All Retail Week UAT articles in December 17 2010 – Page 6
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BRC report calls for new unit to tackle web crime
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is lobbying for a dedicated national unit to tackle the increasing amount of online crime.
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NewsHouse of Fraser creates emporium of brands in Frasers
House of Fraser has invested more than £10m in Frasers, its shop in Glasgow, to create an emporium of luxury beauty and accessories brands.
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NewsMorrisons hunts for brand director as part of management overhaul
Morrisons has kicked off a search for a brand director as chief executive Dalton Philips shakes up his management team to position the grocer for future growth.
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NewsBrand Boutique launches on Tesco clothing website
Tesco has launched a Brand Boutique on its clothing website to house the independent labels and designers it stocks.
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NewsShoppers flock to Black
Shoppers have flocked to Black, the lifestyle-focused electricals fascia being piloted by Dixons Retail, in its first week of trading, its parent has claimed.
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NewsCarpetright to downsize larger stores in a bid for better returns
Carpetright is downsizing 10% of its portfolio as it seeks to get better returns from its selling space.
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NewsBig-ticket retailers race to start Sales before the VAT rise hits
DIY and furniture retailers confident about early start to January Sales but cautious about early 2011
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AnalysisCyber attacks
Amazon’s ability to shake off an attack by saboteurs attempting to overwhelm and crash its servers last week highlights the importance for etailers of having a good IT infrastructure in place
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NewsM&S hit online by Amazon site failure
Amazon and Marks & Spencer’s websites were taken offline on Sunday night during the key Christmas trading period amid ongoing cyber threats by pro-Wikileaks saboteurs Anonymous.
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Ahold's ICA in Sweden trials student special packages
Ahold’s ICA in Sweden is trialling special packages for students. Called ICA Student, the scheme offers help with food shopping, insurance issues and banking services in a single package.In the first phase the service is being tested among 200 students from Uppsala and Norrtälje. Should the concept prove successful, ICA ...
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OpinionRetail surgery: As the HR manager of a department store, a member of staff has made a complaint against a worker who is employed by one of the store’s concession brands. Who is legally responsible?
As the HR manager of a department store, a member of staff has made a complaint against a worker who is employed by one of the store’s concession brands. Who is legally responsible?
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NewsHMV cautious over Christmas trade after poor interim results
HMV disappointed the City last week with worse-than-expected interim results and cautious comments about the crucial Christmas trading period after snow hit sales.
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South African Massmart to exit Zimbabwe
South African Massmart - a 51% stake of which is expected to be acquired by Walmart in early 2011 - has announced that it is to exit Zimbabwe, selling its two stores in the country to local grocer OK Zimbabwe.In October this year, Massmart announced that it was likely to ...
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PPR enters talks with South African Steinhoff International Holdings
Luxury and retail group PPR has entered into exclusive negotiations with South African Steinhoff International Holdings over the sale of its shares in Conforama. The transaction is worth about E1.2 bn (£1bn) in cash. In November 2009, PPR announced that it was planning to sell off its retail division including ...
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NewsNisa-Today launches first TV ad campaign
Symbol group Nisa-Today is to embark on its first TV advertising campaign as it guns to build its brand profile with consumers and sign up new retailer members.
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Danks acquire five Magnet Mart stores as part of owners Woolworths and Lowe's venture into hardware
Woolworths and its US-based home improvement partner Lowe’s have acquired a Canberra-based hardware chain, as part of their aggressive venture into the hardware arena. The five stores, which trade under the name Magnet Mart, have been acquired by Danks, the hardware wholesaler that ...
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OpinionIt’s all about people
Times may be tough, but retailers cut back on staff training at their peril, says Gwyn Burr
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X5 Retail Group to acquire Kopeika
X5 Retail Group has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Kopeika in a transaction with a total enterprise value of RUR51.5bn (£1.05bn) including assumption of debt.X5 Retail Group has acquired a strong network of Kopeika price-oriented supermarkets which will be rebranded to the Pyaterochka banner. The transaction ...
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AnalysisInternationalism is high on the agenda for 2011
In the past few years the retail sector has been dominated by the effects of the global economic crisis, with consumers in search of value and low prices.
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AnalysisWhat we’ve learnt from 2010
In 2010, retailers have witnessed the arrival of a new Government, big-name appointments, successful deals, failed deals, and even a deal struck at the North Pole. Much can be gleaned from this year - not least the knowledge that the sector is never, ever, boring.