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Primark trials online offer at ASOS

On June 3, Primark finally took a cautious step into online retailing by trialling a small range of 20 womenswear products on fashion etailer ASOS's website. The trial will allow Primark to gauge online demand for its products, and with intensifying competition at the value end of the high street, Primark will be able to see if it can gain an advantage virtually.

Published By Datamonitor
17 Jun 2013
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Conveying a message of quality is essential for Very.co.uk to succeed

On May 30, Very.co.uk held its autumn/winter preview for its womenswear and homewares collections. Alongside its well-marketed Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby collections, it showed Love Label and its new Definitions brand, both highlighting major trends of the season and its keen pricing strategy.

Published By Datamonitor
30 May 2013
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J.Crew pop-up shop sets the scene for UK autumn arrival

J.Crew's pop-up shop, open for just two days in London's King's Cross, serves as an introduction to the brand for UK consumers, prior to its flagship launch on Regent Street in November. The retailer's emphasis on product quality and sharp design detailing will help to justify its high price points, which position it firmly in the premium to luxury end of the UK clothing market.

Published By Datamonitor
24 May 2013
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Ocado and Morrisons end the speculation and seal the deal

Big Four grocer Morrisons has finally confirmed its entry to the UK online grocery market, signing a deal that will see it share technology, space and intellectual property with pureplay grocer Ocado. What does this mean for Ocado, Morrisons, Waitrose and the rest of the UK grocery market?

Published By Datamonitor
21 May 2013
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M&S turns on style, but can it turn on customers?

Last night M&S hosted its much-anticipated autumn/winter clothing preview, the first ranges designed under the direction of the new clothing team, and perhaps Marc Bolland's last attempt at turning its general merchandise arm of the business back to growth after seven consecutive quarters of sales decline.

Published By Datamonitor
16 May 2013
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Oil companies will be hurt by price-fixing claims even if judged to be innocent

The EC has raided several oil companies in response to claims that they have been fixing prices for fuel. If they are found guilty, motorists and independents will welcome future pricing transparency of fuel, while the oil companies will feel the financial strain on their downstream businesses regardless of whether they are held responsible or not.

Published By Datamonitor
16 May 2013
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007 comes to physical video's rescue

The British Video Association has revealed that total video sales were up 10.1% in Q1 2013, with physical increasing by 7.2%. This goes against the trend of continued decline, but should only be seen as a minor - and artificially inflated - fillip rather than a recovery, with digital (including streaming) continuing to gain ground at a rapid rate (55.1% over the same quarter a year ago).

Published By Datamonitor
14 May 2013
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Game retailers need to react to app risk for new consoles

The temporary price drop of Nintendo's next-generation games console, the Wii U, at the start of May to just GBP149 for the basic model at Asda and Amazon signals its failure to prise casual gamers away from smartphone and tablet apps in what is a very worrying start to the console cycle for video game retailers.

Published By Datamonitor
10 May 2013
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Qatari investment could be the solution to secure House of Fraser's future

The Qatari Investment Authority, owner of Harrods, is the latest party to consider acquiring UK department store chain House of Fraser, a deal that would provide the retailer with the investment that its outdated stores and brands desperately need.

Published By Datamonitor
09 May 2013
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The Morrisons message is being drowned out by rivals

Morrisons reported yet another declining quarter of like-for-like sales this morning, its fifth back-to-back decline excluding fuel. The grocer, while having its strengths in a vertically integrated supply chain, is continuing to lose customers to its competitors.

Published By Datamonitor
09 May 2013

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