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Coverage announcing the release of the Oracle Retail Week Awards 2013 Shortlist in the Retail Week publications.

What does success look like in 2013? It's a question that will increasingly be asked of retailers. As consumer concerns about the economy begin to subside, attention will soon turn to who is best placed to ride any wave of recovery - no matter how small. The Oracle Retail Week Awards is not only the single biggest celebration of this great industry but a unique opportunity to reflect on just that. Sales figures and footfall tell a story, but they are far from the whole narrative. And the people, brands and companies on show at this week's awards give an insight into the strategic advances made by retailers in the past 12 months.

New research from Oracle reveals that an increasingly democratic relationship is emerging between digitally-empowered consumers and retailers, forcing retailers to re-evaluate technology investments and strategic initiatives to capture loyalty, drive spend and remain competitive. The New Retail Democracy, a study issued this week by Oracle, finds that consumers are demanding better access to information, product and process, along with more individualized interactions with retailers as they take ownership of their retail experiences. This requires retailers to prioritize the provision of a commerce anywhere business model to be relevant and competitive in today's complex global marketplace.

Ray Kelvin CBE, founder and chief executive of Ted Baker, won the Outstanding Contribution to Retail Award at the prestigious Oracle Retail Week Awards 2014 last night.

Ray Kelvin CBE, founder and chief executive of Ted Baker, won the Outstanding Contribution to Retail Award at the prestigious Oracle Retail Week Awards 2014 last night.

Pictorial piece of Sir Philip Green being awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Retail award at the Oracle Retail Week Awards 2013.

Oracle Retail Week Awards saw the UK's top retailers come together to celebrate the very best of the retail and fashion industry. The judging panel included some of the most prestigious names in the retail industry ... These are retail veterans who have e

Sir Philip Green, winner of this year's Outstanding Contribution to Retail award, talks about building his empire, US success and doing his bit for the industry.

An overview article on who won which awards at the Oracle Retail Week Awards 2011

"Wiggle is in the running for the title of Online Retailer of the Year at the prestigious Oracle Retail Week Awards 2012. The online bikes specialist and triathlon retailer is one of six companies to be shortlisted, with winners being announced at an awards ceremony on March 15 next year."

Entries for two thirds of last week's 18 Oracle Retail Week Awards came from the contenders themselves. This is not to denigrate the winners' success, as many powerful peers had also put themselves forward. But no entries were invited for the top five awards, which depended solely on the judgement of the industry and the panel. And they coincidentally had something else in common: Aldi, Alliance Boots*, Arcadia, Inditex and John Lewis are all privately held or controlled businesses (*pre Walgreens).

Speaking at Shop.org Summit 2014 in Seattle last week, David Dorf of Oracle Retail talked about what the Internet of Things means for retailers. "With an increasing number of connected devices, and the development of more and more smart objects on top of all the electronics we currently use in-store and in-office, the potential is extraordinary."

Speaking at Shop.org Summit 2014 in Seattle last week, David Dorf of Oracle Retail talked about what the Internet of Things means for retailers. "With an increasing number of connected devices, and the development of more and more smart objects on top of all the electronics we currently use in-store and in-office, the potential is extraordinary."

John Lewis won both Oracle Retailer of the Year and Brandbank Multichannel Retailer of the Year. Managing director Andy Street talks about its success.

Tim Danaher, editor of Retail Week, offers his insight into what makes last night's top two winners so important to the retail industry

Online piece highlighting photos of winners from the UK ORWA 2013 event.

International expansion, new technology and retailers' impact on society that were all on the agenda at this year's National Retail Federation (NRF).

French DIY retailer, Leroy Merlin, the Brazilian department store chain and fashion specialist, Marisa, and skincare brand, Molton Brown, have all invested in Oracle solutions to support future growth. The moves were announced at the National Retail Federation's Big Show in New York last week.

French DIY retailer, Leroy Merlin, the Brazilian department store chain and fashion specialist, Marisa, and skincare brand, Molton Brown, have all invested in Oracle solutions to support future growth. The moves were announced at the National Retail Federation's Big Show in New York last week.

We are delighted to announce that Sir Philip Green has achieved the Outstanding Contribution to Retail award at The Oracle Retail Week Awards. The award ceremony was held last night in the heart of Mayfair and there was a surprise showbiz guest in the form of Simon Cowell who presented the award. Congratulations to Sir Philip Green on your award and success.

Coverage of a Hull shopping centre which has risen above some of the country's biggest retailers to be crowned the UK's Retail Destination of the Year. St Stephen's in Ferensway was handed the prestigious accolade at the Oracle Retail Week Awards event in London.

Coverage of the Oracle Retail Week Awards event.

SPEKE-based catalogues and online retailer Shop Direct was named Non-Store Retailer of the Year at the recent Oracle Retail Week Awards 2011, dubbed the 'high street Oscars.'