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JDA Gives a Glimpse of what’s In Store for Retailers

Nearly one in three British online Christmas shoppers experienced problems with their orders this Christmas, according to research conducted on behalf of JDA. 

John Lewis Remains at the Forefront of Omni-channel Success

John Lewis is still the leading retailer when it comes to perfecting a long-term omni-channel approach, it has been revealed in light of the recent Black Friday and post Christmas frenzy.

Christmas Crime Bonanza Could Cost UK 1 Billion

Shoplifting is often considered a victimless crime; however research shows this isn’t the case, and the economic effects of shoplifting during the Christmas period are massive.

The Return of Black Friday Brings Return Headaches for Retailers

Centiro’s CEO, Niklas Hedin says: “Black Friday has undoubtedly provided a revenue boost for many retailers. Yet it does present them with a challenge.”

IKEA to Open First Store in Korea

Global furniture giant Ikea opens its first store in South Korea on Thursday (Dec 18), a much-anticipated market entry that has stumbled at a number of commercial and cultural hurdles along the way.

A Closer Look at Europe’s Suffering Supermarkets

As discount chains knock spots off Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda, and Morrisons in the UK, grocers in Europe and further afield are suffering too.

Walgreens to Buy Remaining Stake in Alliance Boots

U.S. giant Walgreens is expected to announce a close to £6 billion ($10.1 billion) deal to buy the remaining stake in U.K. drugstore chain Alliance Boots on Wednesday morning.

Tesco Chief Exec to Step Down

Britain's biggest retailer, Tesco, have announced that Chief Executive Philip Clarke will step down in the later part of 2014.

Lidl on course to become Europe’s Biggest Grocery Retailer

The company behind the Lidl supermarket chain is set to become western Europe’s biggest grocery retailer by 2018 as discounters become mainstream across the continent.

Nestle Makes $1.4B Valeant Deal

Nestle bought the rights to several treatments designed for anti-aging from Canadian firm, Valeant Pharmaceutical International, for $1.4 billion in cash.

Dixons and Carphone Warehouse Agree $6.4 Billion Merger

UK company Carphone Warehouse and Dixons Retail have agreed a £3.8 billion proud ($6.38 billion) all-share merger, creating a powerful pan-European mobile phone and electrical group with approximately 2900 stores.