All Retail Week UAT articles in 7 December 2007 – Page 2
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News
US spending squeeze to hit fashion hardest
Credit ratings agency Moody’s has warned of a bleak future for the US clothing industry, with consumers likely to trade down in the wake of gloomy economic conditions.
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Browett vows to put customers first at DSGi
Incoming DSGi group chief executive John Browett has vowed to pursue a customer-centric strategy and re-energise the electricals giant as he took the helm this week.
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Norman to whip Coles into shape with revival strategy
Asda saviour Archie Norman is to be “chief coach” to Australian store group Coles following its sale and intends to transform its business culture.
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Argos hit by Irish strike in key Christmas period
Catalogue store group Argos has been hit by strike action at its Republic of Ireland division at the height of the Christmas trading period.
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Opinion
Expansion must factor in global trends
We recently held our retail and wholesale 2007 conference, which was based on strategic thinking and included three renowned futurists, who provided some insight into how the world might look in 2050.
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Opinion
Never take customers for granted
Attracting customers is one thing, but you must lavish them with attention to keep their loyalty.
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Analysis
A capital idea
The extension to the St David’s scheme in Cardiff is not due to open until 2009, but it has already generated real excitement. Liz Morrell finds out why it will put the Welsh capital on the retail map
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Analysis
What google means to you
It’s the most powerful search engine in the world. So how can you as a retailer make the most of the power of Google? Joanna Perry reveals all
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News
Poor performance stokes retailers’ fears of dire Christmas
Expectations of a tough Christmas trading period were intensified this week by awful trading statements and gloomy economic data.
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Whistles to split from Mosaic as Shepherdson era beckons
Upmarket fashion chain expected to be offloaded after Shepherdson takes the helm next year
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Booths trading defies might of the big players
Upmarket grocery retailer Booths has posted a strong set of trading figures for the year to March 31, proving that small supermarkets with a compelling offer can prosper.
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HoF backs concessions to take home upmarket
House of Fraser is to introduce a raft of upmarket concessions and ramp up its Linea own label in an effort to create a premium offer for its home division.
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John Lewis pushes price pledge to bolster appeal
John Lewis is promoting its Never Knowingly Undersold promise for the first time by displaying discounts on products in stores.
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JJB puts Madeley on the board
JJB Sports has appointed David Madeley to the board not long after he was made commercial director.
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Swatch’s Omega brand targets Regent Street
Watch brand Omega is understood to be eyeing a store on Regent Street for its second UK opening.
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Analysis
Personal touch
While mass-market jewellers have been tarnished by the consumer downturn, upmarket Theo Fennell is thriving. Emily Seares meets the man behind the brand to find out what sets it apart
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American Apparel debuts Covent Garden shop
American Apparel opened a 2,950 sq ft (275 sq m) store on Covent Garden’s Neal Street last week, following the opening of a slightly smaller store in Glasgow the week before.
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M&S unveils Pantheon store refit
Marks & Spencer completed the refurbishment of its Pantheon store at the eastern end of Oxford Street last week.
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AnalysisChristmas ads: Let battle commence
Compelling Christmas ads can make or break a retailer’s festive season. Katie Kilgallen and Saatchi & Saatchi’s Bobby Hui settle in front of the TV to analyse this year’s efforts
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Interest rates left unchanged
The Bank of England (BoE) reduced interest rates by 0.25 per cent today handing retailers a much-needed pre-Christmas boost.