John Lewis Director Peter Ruis: Physical Stores are Integral Part of 'Omni-Channel' Shopping Experience
Brand and buying director Ruis was speaking at Samsung Retail Summit 2013.
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China Grants $1.1bn Loan to Oil-Rich Nigeria
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European Union Overhauls Bank Bailout Rules
Troubled banks will need to present detailed restructuring plans to get rescue package.
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Workers will go on 24-hour strike as finance minister Yannis Stournaras confirms stricter enforcement of austerity plans.
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Bank of Japan Keeps Monetary Policy Unchanged
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Moody's Upgrades Outlook on 'Well-Capitalised' UK Banking Sector
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Egypt: Gulf Aid Provides Relief but Investment Case Remains Undesirable
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