”, according to its boss.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Stefano Pessina says Walgreens Boots is committed to high street
The boss of Walgreens Boots Alliance has said that despite the rise of the internet, high street stores remain important for the newly merged group.
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NewsRetail Week Live: SecretSales sets sights on hyper personalisation
Fashion flash Sales site Secretsales.com is developing hyper personalisation across its entire site as it looks to bolster its customer experience.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Ryanair's Kenny Jacobs offers top tips for retailers
Ryanair chief marketing officer Kenny Jacobs has criticised retailers for not moving quickly enough to create change within their business.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Martin Lewis warns that delivery issues could cost retailers
Martin Lewis, founder of MoneySavingExpert.com, warned retailers that using the “wrong” delivery company could cause brand damage and lead to firms losing customers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are the days of squeezing suppliers numbered?
As B&Q faces allegations that it demanded contributions from its suppliers, Retail Week asks whether such practices can continue.
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NewsJC Penney shares take a hit after posting unexpected loss
US department store group JC Penney saw its shares take a tumble last night after the retailer posted lower than expected results.
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AnalysisOutgoing Foyles boss says company is "hungry for expansion"
Sam Husain says the company is “hungry for expansion” but the opening of new shops depend on the deals it can strike with landlords.
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NewsNew rules threaten to derail Amazon drone delivery plans
Amazon’s plans to deliver packages by unmanned crafts have been dealt a blow after draft regulations from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) prohibit remote piloting.
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NewsAndy Bond backed fashion retailer Pep & Co to open one of first stores in Kettering
Andy Bond backed fashion retailer Pep & Co has chosen Kettering to open one of its first stores.
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NewsModa Operandi raises $60m in latest investment round
Luxury ecommerce site Moda Operandi has pulled in $60m (£39m) of funding, with the US etailer plotting to bolster its presence overseas.
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NewsFrance passes law to lift restrictions on Sunday trading
A bill to allow shops in tourist areas in France to open on Sundays and stay open until midnight on weekdays has been approved.
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NewsAsda chief reiterates call for Sunday trading hours to be relaxed
Asda boss Andy Clarke has reiterated his call for Sunday trading restrictions to be lifted after the election in May.
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NewsMothercare to enter South Korea through deal with Tesco-owned Homeplus
Mothercare has signed a franchise agreement with Tesco-owned supermarket Homeplus to open stores and launch online in South Korea.