All Analysis articles – Page 265
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Asda Price Lock
Asda’s new TV advert, which cheekily casts a mother as the ‘Chancellor of the Checkout’, proved worthy of a media melee.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Waitrose’s budding plans for growth in the gardening sector
As Waitrose announces a new gardening range, we look at how the category is performing and whether there’s space for a new entrant.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Has private equity been good for retail?
Despite accusations of loading businesses with debt and short-termism, private equity firms insist their investments can help retailers thrive.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Lysa Hardy, chief marketing officer, NBTY Europe
Lysa Hardy, Chief marketing officer at NBTY Europe, owner of Holland & Barrett, speaks to Retail Week about her life working in retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Trinity Leeds brings city a retail showcase it deserves
As the only big mall opening of the year and the first since Westfield Stratford City in September 2011, Trinity Leeds needed to make a splash. It did.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Auchan on course to become €100bn retailer
Auchan’s sales jumped 5.8% to E46.9bn (£39.9bn) in the year ended December 31, fuelled by expansion and like-for-like performance.
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AnalysisKingfisher full-year figures: What the analysts say
Kingfisher, the DIY group which owns B&Q and Screwfix, today posted an 11% drop in pre-tax profit to £715m for the year to January 31, 2013. Retail Week takes a look at what the City thinks.
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AnalysisThe Budget: What do retailers need to know?
Last week’s Budget brought some good news for retailers and consumers but failed to address business rates
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AnalysisProfile: New Blockbuster managing director Gary Warren
If Gary Warren thought he had a mountain to climb at HMV, he is about to take on the Everest of retail challenges in his new job.
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AnalysisInfographic: The impact of 4G on UK retail spending
Research released today forecast the impact of the arrival of 4G in Britain and said it could boost the retail economy by around £1.8bn a year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can fashion retailers blame it on the weatherman?
When Debenhams rolled out the weather excuse earlier this month when issuing a profit warning, the industry scoffed and its share price plummeted.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Moss Bros looks sharp after business makeover
Moss Bros today posted a £2.1m surge in pre-tax profit to £3m for the year to January 26, 2012, Retail Week looks at its turrnaround.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Richard Weaver, ecommerce director, Majestic Wine
Richard Weaver, ecommerce director at wine retailer Majestic Wine, speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisSites: Direct-golf Vs Golfonline
Jim Brigden, chief commercial officer at iProspect, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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AnalysisProfile: Darcy Willson-Rymer, Costcutter chief executive
The Costcutter boss has struck a deal with Palmer & Harvey that will add 800 stores to the convenience grocer’s estate.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: French Connection, Make a Scene
French Connection’s creative new campaign puts shoppers in the director’s chair to construct a film promoting its latest collection.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Inditex wise to focus on existing markets
Inditex president Pablo Isla revealed last week that it will not be expanding internationally at the same pace as in recent years.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is etailer Ocado the answer to Morrisons’ prayers?
Morrisons is the laggard of the big four grocers. Can a tie-up with etailer Ocado give it a much-needed fillip?
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AnalysisNext full-year results: What the analysts say
Next today reported pre-tax underlying profit jumped 9% to £622m last year but the new year has got off to a slow start. The City studied its balance sheet carefully.
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AnalysisTesco’s acquisition of Giraffe: What do retailers need to know?
Last week Tesco snapped up restaurant chain Giraffe. So what are its plans for the group, and are more acquisitions on the cards?